Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has promoted Mike Leibacher to general manager of its Dallas-Fort Worth operation, effective March 1. He replaces Ray Gibson, who retired after a 43-year career in the dairy industry. Gibson spent decades serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He began in 1982 as a route salesman with Borden Dairy, rose through a […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Launches Wellwerks, Nüwerks Private Brand Wellness Program
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is rolling out two exclusive wellness brands – Wellwerks and Nüwerks – for its network of more than 1,100 member retailers and 3,500 retail locations in 33 states. AWG said the launch represents one of the most comprehensive private brand wellness sets introduced at retail, combining functional grocery formats with modern […]
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PepsiCo Begins Tostitos Brand Refresh, Introduces Updated Packaging
PepsiCo Foods U.S. is rolling out a comprehensive brand refresh for Tostitos, moving the tortilla chip and dip line beyond its traditional snacking identity with updated packaging, a revised logo and marketing that emphasizes ingredient quality and the traditional masa-making process behind the product. The refreshed packaging is hitting shelves now and will continue rolling […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, News
Marzetti Launches Protein Ranch Dressing, Dip Line
The Marzetti Co. is introducing Marzetti Protein Ranch, a line the company describes as a first-to-category innovation combining its traditional ranch with 3-4 grams of milk protein per serving and fewer calories. The lineup spans three SKUs: Protein Ranch Dressing (13 oz. bottle), Protein Ranch Veggie Dip (12 oz. tub) and Protein Ranch Veggie Dip […]
Posted inCenter Store, News, Southwest
Riviana Foods Launches Boil-In-Bag Sticky Rice Across Eastern U.S.
Riviana Foods Inc., the largest rice processor and distributor in the United States, is rolling out a new restaurant-style Sticky Rice under its Success Boil-in-Bag brand. The product is available for distribution across the eastern U.S., with nationwide expansion planned. The launch targets growing consumer demand for globally inspired meals that are easy to prepare […]
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Coke Florida Promotes Calhoun VP, Chief Of Staff To CEO
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has appointed Reagan Calhoun as VP and chief of staff to Chairman and CEO Troy Taylor. Calhoun joins from The Coca-Cola Co., where she most recently served as VP of finance-marketing for the North America Operating Unit (NAOU). She has more than 20 years of experience across the Coca-Cola system spanning marketing, […]
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Grupo Bimbo Named A Most Ethical Company For 10th Consecutive Year
Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, has been recognized for the 10th straight year by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. The 2026 class includes 138 companies from 17 countries and 40 industries. Ethisphere evaluates companies through its proprietary Ethics Quotient methodology, assessing ethics and compliance programs, organizational culture and governance […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Produce News, Southeast
Food Lion Orange Bag Campaign Provides More Than 13M Meals In 2026
Food Lion customers and employees generated more than 13 million meals for those in need through the 2026 Orange Bag campaign, which ran Feb. 25-March 17 across the grocer’s 10-state footprint. Customers supported the effort by buying specially-marked bags of fresh navel oranges and making donations at the register or through Food Lion To Go. […]