Sponsored content The bakery category is booming in America, as demonstrated by the incredible return to pre-pandemic attendance figures at this year’s IDDBA in Anaheim, California. Leading brioche brand, St Pierre also returned, bringing along a stunning “corner of Paris,” sampling quality products and demonstrating why it is branded propositions that are driving bakery forward. […]
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Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Dawn Foods Touts Trends Report, Need For Retailers To Remain Flexible
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods released its second 2023 global bakery trends report earlier this year. The Shelby Report caught up with Sarah Hickey, the company’s senior director of North America marketing, during the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California, to discuss how the report can benefit retailers. Dawn Foods, which is more than 100 years […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Association News, Beverage News, Gelson's, National
Retailers Uncork Big Sales With Private Label Wine
Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Express Launches New Salad Kit Flavors
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express has launched its newest salad kit, French Blue Cheese, and three new offerings in its line of chopped salad kits: French Bistro, Smokehouse and Twisted Caesar Enchilada. With international flavors continuing to trend, and growing consumer demand for convenience in the kitchen, the new Fresh Express products make it easier for […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, West
Campbell Expands Goldfish Production With Facility Investment
Campbell Soup Co. is investing about $160 million in its Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility to expand production of Goldfish crackers to help meet increased consumer demand. The new line will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50 percent and produce more than five million Goldfish per hour or 1,500 Goldfish every second. The expansion […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Beverage News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery
Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
In Remembrance: Vidalia Sweet Onion Pioneer Pam Dasher
Glenville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has announced the death of farmer, businesswoman and Vidalia Sweet Onion pioneer Pam Durrence Dasher on July 24 at age 79. Mrs. Dasher was the co-owner of G&R Farms with her brother-in-law, Robert Dasher, a role she had held since 2003. She joined the business in 1962 when she married her […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, West
FPFC’s August Luncheon Benefits City of Hope
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council will hold its annual City of Hope luncheon Aug. 9 at the Sheraton Cerritos hotel in Cerritos, California. Rebecca Calvin, SVP of Stater Bros. Markets, will serve as master of ceremonies. Calvin leads Stater Bros. Markets marketing efforts, which includes sales and merchandising, integrated marketing, e-commerce and food strategy […]