Chocolate and candy can play a role in year-round celebrations, but the $4.9 billion dollar winter holidays season is where these treats shine, with more than half of consumers saying they plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products, according to research gathered by the National Confectioners Association. “A meaningful part of the excitement of the […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDairy News, West
Real California Milk Celebrates Holiday With Cheese Wreath Kit
In celebration of the holidays, the California Milk Advisory Board has introduced a collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder and cheese expert Jessica Lawrenz to present the California Cheese Wreath Kit, a collection of cheeses, dried fruit, nuts and crackers used to create an edible arrangement. Each kit ordered will include a donation of $20 to Feeding America […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National
Thanksgiving Holiday Prompts Sales Spike For Frozen Food
IRI, 210 Analytics and AFFI have shared the latest data and analysis regarding the frozen food department. Frozen food prices on a per unit basis increased 16.8 percent in November, unchanged from the increases seen in September and October. This is more than three percentage points higher than the total store average. Virtually all areas […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Super Starr International Transitions To Winter Honeydew Melons
Super Starr International, a Mexico-based papaya and melon grower, shipper and processor, has begun the transition to Winter Honeydew Melon season with availability beginning early January. The company encourages retailers to place orders now to secure product for distribution as this is a limited time crop. “Our winter melon crop is right on schedule and looks great,” said […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kellogg Introduces Several New Cereal Products
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s has released several new innovations across its cereal product line. Kellogg’s has introduced a twist on two cereals: Krave Double Chocolate Brownie Batter Cereal and Froot Loops with Marshmallows Jumbo Snax. “At Kellogg, we’re always looking for ways to innovate by developing new flavors that our dedicated cereal and snack fans […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Southwest
VP Of Operations Bell Retires From Del Sol Food Co.
Brenham, Texas-based Del Sol Food Co., manufacturer of Brianna’s Fine Salad Dressings, has announced that Sherald Bell, VP of operations, will retire Dec. 31 after 27 years of service. Bell was hired in 1995 as the plant manager overseeing operations. Under his direction, the company has grown from a 480-square-foot production room to more than 100,000 square […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Mosner Family Brands Acquires Great American Foods
Mosner Family Brands, a New York-based meat manufacturer and distributor, has acquired the assets of Great American Foods, a manufacturer of ground and value-added proteins located in Newark, New Jersey. “We are thrilled to welcome Great American Foods and its more than 50 employees into the Mosner family of companies with full continuity of key […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Forever Oceans Completes Environmental Footprint Assessment
Bethesda, Maryland-based Forever Oceans has announced the results of an environmental assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy. Forever Oceans, which has developed its offshore operations to be more sustainable than other forms of marine finfish aquaculture, is raising Kanpachi off the West coast of Panama and selling product in the U.S. View the full TNC assessment report here. “We’re proud to […]