Los Angeles-based Dulcinea Farms now has an exclusive agreement to market and distribute Kiss Melons. “We are excited to add Kiss Melons to our existing melon portfolio,” said Josh Leichter, general manager of Dulcinea Farms. “The Sugar Kiss and Summer Kiss Melons complement our PureHeart, SugarDaddy, SunnyGold and Tuscan-Style Melons perfectly, and the fact that […]
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April Retail Sales Drop Nearly Twice As Much As March During Pandemic
National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March, as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” NRF Chief Economist […]
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Rocky Mountain High Brands Makes Officer And Director Changes
Dallas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands, a company specializing in health and wellness products, made the following changes to the company’s slate of officers and directors. David M. Seeberger has been named president and CEO. Michael Welch remains chairman of the board and has been named chief operating officer. Charles (“Chuck”) Smith has been re-elected to […]
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Quirch Foods Acquires Tennessee-Based Food Distributor, Butts Foods
Coral Gables, Florida-based Quirch Foods LLC, has acquired Butts Foods, an industry leader in fresh protein distribution since 1935. Butts operates five distribution facilities throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. This is the first acquisition for Quirch and represents the company’s commitment to further expanding its geographic footprint following its recent distribution center opening in Greensboro, North […]
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Calavo Growers Appoints Kevin Manion As Chief Financial Officer
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers, a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Kevin Manion, chief financial officer. “We are delighted to welcome Kevin Manion as our new CFO,” said CEO James E. Gibson. “Kevin has held senior financial leadership roles at several major food companies and has three decades of financial management, capital markets and operational […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Names Everett Vice Chairman
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as vice chair of the company, effective May 12. “I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as vice chair,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III. “One of the board’s most important responsibilities is long-term […]
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Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
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Fachner Appointed President Of J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Dan Fachner, president and CEO of The ICEE Co., has been appointed president of J&J Snack Foods Corp, reporting to Gerald B. Shreiber, chairman of the board and CEO. As president, Fachner will have responsibility for the entire business of J&J Snack Foods with all business heads reporting directly to him. Fachner will remain as […]
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Dean Foods Completes Sale Of Miami Facility For $16.5M
Dallas-based Dean Foods said it has completed the previously announced sale of its facility in Miami, Florida to Mana Saves McArthur LLC for $16.5 million. As a result, Dean Foods has completed all of its previously announced sales. In the coming weeks, Dean Foods intends to file a chapter 11 plan that will govern, among […]
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Blue Diamond Growers Celebrates Anniversary With Key Expansions
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative and the world’s leading processor and marketer of almonds, marked its 110-year anniversary May 6 with announcements about the completion of two key infrastructure expansions. The company also was recently recognized by Boston Consulting Group and IRI as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Mid-Size […]
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Releases Q1 Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., based in Emeryville, California, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, ended March 28. Net sales increased by 25.4 percent to $760.3 million from $606.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019; comparable store sales increased by 17.4 percent compared to a 4.2 percent increase […]
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Big Y Foods Announces Several New Appointments
The management of Big Y Foods Inc., based in Springfield, Massachusetts, has announced several new appointments throughout the company. These include: from Holland, Massachusetts—Carl A. Holmes, store manager, Big Y Express in Manchester, Connecticut; from Springfield, Massachusetts, Michael P. Whitehead, senior center store sales manager, store support center in Springfield, Massachusetts; from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Krysten M. […]
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Annual BCG/IRI Study Says CPG Sales Rose 2.2% In 2019
The U.S. consumer packaged goods industry increased by 2.2 percent in 2019, outpacing 2018 growth of 2 percent, according to the eighth annual Boston Consulting Group/IRI CPG study released at the end of March. The growth was driven exclusively by pricing adjustments in the face of declining average volumes across measured channels. Despite the volume […]
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Sauer Brands Completes Acquisition Of Chicago Custom Foods
Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands Inc., a maker of condiments, seasonings and spices including the Duke’s Mayonnaise and The Spice Hunter brands, said it has closed its acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods LLC. Chicago-based CCF is a manufacturer of branded popcorn seasonings, a category it created in 2000 with the introduction of Kernel Season’s, now America’s No. 1 selling brand with […]
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The Clorox Co. Promotes Linda Rendle To President
The Clorox Co. has named Linda Rendle, 42, as president. She was previously EVP of cleaning, international, strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will be responsible for all the company’s businesses and corporate and business development, in addition to her current responsibility for corporate strategy and the five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, […]
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Sandra’s Introduces New Products To Premium Chicken Line
Milford, Indiana-based Sandra’s all natural chicken brand has added new products to its premium stuffed chicken entree line. The latest flavor additions are Cordon Bleu and Broccoli & Swiss, which offer high protein ingredients like uncured ham and real cheese in traditional flavors. The premium stuffed chicken breast products are made from chicken raised cage-free […]
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HF Foods Group Names CFO, Moves Headquarters
HF Foods Group Inc., a City of Industry, California-based food distributor to Asian restaurants across the Southeast, Pacific and Mountain West regions of the United States, has appointed Victor Lee as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective May 1. The company also has moved its headquarters to the existing offices of B&R Global Holdings […]
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Barfresh Food Group Appoints Borus To Board Of Directors
Los Angeles-based Barfresh Food Group, Inc., a manufacturer of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, appointed Justin Borus to the company’s board of directors to fill the vacancy created by Alice Eliot’s resignation last year. The appointment of Borus brings the total number of directors to seven. Borus founded Ibex Investors LLC and has grown the […]
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Frozen Food Sales Once More Top 50% Gains Versus Year Ago
by Anne-Marie Roerink/president, 210 Analytics Food sales remained very strong the last full week of April. Free of the effects of Easter this year or last, the week ending April 26 provided a glimpse at the elevated everyday demand as a result of more meals having moved to at-home. At the same time, the shift […]
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Mikey’s Introduces 2 New Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pockets
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Mikey’s, a provider of gluten-free, dairy-free hand-held meals and snacks, has released two new savory flavors: Buffalo-Style Chicken and Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar. These new pockets join the complete line of gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free and soy-free products just in time for May Celiac Awareness Month. Mikey’s offers allergen friendly, clean label, better-for-you meal solutions for every eating occasion for […]