Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has named Melanie Boulden as EVP of chief growth officer, effective Feb. 6. Boulden will report to Donnie King, president and CEO, and will be responsible for all aspects of global brand marketing to foster the growth of the company’s portfolio of brands and products. In this newly created role, Boulden […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Mancini Foods Acquired By Third-Generation Family Member
A full century after beginning operations in 1922, Zolfo Springs, Florida-based Mancini Foods has been acquired by family member Alan Mancini and his wife, Debbi Mancini. The new company will be called Mancini Foods LLC. Mancini, who immediately assumes the title of president and CEO, was past president of the company, having worked at Mancini Packing from 1996-08. The new […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Murray’s Cheese Opens 1,000th Shop In Kroger Banner Stores
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the opening of the 1,000th Murray’s Cheese shop in its banner stores, bringing the shops to more than 30 states across the U.S. In 2008, Murray’s began opening cheese counters in Kroger stores to expand beyond its flagship Greenwich Village store in New York City. Each shop offers a curated […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Gives Employees $50M In Year-End Bonuses
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is providing more than 90,000 hourly employees across the U.S. approximately $50 million in year-end bonuses. For employees, the bonuses will range from $300 to $700, and will be distributed starting mid-December. In addition, Tyson is offering flexible work schedules at some facilities, expanded benefits, services and resources for all employees […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Expands Distribution, Promotes Executives
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus is finishing 2022 with the expansion of its product line into Publix stores and a new partnership with Safeway in the mid-Atlantic region. With the addition of 750 new stores, Farmer Focus will be available in more than 3,100 stores throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including other major retailers like […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, Midwest
Second Nature Brands Acquires Brownie Brittle
Detroit-based Second Nature Brands, a creator of nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 2012, Brownie Brittle is a brownie snack brand whose combination of flavor and texture appeals to growing consumer demand. Brownie Brittle […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
FMI Report Shows Bakery Performance On The Rise
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its inaugural Power of In-Store Bakery 2022 report, revealing that consumer engagement with in-store bakery items remained high with virtually all shoppers eating them at least occasionally and 63 percent doing so weekly. According to the analysis, food retailers can drive department success even further by emphasizing freshness, expanding options and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
McCormick Names Piper As Chief Human Relations Officer
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company has appointed Sarah Piper to chief human relations officer. Piper has become a member of McCormick’s Management Committee. In her new role as chief human relations officer, Piper is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s global people strategy. Her responsibilities will include talent management, learning, total rewards, diversity, equity […]