Minneapolis-based Kradle Pet Calming Co. has announced the appointment of Ellen Forsyth as the company’s chief customer officer. Forsyth brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to Kradle. She began her career as a retail sales representative at General Mills and went on to hold several executive leadership positions […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
U.S. Meat Industry Releases Data Report On GHG Emissions
A new report released in advance of the United Nations Climate Summit on Nov. 6-18 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, reveals that about 81 percent of facilities’ reporting data are covered by Meat Institute members’ commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members (more than 2,000 employees) submitting data, the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Introduces Bite-Sized ‘Minis’ Product Line
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay introducing a new miniature product line with the release of Frito-Lay Minis, bite-sized versions of the most popular snacks of the brand. The bite-sized snacks come in a variety of options: Doritos Nacho Cheese, Doritos Cool Ranch, Cheetos Cheddar, Cheetos Flamin Hot, SunChips Harvest Cheddar and SunChips Garden Salsa. “They say great things come in small packages and consumers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Donate 13K Turkeys, Chickens To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will donate more than 13,000 turkeys and chickens to community partners and food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. “The Giant Company believes that all families, particularly those facing food insecurity, should enjoy a holiday meal and celebrate together with full plates and full hearts this year,” said April Mock, director of […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, National
IDDBA President, CEO Eardley Announces Retirement
The upcoming retirement of Michael Eardley, president and CEO, was announced at the recent annual board meeting of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association. “We are thankful for Mike’s guidance of the association throughout his tenure. His knowledge and dedication to our industry enabled IDDBA to grow our annual trade show event and year-round educational […]
Posted inProduce News, West
SugarBee Apples To Be Sold Through Three New Partnerships
With the fall 2022 crop of SugarBee apples in early harvest, Ephrata, Washington-based Regal Fruit International has announced that sales of the proprietary brand will be coordinated by Regal Fruit in a partnership with Chelan Fresh, CMI Orchards and Sage Fruit. According to Regal Fruit International, retailers are aware that one of the most in-demand […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Takis Blue Heat Awarded As Bases 2022 Breakthrough Innovation
Coppell, Texas-based Takis snacks has been named among the 2022 North American Breakthrough Innovation Award winners for its Takis Blue Heat snack. NielsenIQ Bases sifted through thousands of product launches across personal care, diet, nutrition and food to identify winners who navigated a constant state of crisis in the consumer packaged goods market. Launched in 2019, […]
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, National
Association Predicts Top 2023 Specialty Food Trends
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be popular trends in specialty food for 2023. “Specialty food consumers are looking to make their meal prep easy but exciting, and that is driving many of this year’s trends regarding convenience, packaging improvements and global flavors,” said Denise Purcell, VP of resource development. “At the […]