The Ferrero Group has announced an agreement for Ferrero to acquire Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises, its operations and its ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop and Halo Top. The acquisition is part of Ferrero’s strategic growth ambitions for the ice cream category and Wells’ vision for accelerated growth. […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, West
FirstFruit Farms Celebrates National Opal Apples Day
Prescott, Washington-based FruitFirst Farms is celebrating the inaugural National Opal Apples Day on Dec. 9, officially recognized on NationalToday.com. Opal apples are a cross between a Golden Delicious apple and a Topaz apple, but beyond its flavor and hue, the apple has natural non-browning properties, an attribute allowing this fruit to remain fresh after cutting. Opal […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Wright Brand Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Bacon Cake
As Wright Brand’s 100th anniversary year nears conclusion, the Vernon, Texas-based brand has created a cake featuring its thick-cut, wood-smoked bacon. The Bacon Cake features four pounds of bacon with layers of cheddar scallion cornbread and a sweet corn bacon filling. The cake is topped with a salted hot honey cream cheese bacon spread and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Boulden As Chief Growth Officer
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 […]
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 […]