Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Lunchables, unveils an “Order This Build” functionality, allowing families to order the packs needed to create different “Lunchabuilds” creations. With more than 25 different Lunchabuilds including a bear, dinosaur, helicopter and drum set, fans can find the products they need and download the building blueprint directly from its website. […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Fareway Baker Gosselin Wins State, International Honors
Pleasant Hill, Iowa-based Fareway and Brandy Gosselin, bakery manager, are celebrating her win of recent state and international honors. Gosselin recently attended the 2022 International Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Association’s event in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was awarded 2022 Cake Artist of the Year. She was selected for the honor from cake decorators across the […]
Posted inNew Products, Southwest
WisePies Pizza, Make-A-Wish Partner For New Product
Make-A-Wish has entered into a partnership with Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza, to help fund wishes for children through the sales of dessert pizzas exclusively available at Walmart. The WishPie by WisePies Pizza is a Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Dessert Pizza made from a stone-fired, cinnamon-infused traditional crust, […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Tops Recognizes Produce Manager For ’40 Under 40′ Award
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has recognized Justin Rowe, category business manager for Tops, as one of Produce Business 40 Under 40 award honorees. This program spotlights rising entrepreneurs and leaders who have shaped the produce industry in a very short time and are paving the way for what comes next. Produce Business states […]
Posted inProduce News, West
GrubMarket Acquires Frantoni, Granite State Software
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation and Kansas-based Granite State Software. Both companies are led by software veterans with decades of industry experience in the fresh produce space. Founded nearly 40 years ago, GSS is managed by software engineer Glenn Sherman, who joined GSS in 1990 and took over ownership of the […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IRI: Consumers Navigate Produce Purchases Amid High Inflation
IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA partner monthly to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to the produce department. “Inflation, COVID and consumer mobility continue to change shopping and consumption patterns,” said Joe Watson, VP, retail, foodservice and wholesale for IFPA. “The consumer reactions to the current environment combined with supply side volatility are keeping […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Names Mann As President, North America Unit
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will become president of the North America operating unit, effective Jan. 1. Mann succeeds Alfredo Rivera, who will step down Dec. 31. He will remain with the company as a senior advisor through March 2023. Rivera has led the North America operating unit since August 2020. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Study Shows Summer Meat Demand Ahead Of 2019 Levels
IRI, 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have partnered to analyze the latest trends in meat department sales, including fresh and processed items. The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.56 in July, which was up two cents from the June level, […]