Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has entered into an agreement for a $350 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which will provide the company with additional financial flexibility to invest in growth-oriented projects. Coke Florida operates in a territory that covers 47 Florida counties and serves more than 21 million consumers. The company produces Coca-Cola products in […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inNonfood Items, Southwest
Berger Receives ASA, BASF Soy Scholarship
Abby Berger of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2022-23 Soy Scholarship award, sponsored by BASF and the American Soybean Association. The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to a high school senior who excels in academics and in leadership roles and who plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Center Store, Northeast
Tessemae Launches Classic Ranch Sauce In Costco Stores
Baltimore, Maryland-based Tessemae’s announced that its 24-oz. Squeeze Bottle Classic Ranch is available in 75 Costco Clubs across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio. “We’ve made tremendous strides in terms of growing our presence in the retail community over recent years, but this is a true milestone for us. We know the commitment to quality […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Island Brands USA Debuts Tropical Punch, Lime Margarita Flavors In TN
Charleston, South Carolina-based Island Brands USA has announced the release of two new products: Crush Tropical Punch and Crush Lime Margarita. The beverages, which contain 10 percent ABV, are available year-round starting in Tennessee and expanding throughout Island Brands’ distribution footprint across the Southeast. “Our wholesale partners were looking for a high-quality solution in this […]
Posted inProduce News, Frozen Food, Northeast
B&G Foods Acquires Growers Express’ Frozen Vegetable Operations
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods Inc. has acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express. Growers Express manufactures, produces, packages and sells frozen vegetable products, primarily Green Giant Riced Veggies and Green Giant Veggie Spirals. The purchased assets include inventory, equipment, a sublease for a portion of a manufacturing facility in Yuma, Arizona, and […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Project Plans To Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s is planning to launch a “Mootopia” project, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions down to half of industry average by 2024. Once set into motion and proven, pilot project initiatives will be expanded to farms across Ben & Jerry’s global dairy supply chain. “This approach to dairy farming could be […]
Posted inDeli News, Southeast
The Fresh Market To Offer Veteran Discounts, Deals For Memorial Day
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market will honor Memorial Day with deals and discounts for active and retired military veterans. The grocer will celebrate and honor both active and retired military personnel by offering a one day only 10 percent discount off the total purchase, excluding alcohol and gift cards, on May 30. This discount […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Genova Tuna, Simmons Partner For Dinner Party Collection Kits
Los Angeles-based Genova Premium Tuna and judge and cookbook author, Gail Simmons, are partnering to launch a dinner party collection that is packaged with an easy-to-make recipe guide and table settings inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. Through June 30, dinner party pros and novices alike can enter to win one of 75 collection kits. The dinner party collection […]