Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has finalized an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Market Distributing, a distributor of quality, innovative foods. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint into the adjacent markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Market Distributing team has been servicing retailers in the Upper Midwest for 25 years. Market […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca-Cola Florida Promotes Boyce As Territory General Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC has promoted James “Jim” Boyce to territory general manager for its Tampa territory, effective Jan. 15. With 23 years of experience in the CPG industry, Boyce has served as plant manager for Coke Florida’s Tampa manufacturing facility since 2019, leading a team of more than 150 associates who produced more than […]
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Prestige Wine Imports Strengthens Distribution With Southern Glazer’s
Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has formed a deeper partnership with Prestige Wine Imports, importer of a diverse portfolio of high quality Italian wines. Working with Prestige Wine Imports, Southern Glazer’s is expanding its distribution relationship to seven additional markets including Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Washington D.C. “We are thrilled […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Gathered Foods Launches Plant-Based Salmon Burgers
Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched its new U.S.-made plant-based salmon burgers. With 30 percent of seafood consumers purchasing salmon monthly, Good Catch was determined to create an alternative for the most consumed fish in the U.S. The new plant-based salmon burgers deliver on the best part of salmon: its texture and rich flavor, […]
Posted inDeli News, Association News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Launches App
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has added the myIDDBA app, which provides access to education resources and events, breaking news and information about the trade show. The 365 day a year, 24/7 resource provides users the ability to connect, grow business and stay on top of the latest trends. “This is an exciting day for […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mondelēz International Completes Acquisition Of Chipita Global S.A.
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category. The acquisition marks a milestone in the company’s strategic plan, focused on accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies, while continuing to expand its footprint in key markets. Established […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, National
A Look Ahead At 2022’s Top Meat Trends
by Michael Uetz / Managing Principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency As we slip into a new year, the Midan Marketing team has been looking at which trends from 2021 we believe will stick around as well as those new trends we can expect to see in 2022. Our blog […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
HF Foods Acquires Seafood Supplier Great Wall Group
Las Vegas, Nevada-based HF Foods Group Inc., an Asian food distributor, has completed the acquisition of the business operations of the Great Wall Group, consisting of the Great Wall Seafood Supply Inc., Great Wall Restaurant Supplier Inc. and First Mart Inc. The Great Wall Group generates combined annual revenue of approximately $170 million pre-pandemic and […]