Smithfield Foods will continue as an anchor partner in the 2022 season of Aric Almirola and the No. 10 team of Kannapolis, North Carolina-based Stewart-Haas Racing. This will mark the brand’s 11th year with Almirola and its fifth with SHR. The 2022 season will be Almirola’s 15th and final year as a NASCAR Cup Series […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Whole Earth Brands Promotes Portwood To CFO
Chicago, Illinois-based Whole Earth Brands Inc. has promoted Duane Portwood to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately. Portwood will report to Whole Earth Brands CEO Albert Manzone. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane as our new chief financial officer. He adds tremendous strategic and financial depth to our team, which will be invaluable […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Oreo Goes Back To Blockbuster To Mark Return Of Cakesters
East Hanover, New Jersey-based Oreo is bringing nostalgia back through Oreo Cakesters, which soon will be hitting grocery stores’ shelves. To promote the fan-favorite cookies returning to the market, Oreo held a nostalgic takeover event on Jan. 7 of the only place in the U.S. where it still feels like the mid-2000s: The last Blockbuster […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Partnering With Angel City Football Club For Grand Opening
Sprouts Farmers Market will host a grand opening Jan. 14 at its new Garden Grove, California, store at 9848 Chapman Ave. that recently opened its doors in December. Events will include exclusive giveaways for shoppers, special activities hosted by Los Angeles’ own Angel City Football Club, samples of unique and innovative products and a donation […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
International Delight Launches Willy Wonka-Inspired Creamers
Broomfield, Colorado-based International Delight, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, has launched Wonka Whipple Scrumptious Fudgy Caramel Creamers. International Delight is also offering the new flavor as a zero sugar option. “At International Delight, we exist to transform the room we leave in our coffee cups into moments of celebration, self-expression and joy,” said Olivia […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, West
Wonderful Pistachios Launches Big Game Campaign
Los Angeles, California-based Wonderful Pistachios has launched a Big Game campaign to make game day snacking easier, whether attending in person or watching from home. For those traveling to the big game or any related viewing parties, a partnership with rideshare service, Alto, will provide discounted transportation and snacking around Los Angeles over the game day weekend. […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Deli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Acquires Market Distributing To Expand Footprint
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 […]
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 […]