Southeastern Grocers (SEG), in partnership with DLJ Produce, will donate 5 cents to the USO for every pound of Razzle Dazzle Premium Grapes sold through Veterans Day, with a total contribution of up to $50,000. With more than 2.5 million veterans calling the Southeast home, the region represents one of the largest military populations in […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Amazon Fresh, National, News
Amazon Introduces Grocery Private Label Brand
Amazon has launched Amazon Grocery, a private label brand featuring more than 1,000 food items rated four stars or above. The brand unites Amazon’s customer favorite Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly brands into one grocery essentials collection, available at Amazon Fresh stores and Amazon.com. Items range from milk, olive oil and fresh produce to meat […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Eliminating Synthetic Dyes Across All Private Label Products
Walmart U.S. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes from its private brand food products. The change, which includes all Walmart U.S. food private brands such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed and bettergoods, is in line with evolving customer preferences and supports […]
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Beyond The Bite: Evolving The Sweet Snacking Category
The Shelby Report recently sat down with Monty Pooley, president and CEO, and Chris Tirone, chief marketing and innovation officer of JTM Foods LLC, to discuss the company’s role in the evolving sweet snack category. What pivotal moments in JTM’s history positioned it to become a leader in the sweet snacking category? Pooley: Our journey […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Brands To Upgrade Campus In Hanover, PA
Utz Brands Inc. is planning a multi-phase project aimed at upgrading facilities across its campus in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The following investments will begin in the coming months: Utz Employee Hub: Construction will begin in 2026 to upgrade Utz’s headquarters at 900 High St. and transform it into a modern Utz Employee Hub. Teams working across […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Midwest, News
J. Skinner Baking Appoints New CEO, Chief Commercial Officer
J. Skinner Baking, a U.S. bakery manufacturer, has appointed David Kowal as CEO and David Meltzer as chief commercial officer. The appointments mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, reflecting its commitment to service, innovation and distribution expansion. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, J. Skinner Baking is a manufacturer of artisanal pastries and ready-to-eat baked […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Brands To Eliminate FD&C Colors From Products By 2027
Utz Brands Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has issued the following statement regarding the removal of certified Food, Drug and Cosmetic (“FD&C”) colors from its product portfolio: “Since 1921, Utz Brands Inc. has been committed to making snacks with quality, transparency and simple, trusted ingredients. As consumer tastes and government regulatory initiatives […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Begins Planned CFO Transition
Flowers Foods Inc. has shared that after 36 years of service, including the last 18 as CFO, Steve Kinsey plans to retire at the end of 2025. The company has begun a search for Kinsey’s successor with a leading executive search firm. Following his retirement, Kinsey is expected to continue to serve in an advisory […]