Downs-led organization touts Always A Treat campaign by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The new focus of the National Confectioners Association is on four goals – advocacy communication, trends and disruptions, thought leadership and financial strength. According to John Downs, the NCA’s president and CEO, these aspects “matter the most to the confectionery industry.” And […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Millions Of Smiles Return To Stores Via Lay’s Potato Chip Bags
Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. The new Lay’s bags continue the brand’s mission to inspire even more smiles in 2020, with up to $1 million in proceeds benefitting Operation Smile. The Lay’s Smiles packaging and brand’s digital […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Berkshire Partners, Javier Vélez-Bautista Launch El Dorado Foods
Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm, and Javier Vélez-Bautista, an experienced food executive, have formed El Dorado Foods, a multi-category platform to acquire and develop innovative Latin-inspired food and beverage brands. Vélez-Bautista was most recently CEO of Mission Foods, a producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products. “We are thrilled to partner […]
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Whole Foods Market Releases CEO Mackey’s Newest Book
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has released co-founder and CEO John Mackey’s newest book, “Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business” (Portfolio/Penguin Random House; $27). The debut coincides with the 40th anniversary of the first Whole Foods Market store opening. This latest work is a follow-up to Mackey’s 2013 bestseller, “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business,” […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Unveils Strategic Plan Along With Outlook On 2020
Miguel Patricio, CEO of The Kraft Heinz Co. and members of his senior leadership team unveiled a transformation of the company on Sept. 15. A new strategy, operating model and key initiatives signal a fundamental shift in its approach to growing its brands and its business at a global scale. The company also is establishing […]
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Tyson Launches Open Prairie Natural Meats Case-Ready Product
Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has launched its Open Prairie Natural Meats case-ready product line. The dual protein and traceable product line will offer consumers a convenient and affordable natural protein choice. The new Open Prairie Natural Meats case ready products are well-positioned to address consumers’ packaging priorities when shopping the meat case. One recent […]
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Good Foods Establishes Board Of Directors To Grow Company
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods has announced the implementation of a board of directors to seek out new opportunities and grow the family-owned brand as objectively and strategically as possible. Over the past 16 months, Good Foods has created and recruited a team to help lead and guide the brand to continued success. In 2020 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Boys & Girls Clubs Of America, Coca-Cola Co. Partner To Help Youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a youth development nonprofit, has announced a five-year Workforce Readiness partnership with Atlanta, Georgia-based The Coca-Cola Co., a 74-year partner of BGCA, to close the employment and opportunity gap by preparing more than 4.7 million American youth to be pioneering workers, leaders and innovators of tomorrow. As a founding partner […]