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Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
No Evil Foods First Plant-Based Meat Brand To Go Plastic Negative
No Evil Foods, makers of small-batch plant-based meat, has partnered with rePurpose Global, a movement of conscious consumers and businesses, to offset its plastic footprint. The Ashville, North Carolina brand has committed to going plastic negative by funding the recovery and recycling of two pounds of plastic waste for every one pound it generates. In doing […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper Makes Changes To Executive Leadership Team
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., a Texas-based company, has made changes to its executive leadership team to further enhance speed-to-market and decision effectiveness. “Two and a half years since the launch of Keurig Dr Pepper, with all key metrics delivered at or above our merger thesis, we have the unique opportunity to leverage our deep bench […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Wonderful Pistachios Reaches Billion-Dollar Brand Milestone
Wonderful Pistachios says its annual North America retail sales have surpassed the $1 billion milestone, making it the first brand in The Wonderful Co. portfolio to have reached this number. The success of Wonderful Pistachios can be attributed to a variety of specific factors, including the popularity of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, which, according to IRI […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
B&G Foods To Acquire Crisco Brand For $550M From J.M. Smucker Co.
B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire the Crisco brand of oils and shortening from The J.M. Smucker Co. for approximately $550 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment. As part of the acquisition, B&G Foods is also acquiring a manufacturing facility and warehouse in Cincinnati, Ohio. B&G Foods expects the acquisition […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Eric Mathis Chief Procurement Officer
Eric Mathis has joined Flowers Foods, producer of Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake and other bakery foods, as SVP and chief procurement officer, effective Nov. 2. He will report to Steve Kinsey, CFO and chief accounting officer, and be responsible for managing the company’s programs for sourcing, procurement and supply management. “We’re tremendously excited Eric has joined Flowers […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Tecate Utilizes Tamales To Promote Mexican-American Holiday Tradition
Tecate is utilizing tamales to promote Las Posadas, a holiday that reflects Mexican-American cultural heritage, from early November to December. A holiday tradition for more than 400 years, Las Posadas brings family together in the days leading up to Christmas. Tamales, not an everyday meal, have unified families by reflecting unique home-grown traditions. In a value-added […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kool-Aid Man Crashes Through Halloween To Save Trick-or-Treating
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has advised against traditional trick-or-treating, leaving kids disheartened to not be dressing up like their favorite character and getting their favorite candy. This Halloween, the Kool-Aid Man is saving the ghoulish celebrations by reverse trick-or-treating and bringing Kool-Aid fun to kids stuck at home. On Oct. 31, the Kool-Aid Man will deliver […]