by John McCurry / contributing writer Souto Foods, a Norcross, Georgia-based distributor catering primarily to the Hispanic market, has experienced rapid growth since its founding a decade ago. Sebastian Souto, company president, described markets as being highly competitive and unique in every zip code. “We serve products for many nationalities, from South and Central America […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Wonderful Pistachios Offers Larger Size Of No Shells Flavors
Building off of the success of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted in the original 5.5-ounce size bags that debuted last year, both flavors now will be available in a larger 11-ounce bag. Both No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors have driven 94 percent of all flavored snack nut growth across […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Names Ferrandiz To New Role
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Carlos Ferrandiz to the new role of EVP and general manager of Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits of New York, effective immediately. This follows Diageo North America’s recent decision to restructure its distributor alignment in New York to Southern Glazer’s, resulting in the creation of a […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, West
WEST: Grocery Outlet One Of ‘50 Best Wine Retailers In America For 2020’
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. recently was named to Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s “50 Best Wine Retailers in America for 2020” in the “Best Value-Driven Retailers” category. The “50 Best Wine Retailers in America” were chosen by Wine Enthusiast’s team of expert editors and tasters to present the best of the best wine retailers across […]
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ASG: Stores Know, Read And Adapt To Their Markets
by John McCurry / contributing writer Associated Supermarket Group likely serves one of the most multicultural markets in the Northeast, if not the entire U.S. ASG provides an array of services, including store financing, procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, advertising and promotion for more than 200 stores in the New York Tri-State area and along the […]
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Albertsons Companies Announces Launch Of Initial Public Offering
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced the commencement of an initial public offering of 65.8 million shares of its common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders, at an anticipated initial public offering price between $18 and $20 per share, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the […]
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Brooklyn Cured Expands Pre-Sliced Charcuterie Line
Brooklyn Cured has expanded its line of pre-sliced charcuterie in response to growing customer demand for pre-packaged sliced meats. The two new SKUs are available for distribution starting July 1. They are: Chorizo: mild, seasoned with smoked paprika and red wine; and Spicy Beef Salami: naturally smoked, with black pepper and garlic. The line extension […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Look For Blue Label On Fish To Protect Big Blue Future
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit whose sole mission is to make sure wild seafood is around forever, celebrated U.N. World Oceans Day (June 8) by kicking off its “Little Blue Label, Big Blue Future” campaign. Through messages and video, the MSC blue label campaign runs the duration of June – U.S. National Oceans […]