The management of Big Y Foods Inc., based in Springfield, Massachusetts, has announced several new appointments throughout the company. These include: from Holland, Massachusetts—Carl A. Holmes, store manager, Big Y Express in Manchester, Connecticut; from Springfield, Massachusetts, Michael P. Whitehead, senior center store sales manager, store support center in Springfield, Massachusetts; from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Krysten M. […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Latest News, National
Annual BCG/IRI Study Says CPG Sales Rose 2.2% In 2019
The U.S. consumer packaged goods industry increased by 2.2 percent in 2019, outpacing 2018 growth of 2 percent, according to the eighth annual Boston Consulting Group/IRI CPG study released at the end of March. The growth was driven exclusively by pricing adjustments in the face of declining average volumes across measured channels. Despite the volume […]
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Sauer Brands Completes Acquisition Of Chicago Custom Foods
Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands Inc., a maker of condiments, seasonings and spices including the Duke’s Mayonnaise and The Spice Hunter brands, said it has closed its acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods LLC. Chicago-based CCF is a manufacturer of branded popcorn seasonings, a category it created in 2000 with the introduction of Kernel Season’s, now America’s No. 1 selling brand with […]
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The Clorox Co. Promotes Linda Rendle To President
The Clorox Co. has named Linda Rendle, 42, as president. She was previously EVP of cleaning, international, strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will be responsible for all the company’s businesses and corporate and business development, in addition to her current responsibility for corporate strategy and the five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Sandra’s Introduces New Products To Premium Chicken Line
Milford, Indiana-based Sandra’s all natural chicken brand has added new products to its premium stuffed chicken entree line. The latest flavor additions are Cordon Bleu and Broccoli & Swiss, which offer high protein ingredients like uncured ham and real cheese in traditional flavors. The premium stuffed chicken breast products are made from chicken raised cage-free […]
Posted inInternational Foods, West
HF Foods Group Names CFO, Moves Headquarters
HF Foods Group Inc., a City of Industry, California-based food distributor to Asian restaurants across the Southeast, Pacific and Mountain West regions of the United States, has appointed Victor Lee as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective May 1. The company also has moved its headquarters to the existing offices of B&R Global Holdings […]
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Barfresh Food Group Appoints Borus To Board Of Directors
Los Angeles-based Barfresh Food Group, Inc., a manufacturer of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, appointed Justin Borus to the company’s board of directors to fill the vacancy created by Alice Eliot’s resignation last year. The appointment of Borus brings the total number of directors to seven. Borus founded Ibex Investors LLC and has grown the […]
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Frozen Food Sales Once More Top 50% Gains Versus Year Ago
by Anne-Marie Roerink/president, 210 Analytics Food sales remained very strong the last full week of April. Free of the effects of Easter this year or last, the week ending April 26 provided a glimpse at the elevated everyday demand as a result of more meals having moved to at-home. At the same time, the shift […]