The J.M. Smucker Co. has named Rob Ferguson as SVP and general manager of its Pet Food and Pet Snacks business. Ferguson has been serving in an interim capacity since last year. “Rob has a thorough understanding of the pet food and pet snacks industry and has articulated a compelling vision to grow our brands,” […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Consumer Snacking Habits Shift As Unprecedented Summer Approaches
As summer approaches, the majority of Americans—86 percent—anticipate their summers will be different compared to last year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay has issued the latest edition of its U.S. Snack Index, finding snacks remain essential to summer but that consumers increasingly are buying through new channels and eating snacks differently […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Eagleeye Joins Organic Valley’s Leadership Team
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has appointed Joseph Eagleeye as CFO of CROPP Cooperative. With more than 25 years of experience and financial data expertise, Eagleeye brings an expanded focus on analytics to leading the cooperative’s finance division. As CFO, Eagleeye will oversee the cooperative’s finance, accounting, investor relations, demand management, supply forecasting, information resources, business insights, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
Produce Association Leaders Look To Future At United Fresh LIVE!
The chief staff and elected officers of five leading produce associations will join together in the closing session of United Fresh LIVE! to share their vision for the future in rebuilding the global produce industry. Joining United Fresh Chairman Michael Muzyk of Baldor Specialty Foods and President and CEO Tom Stenzel will be: Western Growers […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
G Fuel Teams With Chattanooga Bakery For G Fuel MoonPie Flavor
West Babylon, New York-based G Fuel said it has joined forces with Chattanooga Bakery Inc. to launch G Fuel MoonPie flavor on June 24. “This is a super delicious and super fun extension of the iconic MoonPie brand into the energy space,” said Tory Johnston, MoonPie’s VP of sales and marketing. “We’re proud to partner with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
National Hot Dog And Sausage Council Declares Wiener Wednesdays
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, in conjunction with the Beef Checkoff, is opening its catalog of hot dog and sausage recipes for Americans to celebrate Wiener Wednesdays. Every Wednesday over the summer and beyond, the NHDSC will highlight a featured Wiener Wednesday recipe and work with chefs to develop their own Wiener Wednesday […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Confetti Cake Ice Cream From Blue Bell Now In Stores
Confetti Cake Ice Cream, the newest flavor from Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell, is now available in stores. Confetti Cake is cake batter ice cream combined with confetti cake pieces and multi- colored sprinkles, surrounded by a blue icing swirl. “We have combined two party favorites, cake and ice cream, to create a flavor that is […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NEPC Announces Cancellation Of Produce Floral & Food Service Expo
After much consideration, the New England Produce Council (NEPC) Board of Directors has decided to cancel its 21st Produce Floral & Food Service Expo due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled for Aug. 25-26 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. “In accordance with local and state guidelines, we believe that it is […]