National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March, as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” NRF Chief Economist […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rocky Mountain High Brands Makes Officer And Director Changes
Dallas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands, a company specializing in health and wellness products, made the following changes to the company’s slate of officers and directors. David M. Seeberger has been named president and CEO. Michael Welch remains chairman of the board and has been named chief operating officer. Charles (“Chuck”) Smith has been re-elected to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Quirch Foods Acquires Tennessee-Based Food Distributor, Butts Foods
Coral Gables, Florida-based Quirch Foods LLC, has acquired Butts Foods, an industry leader in fresh protein distribution since 1935. Butts operates five distribution facilities throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. This is the first acquisition for Quirch and represents the company’s commitment to further expanding its geographic footprint following its recent distribution center opening in Greensboro, North […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Growers Appoints Kevin Manion As Chief Financial Officer
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers, a global avocado-industry leader, has appointed Kevin Manion, chief financial officer. “We are delighted to welcome Kevin Manion as our new CFO,” said CEO James E. Gibson. “Kevin has held senior financial leadership roles at several major food companies and has three decades of financial management, capital markets and operational […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca-Cola Consolidated Names Everett Vice Chairman
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as vice chair of the company, effective May 12. “I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as vice chair,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III. “One of the board’s most important responsibilities is long-term […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Fachner Appointed President Of J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Dan Fachner, president and CEO of The ICEE Co., has been appointed president of J&J Snack Foods Corp, reporting to Gerald B. Shreiber, chairman of the board and CEO. As president, Fachner will have responsibility for the entire business of J&J Snack Foods with all business heads reporting directly to him. Fachner will remain as […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Dean Foods Completes Sale Of Miami Facility For $16.5M
Dallas-based Dean Foods said it has completed the previously announced sale of its facility in Miami, Florida to Mana Saves McArthur LLC for $16.5 million. As a result, Dean Foods has completed all of its previously announced sales. In the coming weeks, Dean Foods intends to file a chapter 11 plan that will govern, among […]