The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices. The campaign with the tagline “What’s In It For You?” aims to reach the general public and also focuses on consumers at increased risk of […]
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Vitafusion Introduces 6 New Gummy Vitamin Products
Ewing, New Jersey-based Vitafusion is introducing six new gummy vitamin products: Irresistible Skin, Organic Prenatal Multi, Triple Immune Power, Apple Cider Vinegar, Kids Melatonin and Teen Essential Multi. “The Vitafusion brand provides consumers with a fun and delicious alternative to traditional vitamin pills and tablets. We are constantly addressing unmet nutritional needs in the gummy […]
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Western Suppliers, Grocers Addressing Needs During Global Pandemic
As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines, those on the front lines of keeping America fed and supplied with essentials are dealing with increased demand. Consumer tissue and bleached paperboard supplier Clearwater Paper is among suppliers in the West trying to keep up with a huge increase in demand for its paper goods. […]
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Whole Foods Postpones Store Opening, H-E-B Helping Communities
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of American life. Grocers are adjusting hours and reaching out to help their communities in a variety of ways. Also, the public health emergency is causing postponements of public gathering, including grocery store grand openings. State governments also are working to help grocery retailers meet customers’ needs. […]
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Stavis Seafoods Names Industry Veteran Lancaster VP Of Sales
Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based multinational fishing company and seafood manufacturer, named David Lancaster VP of sales, joining the company’s executive leadership team. Lancaster has more than 30 years of experience in sales, management and the seafood industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall management of the sales team and the […]
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Dollar General Appoints Sandler To Board Of Directors
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has appointed Debra A. Sandler to its board of directors effective April 1. “On behalf of Dollar General and its board of directors, I am excited to welcome Debra to our team,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board and chairman of the nominating and governance committee. “We […]
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Just Expands Partnerships Globally, Adds Former Coca-Cola Executive
Just, a San Francisco-based company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, has announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning Just Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia. Just Egg is a breakfast protein made from plants that scrambles just like eggs. This […]
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Nielsen Reports Covid-19 Impacted Health/Safety, Food/Bev Categories
The latest Nielsen total U.S. dollar sales data is available for several categories, reflecting the one- and four-week periods ending March 14, 2020, vs. those same timeframes one year prior, in 2019, according to Nielsen Communications Manager Greg Doonan. He also has compared the data to the one-week ending March 7, 2020. Some high-level key […]