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Fox Packaging Names Lucas Fox Director Of Operations

McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging has promoted Lucas Fox to director of operations. In his new role, Fox will oversee production activity across all operation departments including production, shipping and receiving, engineering, printing, maintenance and more.  Since joining Fox Packaging in 2014, Fox has proven his ability to develop and improve efficiencies within the company through […]

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Shell And Dunkin’ Expand Partnership Through Fuel Rewards Program

Shell Oil Co. and Dunkin’ have announced a national expansion of their partnership with the Fuel Rewards program. The “Sip Dunkin’, Save at Shell” partnership allows Fuel Rewards members with Gold Status and DD Perks Rewards Program members to save 10 cents per gallon every time they purchase five beverages at a Dunkin’ location. The “Sip Dunkin’, […]

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AEB CEO Announces Plans To Step Down In 2nd Quarter

American Egg Board President and CEO Anne Alonzo has shared with AEB members and staff her decision to step down from office in mid-April 2020. She was afforded an opportunity to join an agribusiness company in a key role out of its Washington, D.C., office. In sharing the news with the board, AEB Chair Jeff […]

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Back To The Roots Is Redefining Gardening Category

Oakland, California-based Back to the Roots, an organic gardening company and pioneer in small-space, indoor gardening, has launched a new small-space, organic craft gardening category in big-box retailers nationwide. Back to the Roots will kick off 2020 launching in more than 2,300 Walmart stores across the country and accelerating its growth as the gardening brand […]

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Earth Fare Store Leases, Intellectual Property Assets Up For Sale

A&G Real Estate Partners (AGREP) and Hilco Streambank  have been engaged by Asheville, North Carolina-based Earth Fare to market and sell all Earth Fare stores and leases, and its intellectual property, respectively. Earth Fare, the natural and organic grocer, announced liquidation sales at all of its stores on Feb. 3, and filed for Chapter 11 […]

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NCA Names Members Of 2020 Future Leadership Class

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) recently announced its five-member class for the 2020 Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals access networking and professional development opportunities. “The Future Leadership Program creates incredible opportunities for young people in the confectionery industry,” said John Downs, NCA president and CEO. “Our last class of future […]

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Brach’s New Heart 2 Heart Conversation Hearts Have Modern Sayings

Brach’s is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new addition to its line of conversation hearts. Brach’s Heart 2 Heart Conversation Hearts have sayings on both sides of the heart-shaped candy. This new offering joins others like Brach’s Tiny Conversation Hearts and SweeTarts Conversation Hearts, as well as other Valentine’s Day sweets from Ferrara. Brach’s Heart […]

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Morning Consult Reveals Most Trusted Brands of 2020

The United States Postal Service, Amazon and Google rank as the top three most trusted brands in the country, according to the inaugural Most Trusted Brands report from data intelligence company Morning Consult.  The report, the largest study of its kind, features an average of 16,700 interviews per brand for nearly 2,000 brands. It also […]