Fairway Market plans to introduce a culinary venture with BagelUp to bring interactive bagel-making classes to its 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side in New York City. The classes, scheduled to kick off next month, will be led by BagelUp baker Reva Castillenti and offer participants an opportunity to roll, seed, boil and […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest
AWG Brands Introduces Hello World By Best Choice Product Line
In response to the growing demand for budget-friendly baby care solutions, AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced Hello World by Best Choice. A line of baby products, Hello World by Best Choice features everything from diapers and wipes to health and wellness essentials. “Hello World by Best Choice […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest, News
ProAmpac Expands Dairy Packaging Lineup With New Butter Wraps
ProAmpac has expanded its dairy packaging portfolio with high-performance butter wraps, including its Butter Fresh Parchment and foil-paper-based options. Designed to protect butter, margarine and other oil-based solid products, these wraps offer superior grease resistance and excellent dead-fold properties to maintain freshness and minimize air exposure. “With Butter Fresh Parchment, we’re delivering a wax-free, PFAS-free solution with […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast
Rise Baking Co. Receives Top Honors At National Pie Championship
Rise Baking Co. received 23 blue ribbons at the 2025 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 14-15 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s competition saw hundreds of pies submitted by amateur, professional and commercial bakers across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on first impressions, flavor, texture, mouthfeel and […]
Posted inBakery News, News, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Sandwich Roll Varieties
Dave’s Killer Bread is expanding its product lineup with the national launch of organic sandwich rolls in two varieties: 21 Whole Grains and Seeds and Sandwich Rolls Done Right. In the U.S., sandwiches are a mealtime staple with more than half of Americans enjoying one daily. Dave’s Killer Bread hopes to redefine this classic by providing organic, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Superfresh Growers Highlights Orchard Buddies During Earth Month
In late 2024, Superfresh Growers launched a new organic packaging line to attract families, find homes for smaller apples and share its passion for sustainable farming. As Earth Day approaches, the company is taking the time to highlight its new product. “We had a mission to make organic apples more appealing to children. We realized […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, News, Northeast
Utz Brands Appoints Kelley, Stuart To New EVP Roles
Utz Brands Inc. has named William (Bill) J. Kelley Jr. and Jeremy Stuart to EVP roles within its snacks company. William J. Kelley Jr. Utz has appointed Kelley as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, succeeding Ajay Kataria on May 1. He most recently served as global CFO at Tropicana Brands Group Inc. Prior to […]