Associated Food Stores (AFS) has made three leadership promotions within its pharmacy division to guide modernization efforts, which include implementing new processes and exploring innovations such as central fill automation. Eliseo Faz has been named SVP of pharmacy, where he will oversee all pharmacy operations across the company. Chris Sheard has been promoted to VP […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Purdy Inducted Into PLMA’s Private Label Hall Of Fame
Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations for Food City, was recently inducted into Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Private Label Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category. PLMA created the Private Label Hall of Fame in 2006 to recognize those who have “made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National, News
Snacking Report: Consumers Seek More Intentional Opportunities To Indulge
Mondelēz International has released findings from its sixth annual State of Snacking report, a global trends study examining how consumers make snack decisions. Overall, indulgence and treating remain at the front of the category, with most consumers snacking as a treat or reward. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the State of Snacking survey […]
Posted inProduce News, West
GrubMarket Acquires Delta Fresh Produce
GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Nogales, Arizona-based Delta Fresh Produce, a distributor of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons and various other fresh produce commodities from Mexico. Delta Fresh manages an extensive farming and distribution network across Mexico, including more than 900 acres of open-field production, 1,400 acres of indoor production and packing facilities across Baja, Sonora, Sinaloa and Central Mexico. […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG’s Best Choice Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) member retailers and teammates celebrated the 40th anniversary of its flagship private brand, Best Choice, during the recent Innovation Showcase. In 1985, Best Choice debuted with a mission to help member retailers offer shoppers a line of products that could compete with national brands in quality and price. In its […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, National, News
PLMA Inducts Private Label Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
The Private Label Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place during the PLMA 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The class consists of nine men and women who were honored in one of three categories: Private Brand Champion Thomas Becker, who most recently served as director of proprietary brands, Circle K; John […]
Posted inCenter Store, Packaging News, West
Hidden Valley Ranch Introduces 7 New Flavors
Hidden Valley Ranch has added seven new flavors to its ranch product lineup – Blue Cheese Ranch, Kickin’ Cajun Blackened Ranch, Cilantro Lime Ranch, Cracked Pepper Ranch, Sweet Barbecue Ranch, Garlic Ranch Seasoning and Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Seasoning. “As the creators of ranch, Hidden Valley Ranch is uniquely positioned to continue to take ranch to […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Northeast
Castillo Hermanos Acquires Harvest Hill Beverage Co.
Castillo Hermanos has entered into an agreement with Brynwood Partners to acquire Stamford, Connecticut-based Harvest Hill Beverage Co., with brands such as SunnyD, Juicy Juice and Little HUG. The acquisition of Harvest Hill by Castillo Hermanos, a family-owned company founded in 1886, expands its U.S. presence. Castillo Hermanos is partnering with private investment firm Centerview Capital, which […]