World’s Best Olive Oils 2018 has recognized Goya Foods‘ Unico Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil as being among the best olive oils worldwide. In addition, Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been honored with the 2018 Mario Solinas Quality Award by the International Olive Council (IOC) for “the best […]
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Johnson & Johnson Acquiring Health And Wellness Company Zarbee’s
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zarbee’s Inc., a privately held producer of natural healthcare products. The acquisition will include the full line of Zarbee’s Naturals products for children and adults. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zarbee’s Naturals was founded in 2008 by Dr. Zak Zarbock, “a pediatrician who […]
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Wex, Kum & Go Renew Fuel Card Program Partnership
Wex has renewed its agreement with Kum & Go to operate and market the company’s commercial fuel card program. Under terms of the contract, the companies will continue to collaborate to increase sales and marketing resources that further drive Kum & Go’s retail business growth. Wex manages private label and universal fleet cards for Kum […]
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Frieda’s Kicking Off Its Hatch Chile Season Next Week
Hatch Chiles are coming back in season ahead of the usual mid-August start date, and Frieda’s Specialty Produce says it is kicking off the season as early as Aug. 4 with strong supplies. Hatch Chiles are available from Frieda’s in a new Frieda’s-branded 25-lb. case and 8/2-lb. retail pouches in mild, medium and hot heat levels. The pouches help cashiers […]
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SleepRight ProRx Custom Dental Guard Now Available At Publix
The new SleepRight ProRx Custom Dental Guard from Splintek Inc., maker of SleepRight No-Boil Dental Guards, now is available in select Publix stores and online. Publix is the third retailer to offer the low-temperature dental guard. “In keeping with Splintek’s cutting-edge products, the ProRx Custom Dental Guard has several innovative features that set it apart […]
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Affiliated Foods Adopts BRdata Cloud To Track Scan-Based Promotions
BRdata Cloud recently debuted two new offerings focused on increasing efficiencies between retailers, wholesalers and vendors: Scan Promotion Tracking and Cloud Vendor Portal. Through Scan Promotion Tracking, BRdata Cloud processes stores’ transaction log data to track the number of times promotional items were purchased. Then, at the end of the promotion, BRdata Cloud generates invoices […]
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Vernors Celebrates Michigan Lighthouses With Collectible Cans
Vernors once again is partnering with Pure Michigan to celebrate the Great Lakes State’s coastal landmarks, with limited edition cans featuring seven iconic Michigan lighthouses. The lighthouses showcased include Forty Mile Point (Rogers City), Old Mackinac Point (Mackinaw City), Point Iroquois (Brimley), Point Betsie (Frankfort), Little Sable Point (Mears), St. Joseph and the oldest lighthouse in the […]
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New Nissin Foods USA President, CEO Named As Multari Retires
Al Multari, president and CEO of Nissin Foods USA, the inventor of instant ramen, is retiring from that role. Michael Price will succeed him effective Oct. 1, 2018. Multari and Price will work together to ensure a smooth transition, focusing on the future leadership and vision for Nissin, the company says. As the current VP […]