Jack Link’s, a maker of meat snacks, has debuted new products that it says will not only “offer loyal fans new portable protein options but will reach new customers at varied snacking occasions.” The new products range from updated classics like Lorissa’s Kitchen 100 percent grass-fed beef sticks to the less traditional products like Jack […]
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Aurora Organic Dairy Names New CEO, Peperzak Stays On As Executive Chairman
Scott McGinty has been named CEO of Aurora Organic Dairy as the company’s founder, Marc Peperzak, assumes a new role as executive chairman. McGinty brings 20 years of direct category experience and varied perspectives to the role as CEO, the company says. After joining Aurora at its inception to establish product distribution, he was asked […]
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Stonewall Kitchen Owner Completes Purchase Of Tillen Farms
Stonewall Kitchen, a specialty food manufacturer, marketer and retailer owned by Centre Partners, a New York private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of the Tillen Farms brand of premium cocktail garnishes, including crisp pickled vegetables and Pacific Northwest cherries. “We are very excited to combine our two premium specialty food brands,” said John Stiker, Stonewall […]
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Rich’s Foodservice Expands C-Store Bakery Offerings
Rich’s Foodservice in Buffalo, New York, has expanded its bakery offerings for convenience stores with the introduction of Jacqueline’s Premium Filled Shortbreads and Jacqueline’s Authentic Macaroons. Both gourmet lines are made with premium and clean ingredients with no artificial ingredients or high fructose corn syrup. According to Rich’s Foodservice, the new offerings will enable convenience stores […]
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Publix Pharmacy Launches Low-Price Prescription Drug Program
The Publix Pharmacy has introduced a new prescription drug program, “Next Best Thing to Free,” which offers up to a 90-day supply for $7.50. The company hopes the program will improve patients’ access to some of the most commonly prescribed medications. Regardless of insurance coverage, Publix Pharmacy will dispense a select list of medications for […]
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Recommended: Wine And Liquor Sales On Sunday? Tennessee Lawmakers Are Trying To Make It Happen
Tennessee lawmakers are renewing a push to allow wine and liquor sales on Sunday, a move that could spur opposition from the state’s liquor retailers. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga, would align hours of liquor and wine sales with beer sales. Under current law, both grocery stores and liquor stores are not allowed […]
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‘Milk Snack’ Bars Voted Dairy Foods’ 2017 Best New Dairy Product
The votes have been tallied, and it is official. Prairie Farms Milk Snack bars are 2017’s Best New Dairy Product. Dairy Foods announced the results of its Best New Dairy Product poll last week, with Prairie Farms Milk Snack bars topping the list. Rebecca Leinenbach, VP of marketing and communications for Prairie Farms, said the […]
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Bashas’ Family Of Stores Opens Remodeled Food City In Tucson
Bashas’ Family of Stores this week celebrated the reopening of a Food City supermarket in Tucson. As part of the opening day festivities, shoppers enjoyed live performances from Mariachi singers, as well as a grocery bag giveaways, food samplings, and a variety of prize giveaways including gift cards, kitchen appliances, and event tickets. The store […]