Category: Grocery News
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Kraft Heinz Becomes NFL’s First Condiment Partner In Five-Year Global Deal

by Shelby Team

The Kraft Heinz Co. and the National Football League have announced a five-year global strategic partnership, making Kraft Heinz the league’s first global condiment partner. The deal brings a broad portfolio of Kraft Heinz brands – including Heinz, Kraft, Velveeta, Philadelphia, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Primal Kitchen, Classico and A1 – into the center of the […]

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Smucker’s Updates Fruit Spread Packaging For First Time In 30 Years

by Shelby Team

The J.M. Smucker Co. is unveiling redesigned packaging for its Smucker’s fruit spreads – the first visual overhaul in nearly three decades. The new jars began hitting shelves this spring, building on the brand’s 1990s-era design with bolder colors, larger fruit imagery and an expanded use of its gingham pattern. The gingham – which has […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, Private Label Brands, Southwest

Natural Grocers Adds 4 Organic Frozen Ravioli Varieties

by Shelby Team

Natural Grocers has added four organic frozen ravioli varieties to its private label lineup – Organic Ricotta & Mushroom, Organic Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato , Organic Eggplant & Provolone and Organic Butternut Squash. In line with the retailer’s product standards, all four are certified organic and made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors or preservatives. “A […]

Posted inBeverage News, Featured News, News, Packaging News, Southeast

Coke Florida Unveils Limited-Edition America250 Commemorative Cans

by Shelby Team

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) debuted limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola cans at its Jacksonville manufacturing facility, one of a select number of production sites nationwide creating commemorative packaging representing all 50 states ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The America250-themed Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar mini-cans will be available at retailers across Florida beginning April 6. […]

Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News

Hiland Dairy Names Leibacher General Manager Of Dallas Operation

by Shelby Team

Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has promoted Mike Leibacher to general manager of its Dallas-Fort Worth operation, effective March 1. He replaces Ray Gibson, who retired after a 43-year career in the dairy industry. Gibson spent decades serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He began in 1982 as a route salesman with Borden Dairy, rose through a […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AWG Launches Wellwerks, Nüwerks Private Brand Wellness Program

by Shelby Team

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is rolling out two exclusive wellness brands – Wellwerks and Nüwerks – for its network of more than 1,100 member retailers and 3,500 retail locations in 33 states. AWG said the launch represents one of the most comprehensive private brand wellness sets introduced at retail, combining functional grocery formats with modern […]

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PepsiCo Begins Tostitos Brand Refresh, Introduces Updated Packaging

by Shelby Team

PepsiCo Foods U.S. is rolling out a comprehensive brand refresh for Tostitos, moving the tortilla chip and dip line beyond its traditional snacking identity with updated packaging, a revised logo and marketing that emphasizes ingredient quality and the traditional masa-making process behind the product. The refreshed packaging is hitting shelves now and will continue rolling […]