The Coca-Cola Co. says it has taken another significant step toward building a stronger, more streamlined production system in its flagship market by announcing the formation of a new National Product Supply System (NPSS) in the U.S. The mission of the NPSS will be to facilitate optimal operation of the U.S. product supply system for […]
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Sendik’s Food Market, Turbana Partner To Aid Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
For the third year in a row, Turbana will participate in Sendik’s Food Market “7 Days, 7 Ways to Save” promotion to benefit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, a local food bank that feeds more than 330,000 people a year. Each Wednesday through Nov. 11, Sendik’s shoppers will be able to purchase two Fyffes pineapples for $4 […]
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7-Eleven Offers Own-Brand Single-Serve Coffee Pods
More than 50 years after 7-Eleven pioneered on-the-go-coffee in the U.S., the Dallas, Texas-based retailer has launched 7-Eleven-branded coffee for single-serve brewing systems. Sold exclusively at participating 7-Eleven stores, the single-serve brew cups are available in two package sizes—an eight-pack for $3.99 and a two-pack for 99 cents. The larger packs are available in three […]
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Bakalars Sausage Co. Acquires Schweigert From Cargill
Bakalars Sausage Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Schweigert brand of hot dogs, natural casing dogs, braunschweiger, summer sausage and breaded chicken products from Wichita, Kansas-based Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats. Terms of the agreement to be completed in October were not disclosed. “This is a wonderful addition to our portfolio of […]
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Food Lion’s Bagged Apples To Help Provide 1M Meals To Needy Families
Food Lion is partnering with its customers to help solve hunger by launching specially marked Food Lion Feeds bagged apples for sale in its stores. In its second year, the bagged apple campaign will help provide one million meals to feed families facing hunger in local communities across the grocer’s 10-state footprint. With the sale […]
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Meijer Introducing True Goodness Brand
Meijer is expanding its assortment of what it calls real food products through the launch of the True Goodness by Meijer brand. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer combined its Meijer Naturals and Meijer Organics products lines to one True Goodness by Meijer brand in an effort to minimize confusion over which products are better for […]
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Ben & Jerry’s ‘Tex-Clusive’ Winning Flavor Unveiled
Texans voted and a whopping 79 percent selected as Bourbon Pecan Pie as their first ever, Lone Star State-exclusive Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. Ben & Jerry’s brought Texans two of their biggest and boldest flavors as part of the ice cream company’s first “Texas Churned” summer tour and asked fans to vote for […]
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Most Trusted Brands In America Revealed
Reader’s Digest has released the results of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Survey, which makes its debut in the U.S. in the October issue, on newsstands Sept. 15. More than 4,500 Americans across the nation took part in the online survey, which awarded the “Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand” title to winners in 40 product […]