Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast

The Hershey Co. Names Del Pozzo U.S. Confection President

The Hershey Co. has appointed Michael Del Pozzo as president of U.S. confection, effective Sept. 16, where he will lead Hershey’s next phase of U.S. growth with a portfolio of brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s and Jolly Rancher. “I am thrilled to join Hershey at such an exciting time for the company,” Del Pozzo said. “I am inspired by the company’s history, culture and […]

Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Promotes Blair To Fruit Desk, Rowe Moves To Vegetable Desk

Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Matthew Blair to category business manager for produce–fruit desk, with Justin Rowe shifting from that role to category business manager for produce-vegetable desk. In his new role, Blair will be responsible for developing and managing the procurement and merchandising program for produce–fruit to achieve budgeted sales, gross profit, inventory turns […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Bolthouse Farms Splits Into 2 Entities, Updates Brand, Packaging

Butterfly, a California-based private equity firm, recently separated its portfolio company, Bolthouse Farms, into two entities – Bolthouse Fresh Foods and Generous Brands. Bolthouse Fresh Foods will carry on the legacy of Bolthouse Farms as a supplier of fresh carrots to retailers across North America, with nearly 700 million pounds sold annually. Generous Brands will […]

Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

T. Marzetti Co. Introduces New York Bakery Gluten Free Texas Toast

T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Ohio-based Lancaster Colony Corp., is introducing a gluten-free line of New York Bakery Texas Toast. The offering features gluten-free versions of the brand’s classic Garlic Texas Toast and Five Cheese Texas Toast. Both products will be available nationwide this fall. With more than a decade of recipe and production […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Begins Organic Ag Partnership With Rodale Institute

Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit that supports the regenerative organic agricultural movement through research, farmer training and education. During Organic Month, customers will have an opportunity to support the retailer’s goal of raising $100,000 for Rodale Institute with donations at the register and a portion of proceeds from the sales […]