Thanks to its longstanding partnership with a Michigan grower, Meijer is continuing its tradition of supplying each of its 223 stores across the Midwest with locally-grown poinsettias this holiday season—enough to fill about eight football fields. But the partnership with Masterpiece Flower Co. has also allowed the Byron Center, Mich.-based grower to expand its own […]
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Specialty Food Association Recognizes Six Industry Leaders
The Specialty Food Association has named the six winners of its fourth annual Leadership Awards, honoring members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society—and society itself—by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from navigating a food safety crisis to creating products that support […]
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Indulgent Nature Of The Holidays Help Rank Sweets High On Latest Shelf Score
Instantly, the world’s largest audience and insights company, has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. Based on the findings of the November Shelf Score, consumers appear to be embracing the indulgent nature of the holidays. Sweet treats from revered chocolate […]
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Bluewater Farms Expands Distribution To Texas Central Market Locations
Bluewater Farms Cranberries has expanded its fresh pressed cranberry juice line into Texas supermarket chain Central Market via KeHE Distribution. All Central Market locations will carry the fresh juices in locations from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Antonio and Houston. Central Market will carry all six flavors, including fresh Cranberry Juice and Cranberry Sweet Tea, as well […]
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JAB Holding To Buy Keurig Green Mountain
JAB Holding Co. is purchasing Keurig Green Mountain of Vermont. The deal, estimated at $13.9 billion and approved by Keurig Green Mountain’s board of directors, was announced today. JAB is acquiring Keurig Green Mountain in partnership with strategic minority investors, who already are shareholders in Jacobs Douwe Egberts B.V., (“JDE”), including Mondelēz International and entities affiliated […]
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December Marks National Pear Month And Peak Season
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially declared December as National Pear Month, a time to celebrate the abundance and variety of USA Pears, now at their peak and available nationwide. Pears can star in festive appetizers and holiday feasts, gifted fresh, preserved as jam or chutney, and as portable, healthy snacks throughout this active […]
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Big Red, Trees For Troops Bring Christmas Cheer To Military Families
Austin, Texas-based Big Red soda has partnered with Trees for Troops to donate live Christmas trees to military families. For every Big Red purchase this holiday season, Big Red will donate a portion of the proceeds to send Christmas trees to military members and their families around the world. Last year, Trees for Troops donated […]
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PMA’s Silbermann Announces Plans To Retire, Burns Will Take Over
Bryan Silbermann, the longtime leader of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), plans to retire as CEO on Jan. 31, 2017. Current PMA President Cathy Burns will succeed Silbermann, a move that was approved in late 2013 by PMA’s executive committee. In an emailed letter to PMA members Tuesday, Silbermann said that, starting Jan. 1, 2016, […]