Lacerta Group has announced a new innovation: Seal N’ Flip packaging. Coming at a time when food retailers and brands are focused on their bottom line, the Seal N’ Flip design is estimated to reduce packaging costs by up to 25 percent. The new design places the lidding film on the bottom. Company officials noted […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, News
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Promote June Dairy Month
As summer begins, Wisconsin is promoting June Dairy Month, a statewide celebration honoring the farm families who care for animals, steward the land and produce world-class milk, cheese and other products. “This June, we invite everyone to discover the dedication, innovation, and legacy that define Wisconsin dairy,” said Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
The J.M. Smucker Co. To Close Indianapolis Manufacturing Facility
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to shutter its facility in Indianapolis that manufactures products from the company’s Hostess brand and consolidate operations into other facilities. The timeline for closure and sale of the facility is early 2026. “This decision continues the ongoing work to ensure our manufacturing network is optimized to mitigate costs and reduce […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News
IFPA Shares Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients
At The Retail Conference and Golf Tournament, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced the 20 recipients of the 2025 Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing their dedication to fresh produce, inventive merchandising, community engagement and exceptional customer service. The 20 winners represent the produce industry to the consumer and work to increase sales and consumption […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Bashas', News, West
Arizona Locals Win Bashas’ Annual Doughnut Contest
Two Arizona residents – a teen from Paradise Valley and an adult from Gilbert – have been named winners of Bashas’ 10th Annual “Donut Flavor Craze Contest,” celebrating National Doughnut Day on June 6. Miele K., 13, took top honors in the youth category with her Desert Campfire Smore doughnut creation – a Long John […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Feature, National, News
American Bakers Association Offers Optimistic Outlook
Despite inflation and economic uncertainty, the American Bakers Association (ABA) forecasts steady, slow growth in the retail and foodservice space over the next few years. Acknowledging that 94 percent of consumers are concerned about their current financial situation due to inflation, ABA President and CEO Eric Dell still sees some positive signs. “The good news […]
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St Pierre Groupe Goes All Out For ‘Biggest And Most Important’ Show
St Pierre Groupe brought a big team to New Orleans to staff a big booth for IDDBA 2025. Sarah Boddy, UK-based managing director of St Pierre Groupe, said the show is the only one where the brioche pioneer brings this large a booth, which is modeled after the famous French neighborhood Montmartre and the café […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets, Partners Toast World Milk Day
To mark World Milk Day on June 1 and kick off National Dairy Month, Weis Markets teamed up with several organizations for a celebration at its store in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, to highlight the importance of dairy and launch the 10th annual Fill A Glass With Hope campaign. The groups included the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding […]