Molson Coors Brewing Co. says that, after a 40-year career in the beer business, CEO and President Peter S. Swinburn will retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31. The board has named Mark R. Hunter, currently CEO and president of Molson Coors Europe and a 25-year industry veteran, CEO and […]
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Posted in, Organic Natural, West
Whole Foods Endorses Oregon’s GMO Labeling Campaign
Whole Foods Market is backing Oregon’s Measure 92, requiring mandatory labeling of raw and packaged foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Jan. 1, 2016. More than 155,000 Oregonians signed a petition to put Measure 92 on the ballot this November. “At Whole Foods Market, we believe consumers have a fundamental right to know what’s […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Grocery Industry, National
Income Does Not Determine Shoppers’ Private-Label Preference
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that, while income groups differ a bit on their perception about private label (highest-income shoppers are more skeptical about the quality of store brand products), their reported behaviors are very similar. Most shoppers across income groups say they regularly compare prices […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Campbell Plans Massive FY15 Product Launch To Hit $10B Sales Goal
Campbell will launch more than 200 new products in fiscal 2015 for consumers’ changing tastes, preferences and needs, President and CEO Denise Morrison told investors during a presentation earlier this week. The launches, designed to strengthen its core business as well as expand into faster-growing spaces, are part of Campbell’s goal to become a profitable […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, Southeast
Iconic Coca-Cola ‘Ghost Signs’ Come Back To Life
Not long after Coca-Cola was invented in 1886, the company hired sign painters to extol the virtues of the new beverage on the sides of buildings across the country. Thousands of iconic Coca-Cola wall murals became prominent features in cities and towns, particularly in the rural South. Thousands of these iconic advertisements remain today, but […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
Little Soya Will Be First Gluten-Free Soy Sauce Launched Into Space
Little Soya will be the first gluten-free soy sauce launched into space when the European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 ES rocket launches on July 29 at 7:44 p.m. (EDT) from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. The ATV-5 (automated transfer vehicle) is a cargo-carrying spacecraft designed to deliver supplies and equipment to the orbiting […]
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Zola Releases Coconut Water Lemonade
Zola Fruits of the World, maker of coconut waters and acaí juices in the U.S., has rolled out Coconut Water Lemonade, available nationwide. This new flavor innovation combines naturally hydrating coconut water with the refreshment of lemonade for a taste that is a perfect balance of tart and sweet, according to Zola, which also is […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Kettle Brand Introduces Non-GMO Popcorn
Kettle Brand, known for creating some of the most popular and original potato chip flavors with natural, non-GMO ingredients, is launching into another snack category this summer with the rollout of Kettle Brand Popcorn. In development for nearly a year, the line of five flavors includes: • Maple Bacon: Sweet maple with a deep smoky […]