AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Associated Wholesale Grocers, has an expanded salty snacks assortment from its Always Save, Best Choice and Best Choice Superior Selections brands. This new lineup is designed to help AWG member retailers deliver exceptional value and quality to consumers in the highly competitive snack market. With the rising costs of national brand […]
Category: Snacks Brands
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Highlights New Seasonal Candy For Halloween
As the Halloween season approaches, The Hershey Company has introduced new innovative candy and snacks for the holiday. “Hershey has long been a leader in Halloween festivities, offering beloved treats that have become synonymous with the season,” said Heather Seamans, senior manager fall marketing at The Hershey Co. “This year, with Kit Kat Ghost Toast and Reese’s Werewolf Tracks, we’re […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Northeast
Rice Retires From Utz Brands’ Board, Werzyn Jr. Appointed
Utz Brands Inc. has appointed William “B.J.” Werzyn Jr. to its board of directors, replacing Michael “Mike” W. Rice, who retired from his position on Aug. 20. Rice will continue to participate in board activities as an observer. Rice served Utz in numerous roles in a career that spanned more than 50 years. He joined […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aldi, Amazon Fresh, Feature, Southeast, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Mama Geraldine’s Snacks Returning To Grocery Shelves After Plant Burned
Following months of rebuilding after tragedy struck in September 2023, Mama Geraldine’s Cheese Straws and Bodacious Snacks is back in business. Cathy Cunningham, company founder, talked about her journey with The Shelby Report at the 2024 IDDBA Show. At a dinner last fall with some girlfriends in downtown Jasper, Georgia, Cunningham said she received a call […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
25 Snack Food Suppliers Queue Up For ReposiTrak’s Traceability Network
ReposiTrak is preparing to welcome 25 new snack food suppliers into the queue for the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance before the January 2026 deadline. Among the 25 snack food suppliers specializing in various categories are […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, National
Mars Inc. To Acquire Kellanova In $36B Deal
Mars Inc. has shared its intention to acquire Kellanova – home of brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Kellogg’s (international) and Eggo – for $83.50 per share in cash, for a total consideration of $35.9 billion, including assumed net leverage. Upon completion of the transaction, Kellanova will become part of Mars Snacking, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Highlights New Retail Capabilities For Boosting In-Store Sales
The Hershey Co. is “perfecting perfection” with its Reese’s Big Cup, utilizing two new technologies designed to “drive decisions, track performance, collect actionable data and boost sales.” Momin Bhatti, Hershey’s associate manager of corporate communications, visited with The Shelby Report during the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, sharing how the company is using […]
Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Expands Best Choice Produce Snacks
AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched its new Best Choice produce snack program. Designed to merchandise in grocers’ produce departments, the program offers a curated selection of 15 natural snacks. “We’re continuing to see growth in the category based on analytics from the AWG Partner Gateway […]