Halo Top Creamery is launching its first low-calorie ice creams that are both non-dairy and vegan-friendly. These seven new additions will hit retailers nationwide mid-October, in Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate, Oatmeal Cookie, Sea Salt Caramel, Caramel Macchiato, Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Covered Banana flavors. “The number one request that we get from our fans is […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division Director Promoted To Smith’s Merchandising VP
Kroger has promoted Deana Collins to VP of merchandising for the grocer’s Smith’s division. Collins most recently served as director of regional operations in Kroger’s Atlanta division. At Smith’s, she will oversee merchandising efforts the division’s 138 stores in seven western states. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s employs 18,000 associates. “Throughout the years, Deana […]
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Former Coca-Cola Leader Cahillane Named Kellogg CEO As Bryant Retires
Kellogg CEO John A. Bryant is retiring. Steven A. Cahillane has been elected CEO of the company, effective Oct. 2. Cahillane has served as president and CEO of The Nature’s Bounty, a health and wellness business, since 2014. Cahillane also will join the company’s board of directors. Bryant will continue as executive chairman of the […]
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Food Industry Associations Praise Tax Reform Proposal
The National Grocers Association (NGA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have high praise for the proposed tax reform framework published by the group known as the “Big Six.” The group is made up of Republican congressional leaders and administration officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Treasury […]
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Piggly Wiggly Midwest Sets Launch Date For New Website
Piggly Wiggly Midwest will launch a new website on Oct. 2 with user-friendly navigation, an easy to read weekly circular, personalized accounts and thousands of new recipes. Consumers will be able to find desired information quickly for a more streamlined shopping experience. The circular will be easier to read than before with larger print and improved graphics. […]
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Clean Labels, Clean Snacking: The $41B Future Of Candy
From consumers’ growing knowledge about product ingredients, the “clean snacking” mindset has emerged. Clean snacking is a balanced approach to nutrition that explores realistic options rather than a more dogmatic philosophy that forbids snacks or sweets altogether, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in last year’s “Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 11th Edition” report. […]
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Carl Buddig Inks Deal With Kingsford For Pre-Cooked Ribs, Barbecue Entrees
Carl Buddig & Co. subsidiary CBQ has reached a multiyear agreement to produce Kingsford-branded pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees. Kingsford, known for inventing the charcoal briquet, entered the food category this year with the launch of Kingsford BBQ Sauces & Dry Rub. CBQ’s pre-cooked Kingsford ribs and barbecue proteins, made with simple ingredients and no […]
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Griffin Succeeds Chesnut As Chairman Of Laurel Grocery Co.
At the Laurel Grocery Co. board meeting on Aug. 29, Bruce Chesnut announced his planned retirement from his role as chairman of the board of the London, Kentucky-based grocery company. Chesnut has served as chairman for more than 25 years and will remain as a member of the board. He will celebrate his 50th year […]