Bumble Bee Seafoods’ branded portfolio of canned Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water and in Oil is now Non-GMO Project Verified, with plans to certify the balance of its canned and pouch tuna products by the end of the year. The brand, which only uses wild-caught tuna throughout its product line, also has moved to […]
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New KeHE DC In Aurora, Colorado, Opening Next Week
KeHE Distributors will open its new LEED Gold-certified distribution center in Aurora, Colorado, on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan will join local government officials, Colorado food companies and KeHE team members at the 270,000-s.f. facility at 2200 N. Himalaya Road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, plant tours and a “pick & pack” activity to […]
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Dollar General Will Debut First North Dakota Stores Next Spring
Construction is under way on five new Dollar General stores in southeastern North Dakota, marking the chain’s entry into the state. The stores are expected to celebrate grand openings in spring 2017 and, when completed, will expand the company’s presence to 44 states across the country. “Expanding our footprint into North Dakota provides Dollar General […]
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Idahoan Foods, Herdez Brand Introduce Instant Refried Beans In Packets
Idahoan Foods and the makers of the Herdez Brand, the No. 1 salsa brand in Mexico, have entered into a licensing agreement to introduce a lineup of refried beans under the Herdez Brand. The line will be manufactured by Idahoan. “Idahoan prides itself on offering convenient solutions to quality food products, while the Herdez Brand […]
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How You Consume Meat Depends On Your Age
New research from Midan Marketing explores how Millennials’ meat consumption differs from that of Baby Boomers *Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part story, which is featured in its entirety in the September print editions of The Shelby Report. You also can read Part 1, where points 1-6 appear, here. 7. Attitudes toward health as […]
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U.S. Pork Export Data Shows Progress, But Challenges Remain
U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports totaled $1.8 billion in value and 1.26 billion pounds in volume for the first four months of 2016, down 9 percent in value and unchanged in volume compared to the same time period last year. “U.S. pork exports are gaining strength this year but will still face challenges […]
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Key CPG Categories Expected To Top $10B In Online Sales This Year
A new CPG market study from 1010data Inc. reveals strong online sales for key categories within the sector. Findings from 1010data Market Insights show that, when compared to the first half of 2015, CPG online sales grew 42 percent across key categories in the first half of 2016. If current trends continue, 1010data estimates that […]
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SpartanNash Makes Fair Food Pledge To Support Fair Labor Practices For Farmworkers
SpartanNash has become the first food distributor in Michigan to sign Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge, affirming the company’s commitment to fair labor practices for the state’s more than 94,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. The Fair Food Pledge exemplifies SpartanNash’s commitment to corporate responsibility, including the fair treatment of farmworkers, according […]