Kroger’s Delta Division President Scot Hendricks will retire from the company, effective Feb. 2, 2019. Victor Smith, currently VP of merchandising for the Ralphs division, will succeed him. Hendricks to retire after 38 years of service Hendricks spent the last three years of his career leading Kroger’s Delta division, which has 15,800 associates serving customers in 101 stores […]
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March First Brewing Releases Cincinnati’s First Locally Produced Hard Seltzer
March First Brewing, Cincinnati’s only brewery, cidery and distillery, is releasing its hard seltzer Friday, Dec. 21. March First released two flavors in its taproom on Nov. 29 to gather feedback from customers on the flavor profile. The hard seltzer sold out the next day and was a huge success, says the brewery. “We knew […]
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Prime-Pak Foods, Victory Processing Enter Joint Venture To Create Foundation Food Group
Prime-Pak Foods Inc. and Victory Processing Inc. have entered into a joint venture that will be marketed under the name Foundation Food Group, and which the companies say will emerge as one of the most versatile independent further processing companies in the country. Based in Gainesville, Georgia, Foundation Food Group will provide the food industry […]
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2019 Food Safety Summit To Offer Education Sessions To Address Emerging Issues
The Food Safety Summit has planned a dynamic education program for its 21st annual conference and trade show taking place May 6-9, 2019, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The conference program will feature sessions led by industry thought leaders; a keynote presentation by Michael Taylor, co-chair of the Stop Foodborne Illness […]
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Dietz & Watson Donates To Boston Food Bank On Behalf Of Roche Bros.
Dietz & Watson, a Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese company, on Dec. 18 presented a check to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on behalf of its local retail partner, Roche Bros. Supermarkets. The check was presented to the GBFB at the Roche Bros. store located at 184 Linden Street in Wellesley Town, Massachusetts. Samples of Dietz & Watson […]
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‘Rally’ Electrolyte Beverage Expands Distribution Into 200 H-E-B Stores Across Texas
Rally Cure, beverage company and maker of the electrolyte beverage Rally, now has its flagship product available in 200 H-E-B stores across the state of Texas. Expansion within H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers, marks a significant milestone for the beverage startup and the rehydration drink designed for athletes and their trainers […]
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Energybox Launches New Flexible Platform Software
Energybox, a digital company that specializes in IoT monitoring and data analytics technology based in Morristown, New Jersey, has released new software. The flexible platform tracks equipment and facilities across multiple locations in real-time. It focuses on improving efficiency for businesses with real-time equipment monitoring, increases efficiency by reducing day-to-day operational frictions and enables consistency […]
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Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe President Honored By Chambersburg, Pa.
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc. President James “Jim” Martin has been recognized as the 2018 “Business Person of the Year” by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This award is given annually by the chamber to recognize one leader in the community for their business experience, exceptional accomplishments, community involvement and contribution to […]