Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain with a focus on foodservice, has promoted Jeff Bush to president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Bush will assume the position from longtime President and CEO Greg Parker, who will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of the Parker Cos. “Now is the perfect time for Jeff to […]
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WAFC Elects C&S Wholesale’s Winn To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected Eric Winn, SVP and GM, West Coast and Hawaii, of C&S Wholesale Grocers to its board of directors during its annual meeting in November in San Francisco, California. “I am so excited and pleased to welcome Eric to the board. He brings a lot of passion and […]
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RIFDA Declares 2018 Annual Meeting And Holiday Gala A Success
The 2018 Rhode Island Food Dealers Association (RIFDA) Annual Meeting & Holiday Gala was held this year at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island, on Nov. 17. According to the association, the evening was “very well received and very well attended.” The event brought RIFDA members together in a festive holiday environment. “The location […]
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Expanded NGA Show Floor Will Feature Seven Specialty Pavilions
The 2019 NGA Show, which will be held Feb. 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, will feature seven specialty pavilions. According to the National Grocers Association (NGA), this feature of the expanded show floor will provide attendees opportunities to make connections with exhibitors and learn about the latest developments in […]
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The Country Hen Launches Colorful Heirloom Eggs
The Country Hen, a Hubbardston, Massachusetts-based producer of organic eggs, has added Heirloom Eggs to its product line. These eggs, with distinctive blue shells, are packed in 6-count clear packaging. They will be available in Donelan’s Supermarkets, Crosby’s Marketplace and Market Basket stores throughout Massachusetts beginning in January; SRP $3.99-$4.99. The Country Hen’s state-of-the-art farm […]
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Redskins And Safeway Announce Exclusive Grocery Partnership
The Washington Redskins has named Safeway its Official Supermarket and the Redskins’ exclusive grocery partner. Activations of the partnership include public events, player appearances, charitable programs, in-store promotions and onsite fan experiences. Stores in the Washington, D.C., area will also develop Redskins “Hailgating” sections where fans will be able to pick up game-day items, food, beverages and Redskins […]
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Hood Sour Cream Now Available In A Squeeze Bottle
Hood, the leading dairy brand in New England, has expanded its sour cream portfolio to include a new, easy-to-use squeeze bottle. Available now, the new sour cream squeeze bottle delivers the sour cream in a convenient, flexible format that transforms recipes without the mess. The sour cream is made with real milk and cream from farmers […]
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Green Thumb Farms’ Potatoes Not Only For Chefs Anymore
This holiday season, home cooks will be able to purchase the premium potato from Green Thumb Farms that professional chefs in Maine have used for years. Cold River Gold potatoes are now available to consumers at select retailers in New England. “Our restaurant partners have told us again and again how delicious this potato is, whether […]