Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has appointed Kevin Powers to SVP of investor relations. The appointment was effective Jan. 4. Powers joins Utz with nearly 15 years of experience in investor relations, with a strong background in consumer-packaged goods and retail. He will report to Cary Devore, EVP and CFO. “As […]
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Lipari Foods Completes Acquisition Of Tut’s International
H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Lipari Foods, a distributor, manufacturer and importer of perimeter-of-the-store, specialty and branded food products, has acquired the assets of Tut’s International Export & Import Co. Inc. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Tut’s International has been importing and distributing high-quality Middle Eastern and Eastern European foods in North America […]
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Mars Petcare Expands Footprint In Arkansas With $145 Million Investment
In response to growing demand, Mars Petcare will invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Pet parents have spent more quality time than ever with their dogs and cats during the pandemic – including more than 11 million households in the U.S. that welcomed a new pet this past year. The increased time spent together […]
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Reser’s To Sponsor Martin Truex Jr. For NASCAR 2021 Cup Series
Reser’s will be the primary sponsor of Martin Truex Jr.’s No. 19 Toyota Camry for races at Dover International Speedway (May 16), Pocono Raceway (June 27), New Hampshire Motor Speedway (July 18) and Watkins Glen International (Aug. 8), and an associate sponsor on the No. 19 for the balance of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series […]
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Food Industry Appreciates President-Elect’s Focus On COVID-19 Vaccines
FMI – The Food Industry Association says it appreciates President-elect Joe Biden’s focus on boosting the rate of COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the Coronavirus Relief Package. Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, offered comment in response to the recent announcement by the Biden-Harris team: “We applaud President-Elect Biden’s proposal in his Coronavirus Relief Package to get more shots in the […]
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El Yucateco To Make Donation In Honor Of National Hot Sauce Day
Bentonville, Arkansas-based El Yucateco Hot Sauce says it will be making a donation to Feeding America equivalent to the value of 5,000 bottles of its El Yucateco hot sauce in honor of National Hot Sauce Day. The event will take place on Jan. 22. The company also will be holding a Hot Sauce Recipe Competition […]
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KeHE To Host Annual Holiday Show Via Digital Platform
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, KeHE’s annual Holiday Show, previously scheduled for June 17-18 in Chicago, now will take place virtually on the distributor’s own digital ordering platform June 10-18. “Our organization looks forward to June annually, when we welcome our KeHE community to Chicago,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and CEO. “We would love […]
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Stater Bros. Charities Campaign Raises Over $435,000 To Fill Food Banks
Stater Bros. Charities, along with their customers and family of employees, raised more than $435,000 to address food insecurity in the communities they serve. Funds will provide up to 3.9 million meals to individuals and families in need throughout Southern California. During the months of November and December, customers and employees contributed in-store by donating loose […]
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Hidden Valley Ranch With New Plant Powered Ranch Now Available
The makers of Hidden Valley The Original Ranch has introduced Hidden Valley Plant Powered Ranch. Now, ranch lovers looking to reduce their dairy intake can enjoy the same ranch they know with a new, dairy-free alternative. “We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy Hidden Valley Ranch, regardless of their dietary restrictions,” said Nadine […]
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Earth Fare Coming To Shoppes Of St. Johns Parkway In Florida
Earth Fare and commercial real estate owner and developer Sleiman Enterprises have announced the opening of Earth Fare at the Shoppes of St. Johns Parkway in St. Johns, Florida, in the second quarter of 2021. Earth Fare and its current 17 stores along the eastern and southeastern United States are known for making healthy food […]
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Kind Introduces Commitments To Address Inequality, Inequity
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has announced its continued efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health and representation. In partnership with the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), an organization striving for racial justice to create a more equitable society […]
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Fareway Rolls Out Educational Series – Cart To Kitchen
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has released Cart to Kitchen, a new educational series for customers focused on bringing fresh meat and produce creativity to the kitchen. Weekly web videos hosted by Fareway dietitians Whitney Hemmer and Caitlyn Ferin, in addition to special guest appearances, will provide tips and affordable, healthy recipe options. “We are […]
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ADC Transforms To Acquire E-Commerce Fulfillment Provider ShopperKit
Applied Data Corporation, a provider of fresh item management technology for grocery and convenience stores, has entered into an agreement to acquire ShopperKit Inc., the first enterprise-class software built for e-commerce retail fulfillment. The acquisition is a strategic addition to the ADC portfolio and the company says it will result in ADC becoming a leading software […]
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Alden’s Organic Debuts Three Single-Serve Novelties
Alden’s Organic has taken its top-selling novelties and packaged them into three single-serve products. Alden’s Organic Single Serve offers retailers an organic snack option for their consumers. Available in 24-pack cases and as individual items, the new line was developed for conventional grocery, convenience and club stores and foodservice. The three new single serve items […]
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GCCA Welcomes New Hires To Promote Advocacy Efforts
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has named Jordan Bonfitto as director of government affairs and Rachael Oury as senior manager of industry promotion. “I’m pleased that Jordan and Rachael are joining the GCCA team, bringing with them years of government and industry affairs experience,” said Matthew Ott, GCCA president and CEO. “We look forwarding […]
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Meijer Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Meijer has been chosen by the state of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the state and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer is also announcing a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive the vaccine. “Our stores and […]
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Espinoza Named Chief Legal Officer For Cardenas Markets
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Leticia G. Espinoza to the role of chief legal officer. In this position Espinoza will continue to report directly to Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO for Cardenas Markets, and will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s legal, risk management, quality assurance, payroll, human resources and training […]
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Tellock To Retire From Lakeside Foods; Yanda Promoted To CEO
Glen Tellock, president and CEO of Lakeside Foods Inc., is planning to retire later this year. Succeeding him will be Joe Yanda, current chief operating officer. “After five years with Lakeside, I believe it’s the right time for me to step aside and for Joe to move into the president and CEO role,” said Tellock, […]
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NACS: Convenience Stores Saw Strong Increase In Sales During 2020
Convenience retailers say that in-store sales grew in 2020, with twice as many reporting an increase in store sales rather than a decrease (59 percent vs. 30 percent, respectively), according to a new NACS survey of U.S. convenience store owners. Convenience stores, which sell 80 percent of the fuel purchased in the country, experienced a […]
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Lunchables New Rewards Program Covers Grocery Costs And Delivery
Lunchables is offering a chance to win $10,000 for groceries and a year-long Instacart Express membership with its new Leave It To Lunchables Rewards Program. The program helps moms tackle their to-do lists, while giving their kids a lunch they love. As mom stocks up on her family’s favorite Lunchables varieties, she’s on her way to redeeming rewards to treat herself with […]