La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has appointed Joseph Eagleeye as CFO of CROPP Cooperative. With more than 25 years of experience and financial data expertise, Eagleeye brings an expanded focus on analytics to leading the cooperative’s finance division. As CFO, Eagleeye will oversee the cooperative’s finance, accounting, investor relations, demand management, supply forecasting, information resources, business insights, […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
Produce Association Leaders Look To Future At United Fresh LIVE!
The chief staff and elected officers of five leading produce associations will join together in the closing session of United Fresh LIVE! to share their vision for the future in rebuilding the global produce industry. Joining United Fresh Chairman Michael Muzyk of Baldor Specialty Foods and President and CEO Tom Stenzel will be: Western Growers […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending May 23
The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. weekly dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and 12-week periods ending May 23, compared to those same time periods in 2019. This includes a variety of in-store and online CPG breakouts, tracking both sales and pricing data. Everything below reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
G Fuel Teams With Chattanooga Bakery For G Fuel MoonPie Flavor
West Babylon, New York-based G Fuel said it has joined forces with Chattanooga Bakery Inc. to launch G Fuel MoonPie flavor on June 24. “This is a super delicious and super fun extension of the iconic MoonPie brand into the energy space,” said Tory Johnston, MoonPie’s VP of sales and marketing. “We’re proud to partner with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
National Hot Dog And Sausage Council Declares Wiener Wednesdays
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, in conjunction with the Beef Checkoff, is opening its catalog of hot dog and sausage recipes for Americans to celebrate Wiener Wednesdays. Every Wednesday over the summer and beyond, the NHDSC will highlight a featured Wiener Wednesday recipe and work with chefs to develop their own Wiener Wednesday […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Confetti Cake Ice Cream From Blue Bell Now In Stores
Confetti Cake Ice Cream, the newest flavor from Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell, is now available in stores. Confetti Cake is cake batter ice cream combined with confetti cake pieces and multi- colored sprinkles, surrounded by a blue icing swirl. “We have combined two party favorites, cake and ice cream, to create a flavor that is […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NEPC Announces Cancellation Of Produce Floral & Food Service Expo
After much consideration, the New England Produce Council (NEPC) Board of Directors has decided to cancel its 21st Produce Floral & Food Service Expo due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled for Aug. 25-26 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. “In accordance with local and state guidelines, we believe that it is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Hot Dog Sales Gain In Single-Digits For First Time Since Early March
As the traditional start of grilling season, Memorial Day was a tough week to beat in year-over-year sales. Additionally, meat sales overall were heavily impacted by the tightness in supply. These were among the findings of in the most recent weekly report from 210 Analytics and IRI, which are tracking meat and hot dog sales […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Marketing News, Southwest
HAC Selects Branding Company To Support Next Phase Of Growth
HAC Inc., an Oklahoma employee-owned grocery company that includes the Homeland banner, says it has entered into an agreement with Rodmell & Co. to establish and execute a branding and customer engagement strategy. “Over the past few years, HAC has made significant improvements to our operations and merchandising,” said Marc Jones, CEO and president at […]
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Kashi GO Launches New Protein-Packed Waffles For Frozen Food Aisle
Solana Beach, California-based Kashi recently launched new protein-packed waffles as part of its GO product line. Kashi GO is focused on protein, making these new Non-GMO Project Verified protein waffles from a mixture of cage-free eggs, hemp seeds, soy and whey protein. With flavors ranging from Wild Blueberry, Vanilla Buttermilk and Cinnamon Brown Sugar, these […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Sweet Baby Ray’s Launches New No Sugar Added Barbecue Sauce Line
Sweet Baby Ray’s recently released two flavors of Ray’s No Sugar Added barbecue sauce, Original and Hickory. Ray’s No Sugar Added offers a signature sweet, smoky and tangy flavor profile while delivering 1g sugar and 1g net carbs per serving. “We’ve landed on a No Sugar Added recipe that’s gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, keto-friendly – and actually […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Issues Update on Sustainability Programs
The Hershey Co. has released its 2019 Sustainability Report. The company says the report reflects increasing transparency on its sustainability work and showcases Hershey’s progress to date in key areas of focus, such as sustainable cocoa, responsible sourcing, climate change and human rights. Hershey says its Shared Goodness Promise continues to be a key driver […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Memorial Day Drove Double-Digit Gains In Meat, Poultry
by Anne-Marie Roerink/President, 210 Analytics LLC As Memorial Day signals the traditional start of the summer grilling season, meat and poultry often are heavily promoted by grocery retailers across the country. This year, however, tight supply along with price inflation and continued social distancing measures created a very different marketplace and demand. Purchase limits remained […]
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New Platform Connects Natural Product Brands And Investors
JPG Resources, The Movitz Group and The Litchfield Fund are launching Brandjectory, a virtual platform designed to enable emerging food and beverage and other natural products brands, and accredited investors interested in the space, to easily build relationships and have meaningful conversations before, during and after a capital raise. In response to current events and the community’s heightened […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Names Wern-Yuen Tan CEO For APAC Region
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo Inc. has appointed Wern-Yuen Tan CEO of Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and China (APAC), overseeing all operations in the region. Tan, who will begin his new role on June 15, will be based in Singapore and will report to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta. “All of us at PepsiCo are delighted to welcome Wern-Yuen as our new CEO of APAC at […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Produce Distributor Castellini Upgrading Its Warehouse Capabilities
Castellini, one of the largest distributors of fresh, local and organic produce in the United States and a wholesaler since 1896, has selected Blue Yonder to help transform its warehouse capabilities. Castellini’s long-time business partner, enVista, will provide the implementation services. Castellini provides produce and floral sourcing and delivery; value-add services like packaging, ripening, and […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Unique Benchmarking Strategy Boosts Private Brands For New Era
Two private brand companies have jointly launched a new benchmarking strategy to enhance the position of retail private brands for a new era. Many observers believe food retail private brands will be in a stronger position in the post-coronavirus period. However, that is more likely to happen if retailers and suppliers adapt to quickly shifting […]
Posted inBakery News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Names 11 Finalists In Annual Donut Flavor Contest
Six youth and five adults have been named finalists in this year’s Bashas’ Supermarkets Donut Flavor Craze Contest. Eleven residents—from Clifton, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale and Surprise, Arizona—were voted as finalists. The fifth-annual contest invited Arizonans to share donut creations that represent their favorite sweet treat or guilty pleasure. The donut […]
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Price Chopper Opens New Store In Kansas
Price Chopper has opened a new store in Gardner, Kansas, the 52nd location for the Overland Park, Kansas-based grocery chain. The 63,000-s.f. store at 660 E. Main St. will employ about 180 people. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration were held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Store features The new store features […]
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United Family Names Familiar Faces To Leadership Team
The United Family in Lubbock, Texas, has named three people to new leadership opportunities—Tony Crumpton as chief merchandising officer, Greg Ammons as EVP of supply chain and strategic products; and Chris Farr as director of e-commerce. Crumpton returns to merchandising/marketing Early in his career, Crumpton was a CPA with a large accounting firm in the […]