The global cookies market size is anticipated to reach $44 billion by the year 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights. The increasing popularity for snack products like cookies owing to the advantage like on-the-go consumption is the major factor driving the market growth during the forecasted period, 2019 to 2025. Also, the rise in the preference […]
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United Supermarkets Acquires Rights To August Pies
Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets has acquired the rights to the name and recipes of August Pies, an iconic West Texas brand. The company began making fried pies in 1937 but stopped production earlier this year. “When we learned August Pies had ceased operations, we moved quickly to ensure the legendary brand would continue to be […]
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Albertsons Cos. Announces $1.75B Preferred Equity Investment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. says that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. have led the purchase of $1.75 billion of convertible preferred stock of Albertsons Cos. Following a repurchase of a portion of the common stock owned by the company’s current shareholders, on an as-converted basis the preferred stock will represent […]
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Crispy Green Hires Youngman As New Chief Sales Officer
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has hired Ryan Youngman as chief sales officer to provide strategy and leadership on growing its sales and distribution network for 2020 and beyond. Youngman brings a unique set of experience and capabilities in leading natural emerging brands as they go through rapid growth. Having held leadership roles in […]
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Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending May 9
The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the total CPG online sales, online department and category break-outs. Unless otherwise noted (where price changes are included), every percentage reflects year-over-year shifts in dollar sales. More details at Nielsen.com microsite: “How Americans Are Shopping During COVID-19” Some key takeaways: At an overall […]
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Michigan Asparagus Season Is Officially Underway
Cooler temperatures in late April and early May—and even a late season snowfall—delayed the harvest of Michigan’s asparagus crop by about a week but did not harm it. The cool spring weather provided growers with some extra time to prepare fields and complete beginning of season tasks like mowing and fertilizer application. Now, Michigan asparagus season […]
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Shine United Gives Moon Cheese A Brand Refresh
Moon Cheese recently underwent a brand refresh so the look on the outside matches the crunchy cheese bites on the inside. Madison, Wisconsin-based Shine United was tasked with performing this integrated rebrand that included an overhaul of the look and feel which was translated into new packaging, a new website, content to fuel social media […]
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Dale’s Seasoning Introduces New Gold Label Steak Sauce
Birmingham, Alabama-based Dale’s Seasoning, best known for its marinades, has introduced its new Gold Label Steak Sauce. Dale’s produces two nationally popular marinades, Dale’s Original and Dale’s Reduced Sodium Blend, also referred to as Green Label. After extensive research and to embrace the desires of its customers, it was concluded that a table condiment would […]
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Weglarz Named CEO Of MIRA, Arabo To Lead Benchmark Beverage Co.
Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]
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Halo Top Releases New Line Of Bigger Pops In 3 Flavors
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top is offering its new, bigger Halo Top Pops, now in grocery freezer aisles nationwide. Halo Top Pops are available in three flavors, including Mint Chip and Sea Salt Caramel, and a new flavor exclusive to the Pops lineup: Brownie Batter. Halo Top Pops (SRP: $5.99/five 3.5 fl. oz. pops per box) […]
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NACDS Outlines Objectives In Report On Reopening America
To reopen the nation successfully and to suppress future COVID-19 outbreaks, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging government actions supporting three key objectives that are crucial for the health of all Americans, and especially for those who are left behind economically and medically. These actions relate directly to testing, contact tracing […]
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J&J Snack Foods Adds Minute Maid 100% Juice Sticks To Portfolio
J&J Snack Foods Corp., based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is introducing Minute Maid 100 percent Juice Sticks. They are available in two variety packs, featuring classic Minute Maid flavors. Each 1.65-fluid ounce stick is 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar and is free from many common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, gluten and soy. The […]
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Wish Farms Promotes Local Businesses, Donates Gift Cards
Plant City, Florida-based Wish Farms recently completed a giveback campaign on Instagram by promoting local businesses while simultaneously supporting children in need. The campaign, named “Buy Local. Spread Happiness,” encouraged users to nominate their favorite local businesses by tagging them in comments on various Wish Farms posts. This automatically added the businesses to a random […]
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Mother Kombucha Launches Kombucha-Infused Sparkling Water
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Mother Kombucha has launched Agua Bucha kombucha-infused sparkling water. Agua Bucha is a sparkling water enhanced with the naturally occurring B vitamins and organic acids found in kombucha. Available in three certified organic flavors: key lime, Meyer lemon and grapefruit, each 12-ounce can contains four calories and one gram of sugar. The […]
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Appalachian Mountain Brewery, ASU Create New Hard Seltzer
Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) is building on its long-term partnership with Appalachian State University (ASU) with the release of Yosef Raspberry Hard Seltzer, a crisp and refreshing hard seltzer with raspberry flavor. The hard seltzer is the second release in the co-branded Yosef lineup, named for App State’s bearded Mountaineers mascot and is the nation’s […]
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Dulcinea Farms Will Market, Distribute Kiss Melons
Los Angeles-based Dulcinea Farms now has an exclusive agreement to market and distribute Kiss Melons. “We are excited to add Kiss Melons to our existing melon portfolio,” said Josh Leichter, general manager of Dulcinea Farms. “The Sugar Kiss and Summer Kiss Melons complement our PureHeart, SugarDaddy, SunnyGold and Tuscan-Style Melons perfectly, and the fact that […]
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April Retail Sales Drop Nearly Twice As Much As March During Pandemic
National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March, as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” NRF Chief Economist […]
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Kroger Ends Pandemic Bonuses With $130M Thank You Pay
The Kroger Co. Family of Cos., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten […]
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NORTHEAST: Stop & Shop Notifies Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue
Stop & Shop says it recently discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at these locations. Stop & Shop took immediate action to remove the devices and review store video surveillance in […]
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Rocky Mountain High Brands Makes Officer And Director Changes
Dallas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands, a company specializing in health and wellness products, made the following changes to the company’s slate of officers and directors. David M. Seeberger has been named president and CEO. Michael Welch remains chairman of the board and has been named chief operating officer. Charles (“Chuck”) Smith has been re-elected to […]