Fareway Stores President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer recently announced the promotions of four officers. Garrett S. Piklapp was named EVP/secretary/general counsel, Pat Goldsmith was named VP of facilities and projects, John Cramer was named VP of retail and Clint Jenkins was named VP of wholesale purchasing. “We are excited for these individuals to advance […]
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SEPC Unveils New Logo Ahead Of Southern Exposure 2020
Southeast Produce Council (SEPC), the premier produce resource in the Southeast, unveils a brand refresh to mark 20 years of success and symbolize progress as well as the future of the association. Ahead of Southern Exposure, to be held Feb. 27-29 in Tampa, Florida, SEPC is debuting a new logo and website to kick off the […]
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USA Pears Campaign Creates Movement Around Healthy Habits
To encourage consumers to keep thinking about fresh fruit as a healthy staple during an optimal time of year, USA Pears once again is launching the #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative. This marks the third year USA Pears will be running #WhatsInYourFruitBowl, which takes place March 1-31. According to research, habits are more likely to be formed when there is a […]
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H-E-B Issues Call For Entries In Quest For Texas Best 2020
Now in its seventh year, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of apparel, beauty items, electronics and toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers […]
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Craft Brew Alliance Approves Proposed Agreement With Anheuser-Busch
The shareholders of Craft Brew Alliance Inc. (CBA) voted at a special meeting Feb. 25 to adopt an agreement, announced Nov. 11, 2019, that will create an expanded partnership between CBA and Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC (A-B), with A-B agreeing to purchase the remaining CBA shares it does not already own in a merger transaction for […]
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Montemayor Joins General Mills As Chief Digital And Technology Officer
General Mills has hired Jaime Montemayor as chief digital and technology officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening, effective Feb. 24. In this newly created role, Montemayor will have oversight of the IT and technology solutions teams and be responsible for leading General Mills digital transformation efforts and continuing to build new capabilities that […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Sets Grand Opening Date For Pensacola Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, will open its newest club in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday, March 6. To celebrate, the retailer will host a grand opening celebration from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8. “At BJ’s, we help families save on everything they need, from […]
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Transplace Recognized With 2019 Tyson Foods Premier Carrier Award
Transplace, a provider of managed transportation services and technology, has been awarded a 2019 Premier Carrier Award by Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies. Each year, Tyson Foods recognizes a small and select group of its carriers that consistently deliver the highest level of excellence in customer service, communication, safety and innovation. […]
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Baking Industry Alliance, USO Prepare Service Members For Civilian Jobs
The Baking Industry Alliance and USO Pathfinder recently hosted an Employment Readiness Workshop for service members and military spouses at Fort Riley, Kansas, who are preparing for the civilian workforce. More than 50 service members and military spouses joined 27 baking industry representatives to participate in an afternoon of mock interviews and learning about how […]
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Craft Beer BBQ Collection Expands With Voodoo Ranger IPA Beer Brat
Building off the success of the Fat Tire BBQ Collection, Niman Ranch and New Belgium Brewing have debuted the Voodoo Ranger Mango Habanero IPA Beer Bratwurst, now available in select Whole Foods Markets and specialty grocers across the country. The new brat combines Niman Ranch’s Certified Humane pork, raised sustainably with no antibiotics—ever, with Voodoo […]
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Grey Mountain Partners Sells Kronos Foods To Private Equity Firm
Grey Mountain Partners has sold Kronos Foods to Entrepreneurial Equity Partners. Grey Mountain partnered with the company in September 2016 with the goal of developing and expanding its differentiated offering of world cuisine by providing best in class new product innovation to a broader customer base. A company spokesperson said Grey Mountain is grateful for […]
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Armaly Sponge Co. Acquires Acme Sponge To Become No. 1 Global Distributor
Walled Lake, Michigan-based Armaly Sponge Co., home to the Brillo brand and Armaly ProPlus brand, has acquired Acme Sponge Co. Located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Acme Sponge Co. is the No. 1 distributor of natural sponges globally and in the United States and traces its roots back four generations to sea sponge merchants and divers in […]
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Basia’s Pickles Launches At Texas Central Market Stores
Hutto, Texas-based Basia’s Pickles, known for its flagship homestyle product, has launched two new varieties of pickles, Old World Garlic Dill and Texas Heat, at all Central Market stores. “We are very excited to bring these new products to our Central Market customers,” said Basia’s Pickles owner Barbara H. Marynowski. “The outpouring of love and […]
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Kona Gold Solutions Signs LOI To Acquire Flo Beverages LLC
Melbourne, Florida-based Kona Gold Solutions Inc., a hemp and CBD lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, announced Feb. 13 it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire Flo Beverages LLC, located in Longwood, Florida. Kona Gold will be performing its due diligence over the next few weeks and expects to close […]
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Sustainable Walnut Farm Partners With National Retailers
The Nutty Gourmet, based in Hughson, California, is on a mission to make heart-healthy snacks available to all. The affiliate of Grower Direct Nut is a family-owned walnut farm and processing facility that produces sustainably-grown, non-GMO walnut snacks from its orchards and local farms around California. The Nutty Gourmet was born at the generations-old Martella […]
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KeHE Plans To Fight Food Scarcity Again At Expo West
Each year Natural Product Expo West brings together more than 3,600 companies to its annual Anaheim, California-based trade show. At the 2019 event, KeHE Distributors chose to make a greater impact outside the show floor and is scheduled to do the same this year. “When we learned that almost 1.7 million people in Los Angeles County are […]
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Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics Expands Nationwide In Target Stores
Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics, founded by clinical herbalist and LAC William Siff, has expanded nationwide via distribution in 970 Target stores. The launch features six SKUs: Turmeric Radiance, Green Minerals, Hawaiian Ginger, Mint Condition, Lavender Bliss and Honey Rose. The beverages are now available and retail for $3.49 each. Turmeric Radiance is a tonic based on Ayurvedic […]
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Applegate Farms Appoints Graham, O’Connor As New VPs
Jim Graham will assume the position of VP of research and development and quality assurance, and Joseph O’Connor will take on the role of VP of sales and marketing at Bridgewater, New Jersey-based Applegate, makers of a natural and organic meat brand. Applegate Farms is a stand-alone subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp. Graham recently retired […]
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Aldi Plans To Open Two Long Island Stores During First Half Of 2020
Aldi plans to open two new Long Island stores—one in Valley Stream and one in North Babylon—in the first half of 2020. The Valley Stream store is the retailer’s first location in Nassau County. Aldi is investing more than $5 billion to remodel 1,300 existing stores and open hundreds of new stores across the country. […]
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Acosta Reveals National Partnership With On The Border Chips And Dips
Acosta has been named the U.S. sales and marketing agency of record in Walmart for Truco Enterprises, maker of On The Border chips, salsa and queso, effective Feb. 15. On The Border tortilla chips are the highest velocity unflavored national brand tortilla chips in Walmart today. Acosta, a sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods […]