Aldi is doubling down on its commitment to offer low prices on the food and household items that shoppers want for their summer get-togethers. This summer, Aldi is reducing prices on seasonal favorites including fruits like grapes and cherries; meats for the grill including brats and boneless skinless chicken breasts; and other cookout favorites like […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens As First Post-Pandemic Food Show
The Sweet & Snacks Expo officially opened June 23 as the first trade show to be held in Indianapolis in 2021 and the first food industry trade show in more than a year. This is the premier trade show for the candy and snack categories and it offers attendees the opportunity to discover new confectionery and snack […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Plans Company-Wide Hiring Spree On June 29
On June 29, Big Y will hold its first company-wide hiring event at more than 75 locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. It’s an opportunity for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas. “It’s More Than Food, It’s My Story” is more than a tag […]
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Hostess Brands Encourages Consumers To ‘Live Their Mostess’
Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands launched its new “Live Your Mostess” integrated advertising campaign, the first national ad campaign for the Hostess brand in nearly a decade. Developed in partnership with Grey Midwest and Edelman, and produced by WPP’s Townhouse, the new campaign underscores the accelerated growth journey the brand has experienced over the past year […]
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Raised & Rooted Launches New Plant Based Bites
Raised & Rooted, Tyson Foods’ brand of plant protein products, has launched its snackable Plant Based Bites. Available in Buffalo and Sweet Barbecue varieties, the bites are made with 100 percent plant-based protein, have 8g of protein per serving, 3g of fiber and have 33 percent less saturated fat than USDA white meat chicken nuggets. “Our new plant-based bites […]
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Calavo Growers’ CFO Leaving, Aslan To Assume Role On Interim Basis
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. says Kevin Manion, CFO, will be departing the company effective July 16. Farha Aslam, a financial expert serving on Calavo’s Board of Directors, will assume the CFO role on an interim basis. The company has engaged an executive search firm to identify candidates as Manion’s successor. He will continue to […]
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Executive Leadership Development Program Delivers Intense Instruction
The National Grocers Association Foundation has completed its 2021 Executive Leadership Development Program, a four-day event that included a mix of interactive leadership instruction and personalized coaching. Held June 6-10 at Cornell University, the program is a high-impact learning opportunity encompassing intense instruction presented by respected academics and industry leaders. This year’s session, which hosted […]
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Imperial Distributors Promotes Kirby, Sleeper And Potter
Michael Sleeper, CEO of Imperial Distributors, has announced three executive promotions. Joe Kirby has been promoted to president and will oversee all company operations including supply chain, distribution and sales. Kirby joined Imperial in 2003 as a category manager and has held several positions, including most recently EVP. Naomi Sleeper has been promoted to EVP. […]