Doug Kantor has joined NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) as general counsel. Kantor most recently served as a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP. In this role, he worked with the NACS government relations team to define effective policy-based solutions to public policy issues ranging from fuels to financial services. Kantor also established and administered […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
WFIA Focused On Unemployment, Hazard Pay Issues For Membership
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Washington was the first state to face COVID-19, and it continues to work toward finding remedies for the effects of the pandemic. For the Washington Food Industry Association, one of the legislative priorities is unemployment. “One of our biggest projects this interim is helping our members with the employment […]
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Meijer Shares How Customers’ Cleaning Habits Have Changed
Meijer saw two new trends emerge in customers’ spring-cleaning habits after spending 14 months at home and now considering inviting houseguests in as more people get vaccinated – a balance between natural and disinfecting products and kitchen organization. “We saw our customers focus on home cleaning in a big way over the last year and […]
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Utz Partners With Ferrara On Sweet And Salty Snack Food Variety Packs
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc. has partnered with Ferrara, a related company of the Ferrero Group, to create new snack food variety packs. Responding to the growing consumer demand for variety packs, this partnership aligns category leaders with iconic brand portfolios and significant retail reach capabilities. According to consumer research, more than 60 percent of […]
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Madarieta To Succeed McNutt As Lamb Weston CFO
Robert McNutt has shared his intent to retire from his position as SVP and CFO of Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., effective Aug. 6. Bernadette Madarieta, VP and controller, will succeed McNutt. Madarieta will report to Tom Werner, Lamb Weston’s president and CEO. “I want to thank Rob for his leadership and his many […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ball Park Buns And Little League Partner To Support Sports Program
Ball Park Buns has entered into an official partnership with Little League Baseball and Softball, becoming the “Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series.” The official multi-year sponsorship includes programming at the Little League Baseball World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featured products at the event’s concession stands, as well as digital and […]
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Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton Division Ratifies Contract With UFCW Local 75
Kroger’s Cincinnati-Dayton division and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 75 members in Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana have ratified a new labor agreement. “Kroger has invested more than $800 million in permanent wage increases in the last three years and is committed to continuing to invest significantly in our associates’ pay […]
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Avocados From Mexico Superfood Lab Launches At KidZania Dallas
Avocados From Mexico – a U.S.-based, non-profit marketing organization to promote Mexican avocados – has opened its Superfood Lab at KidZania Dallas, an indoor city where children can role-play professions in realistic settings. The lab is the latest offering from the brand known for its innovative approach to produce marketing. The Superfood Lab at KidZania […]