Flowers Foods, producer of Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, Tastykake and other bakery foods, has elected a new board member. W. Jameson McFadden, president of Wellington Shields & Co., will join Flowers Foods’ board of directors effective Jan. 4, 2021. “We welcome Jameson as an independent director of the Flowers board,” said George E. Deese, chairman of the board of Flowers […]
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Pom Wonderful Launches Digital Marketing Campaign For Pom Poms
Los Angeles-based Pom Wonderful, the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the U.S., is launching its largest digital marketing campaign ever for its Pom Poms Fresh Pomegranate Arils. The campaign highlights Pom Poms not only as a healthy snack but also as a fun way to get antioxidants. Pom Poms, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Jimmy Dean Brand Offers Sausage-Themed Gifts For Holiday Season
Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering its Recipe Gift Exchange for the third year. Fans are invited to make their favorite holiday recipe using Jimmy Dean premium pork sausage, take a photo of the finished dish and submit it in exchange for one of six sausage-themed gifts. “We know people will turn to their traditional, […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Campbell’s Offers Dinner Insurance For Thanksgiving Cooks In Manhattan
According to a 2020 Thanksgiving survey by Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co., there will be an influx of first-time hosts and nervous cooks this Thanksgiving due to smaller, more intimate holiday get-togethers. Notable findings from the survey include: Small but mighty: Compared to a typical year, more than half of consumers will celebrate Thanksgiving […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Dollar General Opens Its 17,000th Store In Fountain, Colorado
Dollar General, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is opening its 17,000th store in Fountain, Colorado. The company celebrated the milestone by furthering its mission of serving others through a $17,000 donation to the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. “We are excited to commemorate this milestone in the Centennial State and expand our ability to play a positive role in […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Partners With U.S. HHS As Future Covid-19 Vaccine Provider
The Giant Co. and its 132 Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies has signed on with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to become a COVID-19 vaccine provider, once a vaccine is authorized or approved and recommended for use in the U.S. “Our pharmacists are trusted health advisors in the local communities that […]
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Pharmacists Recognized As Critical Partners In Fight Against COVID-19
FMI – The Food Industry Association expresses support as the federal government recognizes supermarket pharmacists – nationally and regionally – as essential partners in increasing future access to the COVID-19 vaccines. “Supermarket pharmacists stand ready to be part of the COVID-19 vaccination effort. FMI’s member companies operate roughly 12,000 supermarket pharmacies nationwide, with pharmacists providing in-depth patient counseling and comprehensive immunization services,” said […]
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Jan Gee Looking Forward To Upcoming Retirement; Successor Ready For New Role
Jan Gee, the Washington Food Industry Association’s long-serving executive and lobbyist, said she is looking forward to her retirement, especially being able to spend more time with her family. Gee has served as president and CEO of the WFIA since 2006. Her successor, Tammie Hetrick, has been working with Gee during a transition phase and […]