Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a youth development nonprofit, has announced a five-year Workforce Readiness partnership with Atlanta, Georgia-based The Coca-Cola Co., a 74-year partner of BGCA, to close the employment and opportunity gap by preparing more than 4.7 million American youth to be pioneering workers, leaders and innovators of tomorrow. As a founding partner […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Seneca Foods’ CEO Kayser To Retire; Palmby To Succeed Him
Marion, New York-based Seneca Foods Corp., a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States, has announced the planned retirement of Kraig H. Kayser, its president, CEO and director, on Sept. 30. Paul L. Palmby has been named to succeed Kayser upon his retirement. Kayser will continue to be an […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Announces Thomas R. And Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced that 22 college students have received 2020 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship awards totaling $44,500. The annual scholarships are named to honor Thomas R. and Laura Ridge, the parents of former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge. Thomas R. Ridge was a member of the Pennsylvania food industry for […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bimbo Bakeries USA Launches National Recycling Program
Trenton, New Jersey-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest baking company in the United States, has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to make its bread, buns, bagels and English muffin bags in the United States nationally recyclable. As an added incentive, for every pound of packaging waste sent to TerraCycle through the Bimbo Bakeries USA […]
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PepsiCo Names Kanioura EVP, Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
PepsiCo has appointed Athina Kanioura as EVP and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. In this new role, Kanioura will lead PepsiCo’s end-to-end strategy to win both as a total company and in key markets, including the company’s digitalization and data strategy. She also will lead company-wide transformation […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Distinctive Foods Offers Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats
Wheeling, Illinois-based Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs and other dough-wrapped proteins, recently debuted Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Co. earlier this year. The Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats are made with miniature hardwood smoked traditional bratwurst that are cooked […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 110 For Tampa Store
Sprouts Farmers Market says it soon will finish construction on its new Tampa store and is hiring. The 30,000-square-foot store at 10619 Sheldon Road will open on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration for the Tampa store will be announced at a later date. The new location is bringing approximately 110 full- and part-time career opportunities […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Aldi Unveils Top 20 Fan Favorite Products For 2020
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has released the second annual Fan Favorites survey results, showcasing a powerful testament to #ALDILove, with more than 177,000 shoppers voting for their most-loved Aldi-exclusive products across 20 categories. Mama Cozzi’s Take & Bake Deli Pizza earned the title of overall winner and repeated as the Fan Favorite in the easy meal […]