Planters has introduces its new Pop & Pour Nuts, featuring a re-sealable snap-top lid that helps to lock in freshness. The new containers fit in spots such as cupholders and backpacks for convenience and may be opened with one hand. Five varieties of Planters nuts may be found in the new Pop & Pour containers […]
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Specialty Food Association Releases New State Of Industry Report
Based on sales data from the past three calendar years, the new Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual state of the industry report reveals a specialty food industry hitting $158.4 billion in sales, a 10.7 percent increase since 2017. The full report includes commentary throughout that reflects the impact and ramifications of COVID-19. Foodservice and online sales continued to […]
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PLMA Elects Dockery Chairman Of Board Of Directors
Clay Dockery, VP of corporate brands for Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, was elected to the position of chairman of the Private Label Manufacturers Association Board of Directors. The election took place June 29, during the association’s annual meeting. The meeting was held online and was open to all PLMA member companies. Originally planned to take […]
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Recycle Razors, Packaging To Help Support Veterans
International recycling leader TerraCycle has begun a national recycling initiative with Gillette, CVS Pharmacy and Fisher House Foundation that calls upon CVS Pharmacy customers to recycle all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging to help win a playground for a military medical center. The state that collects the most waste per capita will […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors Win Best Bite Awards
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells’ new flavors, Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted, were voted winners of Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards. The awards recognize natural foods that prioritize flavor and clean ingredients and also consider quality, purity, efficacy and innovation. The Delicious Living “Best Bites” Awards include both Retailer Choice Awards (voted by natural health retailers) and […]
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NGA, ISSA To Bring Outbreak Prevention Program To Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is partnering with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Global Risk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, to bring a new, comprehensive cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention program to grocery retailers. The program, called the GBAC STAR, is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New VP Of Operations
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has named Paul Stefaniuk as VP of Operations, effective July 6. He will report directly to Buehler’s President and CEO Dan Shanahan and oversee store operations and related functions. Stefaniuk brings more than 15 years of experience including store operations, mergers and acquisitions and store development. For the past five-plus years he […]
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Simply 7 Introduces 2 New Snacks, Launches New Branding
Simply 7 Snacks is introducing two new snacks – Sea Salt Veggie Straws and Fiery Pepper Lentil Chips. Both have launched in a new, fresh look for the brand. Sea Salt Veggie Straws are a snack of garden-fresh cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and potatoes turned straws, topped with sea salt. Unlike most veggie straws that are […]