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Report Says Pandemic Boosting Popularity Of Cookies

The global cookies market size is anticipated to reach $44 billion by the year 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights. The increasing popularity for snack products like cookies owing to the advantage like on-the-go consumption is the major factor driving the market growth during the forecasted period, 2019 to 2025. Also, the rise in the preference […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

United Supermarkets Acquires Rights To August Pies

Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets has acquired the rights to the name and recipes of August Pies, an iconic West Texas brand. The company began making fried pies in 1937 but stopped production earlier this year.  “When we learned August Pies had ceased operations, we moved quickly to ensure the legendary brand would continue to be […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Cos. Announces $1.75B Preferred Equity Investment

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. says that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. have led the purchase of $1.75 billion of convertible preferred stock of Albertsons Cos. Following a repurchase of a portion of the common stock owned by the company’s current shareholders, on an as-converted basis the preferred stock will represent […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Crispy Green Hires Youngman As New Chief Sales Officer

Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has hired Ryan Youngman as chief sales officer to provide strategy and leadership on growing its sales and distribution network for 2020 and beyond.   Youngman brings a unique set of experience and capabilities in leading natural emerging brands as they go through rapid growth. Having held leadership roles in […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National

Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending May 9

The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the total CPG online sales, online department and category break-outs. Unless otherwise noted (where price changes are included), every percentage reflects year-over-year shifts in dollar sales. More details at Nielsen.com microsite: “How Americans Are Shopping During COVID-19” Some key takeaways: At an overall […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Michigan Asparagus Season Is Officially Underway

Cooler temperatures in late April and early May—and even a late season snowfall—delayed the harvest of Michigan’s asparagus crop by about a week but did not harm it. The cool spring weather provided growers with some extra time to prepare fields and complete beginning of season tasks like mowing and fertilizer application. Now, Michigan asparagus season […]

Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Dale’s Seasoning Introduces New Gold Label Steak Sauce

Birmingham, Alabama-based Dale’s Seasoning, best known for its marinades, has introduced its new Gold Label Steak Sauce. Dale’s produces two nationally popular marinades, Dale’s Original and Dale’s Reduced Sodium Blend, also referred to as Green Label. After extensive research and to embrace the desires of its customers, it was concluded that a table condiment would […]