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Crossmark 2020 Vision Focuses On Artificial Intelligence Advancements

Crossmark has announced that in 2020 it plans to build off of its 115-year legacy in the grocery and consumer-packaged goods sectors by using industry-leading analytics and insights garnered through the latest in digital technology. Crossmark, a privately-owned, global sales and marketing services company with headquarters in Plano, Texas, works with brands and retailers to […]

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Martin’s Potato Rolls Now Available In Texas Stores

Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread has expanded into the Austin and Houston market, through H-E-B retail stores. At select H-E-B locations, customers can purchase a variety of Martin’s products, including Martin’s Famous Sandwich Potato Rolls. Other products available include: Long (hot dog) Potato Rolls, Martin’s Old-Fashioned Real Butter Bread, Martin’s Potato Bread, and Martin’s 100% Whole Wheat […]

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2020: NGA Reveals Creative Choice Awards Category Winners

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed this year’s winners in its Creative Choice Awards contest, sponsored by Kellogg’s and Unilever. The contest honors the best marketing and merchandising campaigns in the grocery industry that positively impact sales, benefit the community and stand out creatively. Entries are judged by a panel of 26 industry experts. The Creative […]

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NBA All-Star Endorses Ruffles In Frito-Lay ‘Chip Deal’

Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay started the year with a rush of news, announcing new products as well as, for the first time, a new product created in partnership with an athlete. The “Chip Deal” Frito-Lay announced last summer with six-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to endorse Ruffles has yielded a new chip flavor: Lime & Jalapeño. […]

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Bob Childers Retires From Edwards Food Giant After 53 Years

Bob Childers, director of meat operations for Arkansas-based GES Inc., parent company of Edwards Food Giant, retired in December after 53 years with the company. Childers started with GES in July 1966 as a meat cutter at Liberty Supermarket in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was promoted to meat market manager several years later and managed […]

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Sweet Grown Alabama Program Is Gaining Momentum

by Treva Bennett/web editor In an effort to support Alabama agriculture and clearly label local products, the Sweet Grown Alabama (SGA) program was launched in August 2019. Director Ellie Watson said SGA started accepting membership applications from growers in September and the program is “rolling right along.” Watson said SGA has more than 50 members […]

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Lakeview Capital Inc. Acquires The Mochi Ice Cream Co.

An investment fund managed by Lakeview Capital Inc., a Michigan-based family office, has closed its acquisition of The Mochi Ice Cream Co., makers of My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream and the largest branded manufacturer of mochi ice cream in North America. Lakeview Capital Inc. acquired the company from Century Park Capital Partners. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, My/Mo Mochi […]

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Three Butterball Team Members Recognized At 2020 Industry Conference

Three Butterball LLC employees were recognized for their leadership and career accomplishments at the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Butterball Senior Veterinarian Dr. Eric Gonder received the Lamplighter Award recognizing individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry industry. Gonder has been with Butterball for more than 30 years and […]