Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating $100,000 to A Touch of the Father’s Love Ministry and Food Pantry to help the Spring Hope, North Carolina-based organization purchase a new facility and support more people. “The services provided by A Touch of the Father’s Love are integral to our neighbors in Nash County, so […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NJFC To Honor 4 Industry Leaders At Annual ‘Night of Distinction’
The New Jersey Food Council will host its annual “Night of Distinction” reception May 17 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. The NJFC event, with its slate of honorees, will draw more than 500 guests, including food industry executives. “This is the perfect time to celebrate the industry and its leaders who have made such […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Announces Its February And March Company Promotions
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced the following new appointments: Big Y Massachusetts locations Amherst Kayla N. Constantine, senior financial analyst, Big Y Store Support Center. Chicopee Christopher L. Eldredge, food service sales manager; Otilia N. Brown, store director; and Jennifer L. Devine, customer service manager. Easthampton Shawn E. Kirchner, store director; and […]
Posted inDairy News, Bakery News, Deli News, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Report Shows Dairy, Deli, Bakery Prices Continue To Rise
To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to dairy, deli and bakery department sales. This is the second in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. Perishables In March, total […]
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Walmart Names Rainey As New CFO And EVP
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. has named John Rainey as the company’s next EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6. “John has a proven track record of leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO. “I’m confident that John’s mix […]
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Publix Announces New Board Member, Scholarship At Annual Meeting
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix held its annual stockholders’ meeting April 12. During the meeting, Mark Irby, retired Publix VP of marketing, was elected to the company’s board of directors and the creation of two new scholarships for company employees was also announced. Irby began his Publix career in 1973 in the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After […]
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IRI Reports Meat Sales Continue To Trend Above Old Normal
To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to meat department sales, including fresh and processed items. This is the first in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. In March […]
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505 Southwestern Green Chile Expands Distribution To Walmart Stores
Greenwood Village, Colorado-based 505 Southwestern, a Hatch Valley flamed-roasted green chile brand, has announced that its premium products, including its flagship jarred Flame Roasted Green Chile product, will be sold in Walmart stores in the U.S. Rolling out over the next several months, consumers served by all 4,461 Walmart locations across the country will be able to purchase 505SW at […]