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Balls Food Stores Celebrates Year Of Community Investment 

Balls Food Stores celebrated newly constructed and remodeled locations throughout Kansas and Missouri in 2021. The company says it has experienced growth in the past year through internal improvement plans made possible due to its commitment to providing the best possible service for their communities.  Projects were focused on four locations: The Olathe, Kansas Hen […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Gathered Foods Launches Plant-Based Salmon Burgers

Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched its new U.S.-made plant-based salmon burgers.  With 30 percent of seafood consumers purchasing salmon monthly, Good Catch was determined to create an alternative for the most consumed fish in the U.S.  The new plant-based salmon burgers deliver on the best part of salmon: its texture and rich flavor, […]

Posted inDeli News, Association News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National

International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Launches App

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has added the myIDDBA app, which provides access to education resources and events, breaking news and information about the trade show. The 365 day a year, 24/7 resource provides users the ability to connect, grow business and stay on top of the latest trends. “This is an exciting day for […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Mondelēz International Completes Acquisition Of Chipita Global S.A.

Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category. The acquisition marks a milestone in the company’s strategic plan, focused on accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies, while continuing to expand its footprint in key markets. Established […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Ralphs, Kitchen United Mix Open First Location In Westwood, CA

Ralphs and Kitchen United Mix have opened the first kitchen center in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Customers can build their freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant meals from any or all of the participating restaurants. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Dan De La Rosa, group VP of fresh […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West

HF Foods Acquires Seafood Supplier Great Wall Group

Las Vegas, Nevada-based HF Foods Group Inc., an Asian food distributor, has completed the acquisition of the business operations of the Great Wall Group, consisting of the Great Wall Seafood Supply Inc., Great Wall Restaurant Supplier Inc. and First Mart Inc. The Great Wall Group generates combined annual revenue of approximately $170 million pre-pandemic and […]

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Egglife Foods Establishes Creative Campaign, New Products

Chicago, Illinois-based Egglife Foods has launched a creative campaign aiming to drive awareness, familiarity and loyalty for its egg white wraps.  The campaign will span across a variety of consumer touchpoints, including connected TV/streaming, online video, social media, display, out-of-home, search, influencer relations and public relations, with a 43 percent increase in marketing investment versus […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Central Market’s Annual Citrus Fest Continues Through Jan. 25

Dallas, Texas-based Central Market’s annual Citrus Fest has returned and will be held through Jan. 25. Central Market’s buyers have been searching the globe for the brightest and freshest flavors to bring to Texas at the peak of season.  Customers will find different citrus varieties and specialty foods including cookies, drinks and sauces. Central Market’s […]