Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman and chief legal counsel for Children’s Health Defense (CHD), on July 9 announced a lawsuit against Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. CHD claims that comprehensive test results show that the Beech-Nut Naturals line of baby foods contain residues of synthetic pesticides including glyphosate, acetamiprid and captan. The complaint, filed in Washington, D.C., […]
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Rouses Markets Named Official Supermarket Of LSU Athletics
Rouses Markets has signed a sponsorship agreement with LSU Athletics making the family owned company its exclusive and official grocery partner. “We could not be more excited to team up with LSU,” says Donny Rouse, CEO. “We’re a Louisiana company and longtime loyal followers of LSU sports.” Rouses Markets is headquartered in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and […]
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Milk: Organic Or Conventional?
by Cindy Sorensen/founder and CEO, The Grocery Group When I find myself in a conversation with a consumer about his or her preference for organic milk vs. conventionally produced milk, I like to inquire about the reason behind their preference. They usually tell me they prefer organic milk because they think it tastes better, is […]
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Tyson, Hillshire Add Tajín Clásico Seasoning To Products
The Tyson and Hillshire Farm brands have launched five new products featuring Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a chili lime seasoning brand popular in Mexico. Tajín’s flavor is a blend of mild chili peppers, dehydrated lime juice and sea salt. It primarily is used to enhance the flavor of desserts, vegetables, fresh fruit and now, protein. The […]
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Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa Unveils Updated Brand Identity
Fort Worth-based Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa, the seventh largest salsa brand in the U.S., has unveiled new branding and advertising after two decades of the same look featuring a fresh tagline: “True to Family. True to Flavor.” Renfro Foods is a third-generation family business that manufactures salsas, peppers, relishes and sauces. A fresh, modern logo, redesigned […]
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Giant Shoppers Can Identify PA Preferred Products Via Shelf Tags
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Food Stores has introduced PA Preferred shelf tags at all of its stores located within the Commonwealth to help customers to find products grown or produced in Pennsylvania. PA Preferred is the official brand of food and agricultural products grown, produced or processed in Pennsylvania. Giant has been a strong supporter of […]
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Next Generation Takes Over At Alliance Sales & Marketing Of Alabama
To suggest that July 2018 was a bad month for the Tinney family of Birmingham, Alabama, is an understatement. The patriarch of the family, Doug Tinney, died unexpectedly, leaving his wife and four adult children to manage Tinney’s business, Alliance Sales & Marketing of Alabama. They quickly realized that Alliance was a true “old school” […]
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History Of Hy-Vee Book Earns Award For Iowa’s Meyocks Agency
A coffee table book detailing the nearly 90-year history of Hy-Vee Inc., earned Meyocks, a branding and marketing agency based in West Des Moines, Iowa, a Gold ADDY for Book Design from the 2019 American Advertising Awards. The competition, which attracts more than 40,000 entries each year, held its awards show in Hollywood, Florida. The […]