San Antonio-based Kiolbassa Provisions supplied 4,000 pounds of its flavored, slow-crafted smoked sausage—enough sausage links to stretch a mile and a half—for Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaugural festivities on Jan. 20. “Kiolbassa is a family operated business passionate about what we do, the communities we serve and excited to serve fellow Texans and visitors alike…We are proud […]
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Posted in, Online Grocery Technology, Store News, West
Lucky, Save Mart And FoodMaxx Now Accept Apple Pay
Lucky, Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores are now accepting Apple Pay in all of its 217 stores throughout Northern California and Nevada. “Expect new things in our stores this year—the first of which is Apple Pay. We are working diligently to transform the shopping experience for our customers and this cutting-edge technology will help to speed them through checkout,” said Nicole Piccinini […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, National
Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl XLIX Ads To Spotlight Budweiser, Bud Light
As the exclusive category advertiser for Super Bowl XLIX, Anheuser-Busch will feature three ads spotlighting two marquee brands—Budweiser and Bud Light—during the NBC broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 1. “The mass appeal of the Super Bowl presents an unparalleled platform to launch 360-degree campaigns that ultimately deliver against our top priority: sell more beer,” said Jorn […]
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Posted in, Marketing News, National, New Products
Dannon Drops Stamos For NFLer With New Yogurt Rollout
Dannon has dumped actor John Stamos, who’s been the face of Oikos for the past three years, for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Newton is promoting what the company calls a “first-of-its-kind” yogurt—new Oikos Triple Zero, which packs 15g of protein with zero added sugar, zero artificial sweeteners and zero fat. Additionally, the brand has […]
Posted in, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Perishables
Gorton’s Seafood Partners With SparkPeople To Offer Healthy Eating Support
Gorton’s Seafood is again taking steps to help people eat better in the New Year. In addition to offering 14 perfectly-portioned, lean protein Grilled Fillets and Simply Bake Fillets that are certified gluten free and come in a variety of flavors and species ranging from wild-caught Salmon to Tilapia to Alaska Pollock, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s is […]
Posted in, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Southwest
Voting Under Way For Consumer-Made Doritos Commercials
PepsiCo’s Doritos brand today listed the 10 finalists in its “Crash the Super Bowl” contest who are competing for coveted Super Bowl XLIX airtime and a shot at a $1 million grand prize and Universal Pictures dream job. Selected from nearly 4,900 submissions representing 29 countries around the world, these 10 finalist ads include a […]
Posted in, Deli News, Marketing News, Midwest, National
Top Cheese Trends For The New Year
The growth of online shopping, snacking, bold flavors, pairings, convenience foods and an ongoing trend of consumers choosing natural, artisan foods will impact the ways Americans eat cheese in 2015, according to Madison-based Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. With American cheese consumption increasing 42 percent over the last 25 years, according to USDA figures, there’s no […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Northeast
Diaz Foods Acquires La Cena Fine Foods
Diaz Foods has acquired La Cena Fine Foods Ltd. Founded and operated by the Puig family since 1963, New Jersey-based La Cena has grown into a staple brand whose distribution reaches across the New England area. Diaz Foods says it looks forward to introducing the La Cena family of brands into its existing distribution points […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Southwest
Schraad & Associates San Antonio Receives Broker Of The Year Award
Schraad & Associates’ San Antonio division has been awarded the T. Marzetti National Broker of the Year Award. Schraad’s grocery team and ProducEdge team delivered record growth to Marzetti’s produce, Sister Schubert frozen, New York grocery and frozen and Reames Egg Noodle frozen brands. “Both retail teams executed significant plan-o-gram initiatives and new item launches […]
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Hershey Unveils World’s First Public 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing Exhibit
The Hershey Co., in partnership with 3D Systems, has debuted its 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing exhibit at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Consumers will have the opportunity to interact with Hershey scientists and the breakthrough technology. “We are now using 3-D technology to bring Hershey goodness to consumers in unanticipated and exciting ways,” […]
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Jones Soda Reveals Winner Of Second Annual Photo Contest
Jones Soda Co., a leading premium beverage company known for its customer-designed packaging, has named the grand prize winner of its second annual “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500” summer photo contest. Christopher Kollmann of Fallston, Maryland, takes home a new Fiat 500, a one-year supply of Jones Stripped, surf lessons with professional surfer and Jones […]
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MMI Hires Director Of Business Development
Marketing Management Inc. (MMI) has hired Victor Cascio as director of business development. In this role, Cascio will help pursue new business relationships on behalf of MMI. “Having an opportunity to work at MMI is extremely exciting for me, and I’m fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top-quality service,” […]
Posted in, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Tim Milano Appointed CMO At Mrs. Green’s
Natural Markets Food Group, parent company of Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Planet Organic Market and Richtree Natural Market restaurants, has named Tim Milano as its new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Milano brings 20 years of national experience in consumer goods, product development and merchandising to Natural Markets, including most recently serving as head of […]
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Survey Reveals Most Shoppers Want More Non-Food Product Demonstrations In Stores
Interactions, a provider of retail services and product demonstrations for retailers and brands, has released its fifth Retail Perceptions trend report, “Retail Insights: The Consumer Demand for Non-Food Demonstrations.” The report includes insight on how product demos have become essential in driving new product discovery and increased brand loyalty. According to the report, 96 percent […]
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Smithfield Farmland Launches Premium All-Natural Fresh Pork Line
Smithfield Farmland is introducing Prime, a premium all-natural fresh pork line that the Virginia-based company says raises the bar for fresh pork under both its Smithfield and Farmland brands. The primary goal of the Prime program is to offer retailers a top-of-the-line fresh pork product in the retail meat case that provides consumers with a […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Online Grocery Technology
FMI Study Scans Perceptions Among Grocery App Users
A new study finds that the more active a shopper is with social media, the less likely it is that shopper will use a grocery retailer’s app in a store. The study, from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Saint Joseph’s University, also finds that shoppers with large grocery expenditures were most active in utilization […]
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Sushi Maker Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Chicago
Fuji Food Products, a fresh food manufacturing division of Meruelo Group and the largest provider and distributor of pre-packaged sushi in the U.S., is opening a new manufacturing facility in South Elgin, Illinois, near Chicago. Set to be fully operational in December, the 40,000-s.f. plant located on Schneider Drive will produce and specialize in fresh, […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Suppliers
Dahl’s Foods Files For Reorganization, Will Be Bought By AWG
Dahl’s Foods has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition for reorganization in Des Moines, Iowa. Chapter 11 provides a process by which companies can reorganize and obtain necessary financing to complete a restructuring of its business while continuing regular business operations. The process does not affect Dahl’s store operations. All Dahl’s locations will continue to […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Southwest
NatureSweet Tomatoes Sponsoring Santa Selfie Hashtag Contest
NatureSweet Tomatoes wants to spread holiday cheer by giving customers a chance to win some extra spending money. Today through Dec. 5 customers are encouraged to find the NatureSweet Tomatoes displays that feature Santa Timmy in retail and grocery stores. Snap a selfie with the little tomato in a Santa hat, then upload and share […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Industry News, Midwest
Roundy’s Net Sales Up 16% In Busy Third Quarter
Net sales from continuing operations increased 16.4 percent to $973.8 million during Roundy’s Inc.’s third quarter ended Sept. 27. That reflects an increase of $137.3 million vs. the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due primarily to new and acquired stores, partially offset by a decrease in same-store sales. Same-store sales from continuing operations declined 2.7 percent. The company saw a 5.2 […]