Vitasoy-USA, a North American tofu and Asia pasta innovator based in Ayer, Mass., has appointed Susan Rolnick as VP of sales and marketing. In making the announcement, President and CEO Walter M. Riglian said, “Susan Rolnick is a dynamic sales and marketing leader who has demonstrated success across many facets of our business, including sales, […]
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Posted in, Marketing News, Northeast
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run Attracts 6,000 Runners
San Francisco-based Diamond Foods says its Emerald Nuts Midnight Run in New York City’s Central Park reached new levels of success in building brand awareness among consumers who embrace healthy, active lifestyles. The four-mile run, held at midnight each New Year’s Eve in New York, featured a fireworks display and costume contest. Emerald Nuts, title […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Marketing News, Southeast, West
Revionics Signs Grocer for Price Optimization Software
Roseville, Calif.’s Revionics Inc. has signed K-VA-T Food Stores to use its price optimization software, reports the Sacramento Business Journal. K-VA-T Food Stores is based Abingdon, Va. It operates 104 grocery stores, with 76 pharmacies and 71 gas stations under the Food City, Super Dollar, and Gas ‘N Go brands in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. […]
Posted in, Marketing News, West
Pollock Fishery Certified Sustainable; Crab Will Be Next
Bering Sea crab will be the next Alaska fishery to win certification for sustainability, according to United Nations guidelines, helping to increase market access for Seattle-based seafood producers, reports the Puget Sound Business Journal. In December, the $1.1 billion pollock fishery won the same United Nations sustainability certification, following salmon, halibut and black cod, which […]
Posted in, Beverage News, C-Store News, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Southeast
Bebida Cited in Report Forecasting Growth for Relaxation Drinks
Statesville, N.C.-based Bebida Beverage Co., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of relaxation and energy drinks, anticipates a growing marketplace in 2012 for its relaxation drink products, including Koma Unwind and the upcoming Relax 5. “Bebida Beverage Co. is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for relaxation drinks, which is forecast to increase in 2012 […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, National, Perishables
Aldi: Fit & Active line good for health, budget
New Year’s resolutions come and go, so start 2012 with easy and realistic habits that are smart for your health and wallet. Discount grocer Aldi offers shoppers a variety of health- and budget-conscious products under its exclusive Fit & Active line to make it easy and affordable to stay on track this year. “Our Fit […]
Posted in, Northeast, Perishables, Suppliers
Miller’s Shredded Cheese Recalled
Following notification from its supplier, Miller’s Cheese Corp., Massachusetts-based The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Maryland-based Giant Food have removed from sale Miller’s Shredded Cheese packages due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products, with expiration dates of June 5, 2012, through September 4, 2012, are affected by this […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Law Enforcement Investigating Butterball Facility
The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina served a search warrant at a Shannon turkey farm associated with Garner-based Butterball today, Dec. 29, the same day an animal rights group claimed it had video showing workers at the facility kicking, dragging and throwing turkeys, reports the Triangle Business Journal. Shannon is about 85 miles […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, National, Perishables, Southwest
Harps Cake Decorator Wins Food Network Challenge
A Fort Smith, Ark., cake decorator with Harps Food Stores recently made his national television debut. Competing on the Food Network Challenge’s “Christmas Classics Cakes” episode, the two-person team led by award-winning cake designer Danny Lane was challenged to make a unique Christmas-themed cake. A large gathering of Harps associates, family and friends met at […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, National, Southwest
Tyson Partners with 7UP for Big Game Promotion
Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods will launch a new promotion featuring savings on Wings, Boneless Wings, and 7UP® brand beverages for the football season leading up to the playoff game in February. The promotion will be featured in approximately 8,000 stores nationwide. In-store coupons will save consumers $1.50 when they buy Tyson® Wings or Boneless Wings […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
‘The Why? Behind the Buy’ Results Released
Acosta Sales & Marketing, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has released its fall 2011 “The Why? Behind the Buy™” report with results from a nationwide survey that collects data on grocery shopper habits heading into the winter months. Shopper trends in the current survey include: Shoppers taking […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Pillsbury Crescents, Shazam Partner for New TV Ad Spot
General Mills, via its Pillsbury Crescents brand, is integrating Shazam for TV to reach busy millennial moms instantly in a first-in-ad category campaign. The company is the first packaged foods company to leverage Shazam’s discovery service, The “Holiday Ideas Made Easy” 15-second television spot is airing on national networks through the end of December. In […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Save Mart Supermarkets Selects Vertis Communications
In a move to optimize its marketing investment and outpace its competition, Save Mart Supermarkets has named marketing communications company Vertis Communications as its exclusive provider of advertising inserts printing and logistics. This new contract, a complement to Media Services Vertis currently provides to Save Mart, will enhance the quality and speed-to-market of compelling inserts […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Decorators Wanted, to Compete in IDDBA’s Cake Decorating Challenge
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) is seeking cake decorators to compete in its 17th annual Cake Decorating Challenge—a featured event at the annual Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo, to be held June 10-12 in New Orleans, La. Three store-level decorators will have the opportunity to create displays that promote their artistic abilities and show off the […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Duracell Launches Holiday Insurance Program
Duracell and Chris Daughtry are teaming up for a Holiday Insurance Program featuring unique content on Facebook.com/Duracell, advice from toy experts, free hourly giveaways and access to toy reviews from real kids. Duracell is hosting a special concert on Facebook with Chris Daughtry on Dec. 14. In order to watch the concert, consumers “like” Duracell’s […]
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Smithfield and Safeway Launch Contest to See Paula Deen
During the month of November, shoppers at any Safeway Inc. Division store who purchase a participating Smithfield product using their in-store Club Card will be eligible to win tickets to the upcoming Paula Deen LIVE show in Sacramento, Calif., on Feb. 3. Participating Safeway Inc. Division stores include U.S. locations of Safeway, Pak’n Save, Vons, […]
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USDA Delays New Ground/Chopped Meat Labeling Enforcement
The USDA has announced a two-month delay in enforcement action for nutritional labeling of ground or chopped meat or poultry products and single-ingredient products to March 1, 2012, instead of Jan. 1. Nutrition information for these products will be required either on their label or at the point-of-purchase (POP) by either sign or brochure, unless […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Midwest
Supervalu Sales Down, Same Store Sales Improve
Hyperlocal merchandising strategy is beginning to pay off by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc. has been focusing on merchandising, connecting stores across its network based on similarities—for example, having a university in town—and on growing its private label line. The company reported second quarter fiscal 2012 net sales of $8.4 billion, down from $8.7 […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Midwest
Spartan Stores Retail Sales Up 2.9 Percent
Comp Sales decrease 1.3 percent as Michigan jobless rate rises by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Spartan Stores reported a nearly 3 percent increase in net sales in its retail segment in the second quarter. The increase was attributed to rising retail fuel prices and volume, as well as to rolling out the Yes Rewards loyalty program […]
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AWG Reports Record Sales of $7.25B
Year-end rebate also a record, $151.6 million paid to members Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) of Kansas City, Kan., achieved record sales of $7.25 billion in 2010, up $200 million from the prior year. AWG’s most recent year-end rebate also was a record 2.64 percent, amounting to $151.6 million paid to its members. In 2011, […]