C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG) has acquired Mid South Baking Co. Headquartered in Bryan, Texas, Mid South is a supplier of buns and English muffins to quick-serve restaurants (QSRs) in the southern U.S. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, Mid South operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bryan and […]
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United Fresh Partner X-Change Matchmaking Event Sells Out
The new Partner X-Change matchmaking program at the United Fresh Produce Association 2019 Convention and Expo in June has sold out, but a waiting list has been created. New this year, United Fresh 2019 is enhancing business development opportunities with one-on-one business partner meetings between the buying community and those seeking their business. During the […]
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Big Y Foods Announces Company-Wide Appointments
The management of Big Y Foods, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, has announced the following appointments: Tracy Dobosz, store manager, Springfield, Massachusetts, Big Y Express Vittorio Contabile, senior network engineer, Springfield, Massachusetts, Store Support Center Sean Achorn, center store sales manager, Springfield, Massachusetts, Fresh Acres Market Yvonne Forget, bakery sales manager, South Hadley, Massachusetts, World Class […]
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Albertsons Debuts Open Nature Compostable, Sustainable Products
Albertsons Cos.’ Own Brands has unveiled new environmentally conscious items in its Open Nature brand, such as compostable products and items made with sustainable bamboo. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, new eco picnic ware continues an Own Brands history of responsible environmental practices. “The driving belief behind our Open Nature brand is that […]
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Rebuilt After Hurricane Irma, Marathon Winn-Dixie Reopens
Since Hurricane Irma struck Marathon Key in 2017, the Winn-Dixie store there had been closed. But the Florida Keys Marathon Winn-Dixie is open again, as of March 27. A community celebration opened the new store, including a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment and giveaways. Hundreds of people attended the grand opening. For more than 37 years, the […]
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Dallas-Based DMA Solutions Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Dallas, Texas-based marketing agency DMA Solutions, which exclusively serves the fresh produce industry, is celebrating 15 years of service. The company specializes in providing an array of measurable marketing solutions to fresh produce companies throughout the supply chain. Founder and CEO Dan’l Mackey Almy, who has an extensive background in fresh produce sales, saw the […]
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Tecate Brings Back Original Packaging To Celebrate 75 Years
Tecate, Mexico’s authentic beer, is bringing back an original can encouraging Millennial beer drinkers and longtime brand loyalists to “Throw Back a Throwback” to commemorate more than 75 years in market. Containing the same beer known for its quality, flavor and originality, the White Plains, New York, company aims to reach consumers who are responding […]
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Symphony RetailAI Introduces Revenue Planning And Revenue Navigator
Symphony RetailAI has introduced Revenue Planning and Revenue Navigator, two applications within its Revenue Growth Management solution suite. Revenue Growth Management is the first AI-enabled, end-to-end solution suite built for CPG companies that learns, senses and shapes consumer behavior by optimizing product, assortment, price, promotion and availability for profitable revenue growth. “CPG companies understand the […]