Red White and Food, the nonprofit organization that supports allowing wine sales in Tennessee’s retail food stores, launched its statewide petition campaign this week at a news conference held at the Green Hills Kroger in Nashville, one of five news conferences held around the state to announce the campaign. Melissa Eads, a Red White and […]
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Artisanal Online Grocery Service Plans To Expand Into Five New Markets By Year End
Chicago-based Artizone, an online grocery shopping service offering a curated collection of artisanal foods from local artisans and purveyors delivered to consumers’ doors, plans to expand into five new markets by the end of the year. Currently, Artizone serves customers in Chicago and Dallas. Austin, Texas, the first of the five new markets to launch, […]
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Publix’s Sarah Watts Wins IDDBA’s Annual Cake Decorating Challenge
The winner of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) 19th annual Cake Decorating Challenge held earlier this week is Sarah Watts of Publix Super Markets in Gainesville, Fla. The event was held at the Dairy-Deli-Bake 2014 seminar and expo in Denver, Colo., June 1-3. Stephanie Murphree of Harps Food Stores in West Fork, Ark., was the […]
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Litehouse Expands OPA Line
Following what it calls the most successful launch in the brand’s history, Litehouse Foods, a salad dressing, dip, herb and cheese company, is adding to its OPA by Litehouse line of Greek yogurt salad dressings. The three new items pull from global flavor inspirations to add interesting and palate-pleasing flavors to the line of traditional favorites, […]
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Nestea Revives The ‘Nestea Plunge’ Campaign
Nestea is bringing back the brand’s iconic “Nestea Plunge” with a new 2014 advertising campaign. This updated communication strategy is designed to promote Nestea’s new and improved recipe, featuring more flavor and fewer calories in every bottle, according to the brand. To further support the product relaunch, the brand will offer a “Nestea Plunge Into […]
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NFRA Names New Member Communications Coordinator
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has appointed Natalie Markle to the newly created position of member communications coordinator. Markle is responsible for marketing member resources and events, developing and maintaining an online and social media presence for members and engaging members in NFRA’s PR and promotion efforts. In 2013, NFRA partnered with […]
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Norseland Inc. Appoints Carter Califri GM Of Sales And Marketing
Norseland Inc. of Darien, Conn., has appointed Carter Califri as GM of sales and marketing. “With 20 years experience in sales and trade marketing, Carter’s breadth of knowledge in consumer goods, focused management style, keen customer insight and close associations in the retail field are vital assets that will lead our team in building stronger […]
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Initiative Urges Consumers To Take Fresh Look At Frozen Foods
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the “Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.“ category education and promotion initiative. Leading American frozen food makers have come together to launch this first-of-a kind national dialogue to inform and remind consumers that […]