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 […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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,” […]
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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 […]