South Dakota’s economy showed a mixed performance in late 2024, and recent data indicates economic stagnation and the need for budgetary adjustments in 2025. The divergence in economic performance between urban and rural areas also is a key factor to consider. While the unemployment rate remains low and revenue for fiscal year 2025 is projected […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Takes Over Downtown Indianapolis
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, has taken over downtown Indianapolis for three-and-a-half days filled with new, innovative products and informative educational sessions. The annual show, which runs May 12-15 at the Indiana Convention Center, features more than 1,000 exhibitors – 300 of them first-timers – with 14,000 attendees across […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Day 1 Photo Gallery
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, has taken over downtown Indianapolis for three-and-a-half days filled with new, innovative products and informative educational sessions. The show, which runs May 12-15 at the Indiana Convention Center, features more than 1,000 exhibitors – 300 of them first-timers – with 14,000 attendees across more […]
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NCA Celebrates Innovative Products During Awards Ceremony
The National Confectioners Association announced the winners and finalists of the Most Innovative New Product Awards – recognizing items in 12 categories, as well as Best in Show and Small Business Innovator – during a ceremony May 12 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards are a celebration of […]
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Foxtrot Café & Market To Open New Store In Chicago
Foxtrot, an upscale corner store chain, will open its first brand-new location at 935 W. Webster in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood on May 15, joining six other stores in the Windy City and two in Dallas. Foxtrot is expanding its local and curated café menu with new offerings for breakfast, lunch and afternoon dining. The […]
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Houchens Food Group Acquires 3 Indiana Save A Lot Stores
Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group Inc. (HFG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, has entered the Indiana Save A Lot market by acquiring stores in three cities – Princeton, Sullivan and Vincennes. With the expansion, more than 60 employees at the three stores will join the HFG family, becoming future employee-owners through the […]
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Meijer, WK Kellogg Co. Support Detroit Middle School Sports
Meijer and WK Kellogg Co. recently partnered to support the next generation of student athletes in the Detroit area, donating $25,000 to strengthen middle school sports programs at five schools. Through the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger program, Great Oaks Academy, Trillium Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy, Center Line Prep and the Detroit Lions Academy each received $5,000 to enhance their athletic programs […]
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Birch Benders Introduces Organic Quick Bread, Muffin Mixes
Chicago-based Birch Benders has introduced Organic Chocolate Chip and Organic Blueberry Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes. As the first widely available organic options of their kind, these mixes combine the convenience of quick baking with the taste and quality of real, organic ingredients. Customers can find the two new Birch Benders Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes nationwide […]