Meijer will begin accepting beverage containers for return on Monday, June 15, at its Michigan stores after temporarily discontinuing returns in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, there is an estimated $65 million in unreturned beverage containers in Michigan. Retailers will need to take additional action around sanitization and social distancing to accommodate the expected return of large […]
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Hormel Foods Unveils 2 New Chili Dog Toppings
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods, makers of Hormel chili, has launched two new chili pour overs– Chili Cheese and Coney Island – specially designed as chili dog toppings. The two varieties, formulated to have a thicker consistency to allow the chili to stay on the hot dog better than traditional, no bean chili, were modeled after […]
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LG Business Solutions Unveils Suite Of Digital Signage Packages
LG Business Solutions USA, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has introduced a suite of digital signage packages that allows businesses to communicate their policies, sanitization standards and real-time updates. Representing the first in LG’s all-new series of Health Protocol Solutions, these digital signage packages are designed for indoor and window-facing use in either landscape or portrait […]
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MIDWEST: Skippy Peanut Butter Introduces 3 New Protein Products
The makers of Skippy peanut butter recently launched of three new products, providing consumers with more ways to add high-protein, plant-based and functional foods to their diets. Skippy Squeeze Peanut Butter and Skippy Peanut Butter Spreads, Skippy No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Spreads and Skippy Added Protein Peanut Butter will be available at select retailers […]
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The J.M. Smucker Co. Names Ferguson Leader Of Pet Food, Pet Snacks Business
The J.M. Smucker Co. has named Rob Ferguson as SVP and general manager of its Pet Food and Pet Snacks business. Ferguson has been serving in an interim capacity since last year. “Rob has a thorough understanding of the pet food and pet snacks industry and has articulated a compelling vision to grow our brands,” […]
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Eagleeye Joins Organic Valley’s Leadership Team
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has appointed Joseph Eagleeye as CFO of CROPP Cooperative. With more than 25 years of experience and financial data expertise, Eagleeye brings an expanded focus on analytics to leading the cooperative’s finance division. As CFO, Eagleeye will oversee the cooperative’s finance, accounting, investor relations, demand management, supply forecasting, information resources, business insights, […]
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Sweet Baby Ray’s Launches New No Sugar Added Barbecue Sauce Line
Sweet Baby Ray’s recently released two flavors of Ray’s No Sugar Added barbecue sauce, Original and Hickory. Ray’s No Sugar Added offers a signature sweet, smoky and tangy flavor profile while delivering 1g sugar and 1g net carbs per serving. “We’ve landed on a No Sugar Added recipe that’s gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, keto-friendly – and actually […]
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Price Chopper Opens New Store In Kansas
Price Chopper has opened a new store in Gardner, Kansas, the 52nd location for the Overland Park, Kansas-based grocery chain. The 63,000-s.f. store at 660 E. Main St. will employ about 180 people. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration were held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Store features The new store features […]