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Posted inBakery News, Midwest, Southeast
Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Classic Cookie
Legacy Bakehouse, a Wisconsin-based contract and private label manufacturer of baked snacks, has acquired Mannon Specialty Foods Inc. dba Classic Cookie, a Sevierville, Tennessee-based baker of premium cookie products. This acquisition expands Legacy’s baking categories and geographic reach while adding a retail brand with national distribution. This is the second bakery acquisition by Legacy Bakehouse […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Introduce ProPack Snack
Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy have introduced ProPack Snack, a high-protein cottage cheese designed for on-the-go, health-conscious consumers. Available in a 4-ounce portable cup, ProPack Snack has 12 grams of protein per serving. With growing consumer demand for high-protein, grab-and go options, Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy are meeting these evolving preferences with a product […]
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Winning The Big Game In Produce Department With Crazy Fresh
The excitement of the Big Game brings a golden opportunity for the produce department to shine. Game-day gatherings are all about good food and great company and, as grocery professionals, we have the chance to help consumers create memorable moments. With thoughtful displays, smart merchandising and convenient solutions, you can turn game-day excitement into big […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
The J.M. Smucker Co. To Sell Cloverhill, Big Texas Brands To JTM Foods
The J.M. Smucker Co. has reached an agreement to divest its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, as well as certain private label products, to Ohio-based JTM Foods LLC. The all-cash transaction is valued at about $40 million, subject to a working capital adjustment, and includes relevant trademarks and licenses and the company’s manufacturing facility in Chicago. About 400 employees also will transition […]
Posted inExecutive News, Hy-Vee, Marketing News, Midwest
Mazza Promoted At Hy-Vee, Will Oversee RedMedia
Kathryn Mazza has been promoted to SVP and CMO for Hy-Vee and president of RedMedia, the grocer’s retail media network. Mazza, who joined Hy-Vee last February and previously served as SVP of RedMedia, will oversee the continued growth and development of the RMN, which was launched in 2023. In its first months of operation, RedMedia […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Midwest
Minnesota Grocers Grapple With Labor Mandates, Population Decline
Minnesota’s grocery industry is navigating a period of significant economic and workforce transformation. According to Patrick Garofalo, president of the Minnesota Grocers Association, the state’s stagnant economy and shifting demographics are creating challenges for businesses, particularly independent grocers. In 2024, Minnesota’s economy experienced modest growth, with its GDP reaching $394.7 billion, which is a 1.4 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Media Boosts Advertising Options On Platform
Meijer Media, the retailer’s retail media network, has introduced new advertising tactics – Pinterest and Online Video (OLV) and Connected TV (CTV) – to advance its capabilities in the digital advertising industry. The offerings are designed to help brands connect with shoppers in more personalized, impactful ways that support product discovery. “By combining creative storytelling, […]