Minneapolis-based Cargill and New York-based Continental Grain Company has acquired Sanderson Farms through a joint venture between companies. The acquisition was announced on Aug. 9, 2021. As a part of the closing of the transaction, Cargill and Continental Grain have combined Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a subsidiary of Continental Grain, forming a new privately held […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
National Pork Board Introduces Ponle Pork Platform
Des Moines, Iowa-based The National Pork Board is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its newest platform, Ponle Pork. The board has used the summer grilling season to incorporate the meat into families’ dinner tables. This year, however, during the observance, the organization is celebrating the meat’s nutritional value and its integral role in Latinos’ past, present and […]
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Survey Reports Candy Companies Providing Deeper Transparency
America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a report issued Sept. 8 by Partnership for a Healthier America and the National Confectioners Association. The report found that leading chocolate and candy companies – Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Ferrara Candy Company, Lindt, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Russell Stover Chocolates – met and […]
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Survey Finds Consumers Shifting Grocery Purchasing Behaviors
Nearly half of Americans feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle and 76 percent of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment survey […]
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Instacart Acquires E-Commerce Platform Rosie
Instacart has acquired Rosie, an e-commerce platform for local and independent retailers and wholesalers. With this acquisition, Instacart is deepening its commitment to serving local and independent grocers and expanding its Instacart Platform e-commerce offerings. Founded in 2013 in Ithaca, New York, the Rosie team has spent nearly a decade building relationships and supporting local and independent retailers […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre’s Huber Discusses Driving Category Growth At IBIE Expo
Sponsored Content The International Baking Industry Exposition is back and this time, St Pierre is on the scene. St Pierre Bakery has been carving out a space in the American bakery market since 2015. Ahead of IBIE in Las Vegas, The Shelby Report talks to St Pierre Bakery Customer Development Director, Jake Huber. Read more on why […]
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FMI Survey Finds Food Industry Investing In Customer Experience
Despite a challenging year marked by a persisting pandemic, historic inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages, the food industry is making investments to meet shoppers’ evolving tastes, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s annual research report, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2022. The survey finds that food retailers are focusing on investments in new technologies […]
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Instacart, Quicklly To Deliver Indian Groceries In 7 Cities
Quicklly and Instacart have announced the companies’ expanded partnership to offer delivery of Quicklly’s Indian pantry staples, desi spices and sauces across seven U.S. cities: New York City; Chicago; Austin, Texas; Fremont, California; Sunnyvale, California; Naperville, Illinois; and Edison, New Jersey. The Instacart app also offers nationwide delivery of Quicklly’s ready-to-eat Indian meals kits in three to four […]