The Little Potato Co., the largest grower of creamer potatoes in North America, has launched smaller packaging with a 1.5-lb. gusset bag that is portable and easy to store for its red, yellow and blue creamer potatoes. Each variety is proprietary to the company and comes with a unique story, appearance, flavor and texture. The […]
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Posted in, Midwest, National
Hy-Vee’s Watson Appointed IGIA Chairman
Tom Watson, EVP and chief retail officer for Hy-Vee Inc., has been appointed as chairman of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) board of directors. He replaces Brian Burnam, owner of Keith’s Foods in Bloomfield, Iowa, who has served on the board for the past nine years. “I am proud to welcome such a prestigious […]
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Reynolds, Lorillard, Imperial Confirm Acquisition Talk
In response to U.K. disclosure obligations, today Imperial Tobacco PLC issued an announcement describing certain discussions among Imperial, Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and Lorillard Inc. Reynolds and Lorillard confirmed the talks. Reynolds American said it is in discussions regarding a possible acquisition of Lorillard. British American Tobacco (BAT), RAI’s largest shareholder, is participating in the […]
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Insignia Capital Group Acquires Parent Company Of On The Border Brand
Insignia Capital Group has acquired Truco Enterprises from Arbor Investments and Truco’s co-founders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 by David Silver and Roy Truitt and based in Dallas, Texas, Truco is a leading developer and marketer of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the On The Border brand. The company’s […]
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Metro Detroit Youth Day Celebrates 32nd Anniversary July 9
One of the highlights of summer for more than 35,000 youngsters from the Metro Detroit area is the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD). This year, the event for children will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on July 9 at Belle Isle Park from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It is the largest youth event in Michigan, according […]
Posted in, Albertsons, National, West
Memorial Service For Albertsons’ Dave Simonson To Be Held In September
A celebration of life for Mr. Dave Simonson, former president of Albertsons Southern California region, will be held in September. Mr. Simonson died in late June following a battle with dementia. He was in his mid-60s. “Dave fought a very tough fight,” his wife Cathie says, “waking up each day with a smile on his […]
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IDDBA Expects To Appoint New CEO By Aug. 1
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) expects to have a new president and CEO in place no later than Aug. 1, according to Bill Klump, chairman of the IDDBA board and chief marketing officer for Butterball LLC. Klump says the search, which started several months ago following the death of longtime President and CEO Ms. Carol Christison, […]
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Clear Lam Designs New Yogurt Pouch Line For Stonyfield
Meeting consumer demand for convenient, portable and resealable packaging, Clear Lam Packaging says it has worked closely with Stonyfield to develop special packaging films for a new yogurt pouch that answers the demands of today’s consumers. The new yogurt pouch line is designed for on-the-go enjoyment and includes YoBaby, YoTot and YoKids Yogurt branded pouches. […]
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General Mills Unveils 150 New Products
General Mills says it is tapping into the latest consumer-driven food trends with its new lineup of product innovation launching this summer. Cheerios Protein cereal, Larabar Renola grain-free granola, Chex Gluten Free Oatmeal, nacho cheese blasted Old El Paso taco shells, Suddenly Salad made with whole grains, Pillsbury Melts filled cookies and Haagen-Dazs Triple Sensations […]
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Veggie Patch Launches Two New Vegetable Products
Seeking to satisfy Americans’ increasing appetite for healthier food options and the desire to incorporate more vegetables into their diets, Veggie Patch, a leading brand of flavorful and healthy vegetable-based foods, says it is debuting two new and unique creations: Roasted Red Pepper Falafel and Moroccan Red Lentil Cakes. Veggie Patch’s new Roasted Red Pepper […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Yumz Express Kiosks To Be Offered At Gulf-Branded Retail Locations
Gulf Oil LP, one of the fastest growing branded marketers of energy products in the U.S., has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is an innovative self-serve, compact frozen yogurt kiosk. “Gulf Oil is pleased to add Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as one of our […]
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Nestlé Coffee-Mate, Keurig Partner To Offer Branded Coffee K-Cup With Creamer
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Nestlé USA are bringing Nestlé Coffee-mate branded coffee with creamer to K-Cup packs for the Keurig brewing system. Nestlé Coffee-mate is the first brand to offer a K-Cup pack for hot coffee that combines roast and ground coffee with branded creamer. The companies plan to launch the new Nestlé Coffee-mate […]
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Kroger To Buy Online Retailer Vitacost.com For $280M
The Kroger Co. plans to acquire Vitacost.com Inc., a leading online retailer of healthy living products, for approximately $280 million, or $8 per share, in cash. The purchase price represents a premium of 51 percent to Vitacost.com’s closing share price on Feb. 19, 2014, the day before a major Vitacost.com shareholder publicly asked the company […]
Posted in, Industry News, National
Frozen Pies And Cakes Decline As Americans Seek Gourmet Flavors, Snackable Indulgences
Few things are more American than baseball, blue jeans and apple pie, just so long as that apple pie isn’t frozen. While total retail sales of prepared cakes and pies grew 24 percent from 2009 to 2014 to reach $11.2 billion, frozen and refrigerated cakes and pies was the only segment to decline (2.4 percent), […]
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Sofi Award Winners Recognized At Summer Fancy Food Show
The winners of the 2014 sofi Awards for the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of the year were announced Monday evening during a red-carpet ceremony at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The awards, considered the top honor in the $88.3 billion specialty food industry, were presented by acclaimed pastry chef Dominique Ansel, […]
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Pinnacle Terminates Merger Agreement With Hillshire, Will Receive $163M
Pinnacle Foods Inc. on Monday announced that it has exercised its right to terminate the merger agreement between the company and The Hillshire Brands Co. announced May 12. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Pinnacle is entitled to receive a cash payment from Hillshire Brands of $163 million as a result of this […]
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Hormel Foods Buying Maker Of Muscle Milk
Hormel Foods Corp. plans to acquire CytoSport, one of the largest sports nutrition companies in the U.S. and the maker of Muscle Milk. As a leading provider of premium protein products in the sports nutrition category, CytoSport says its brands align with Hormel Foods’ focus on protein while further diversifying Hormel’s portfolio and broadening the […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Zero Zone Introduces ColdLoop CO2 Subcritical Refrigeration System
The Zero Zone ColdLoop CO2 Subcritical System is now available for food retailers who want a reliable, efficient refrigeration system to cool their food display cases, but one that won’t be harmful to the environment and the ozone layer. Retailers now have an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional refrigeration systems, which use large amounts of […]
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Gold Creek Foods Purchases Schreiber Distribution Center
Gold Creek Foods has acquired a 124,000-s.f. distribution and production facility in Gainesville, Ga., to meet customers’ and vendor needs and advance its corporate growth business plan. The company acquired a 24-acre site at 2255 White Sulphur Rd., which formerly housed Schreiber Foods. The site is in an established industrial sector of Gainesville, has rail access, […]
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Klugs Get Good News About CF Clinical Trials
Unified Grocers’ Sue Klug and her teenage daughter Shelby, who suffers with cystic fibrosis, have been longtime supporters of the CF community. Their family has helped host countless fundraisers and raise generous funds for the Southern California chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (read more about their efforts here). The Klugs and other Cystic Fibrosis […]