The Quaker Oats Co., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., says it is introducing a range of innovative products for the New Year. Three new oat-based innovations include Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cups and Quaker Real Medleys Cereal. • Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola, a first-of-its-kind hot cereal that delivers both Quaker […]
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Chicken Council Responds To Report About Poultry Bacteria
The National Chicken Council is responding to a Consumer Reports article, “The High Cost of Cheap Chicken,” released last week and featured in the February 2014 issue of the magazine and online at consumerreports.org. Americans eat about 160 million servings of chicken each day, and 99.99 percent of those servings are consumed safely, according to […]
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Target CEO Offers Free Credit Monitoring, Video Apology For Data Breach
Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target, has issued a video apology for the data breach that has impacted some 40 million of its customers, and resulted in several lawsuits, according to reports. “We understand that a situation like this creates stress and anxiety about the safety of your payment card data at Target,” […]
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Godshall’s Specialty Meats Rolls Out Content-Focused Website
Specialty meat producer Godshall’s has launched its redesigned website and refocused social media campaigns. The Telford, Pa.-based company says the transition from basic product listing to a content-rich approach is a result of its dedication to build awareness of its versatile core brands. “It’s tempting to think that producing a quality product that converts customers with […]
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Aldi Launches Growth Strategy To Operate Nearly 2K U.S. Stores By 2018
Discount grocer Aldi today announced a five-year strategic plan to open 650 new stores across the nation. The company launched its expansion efforts after announcing it would build a regional headquarters and distribution center in Moreno Valley, Calif. To reach its goal of 2,000 stores, Aldi plans to accelerate the pace of new store openings over the […]
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OSMG To Open Cincinnati Office
OSMG (On-Shelf Marketing Group LLC) will open an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, next month. OSMG Cincinnati is the second location for the national sales agency solution deployed for Walmart and now Kroger. OSMG was founded in 2007 and combines the strengths of four of the strongest regional sales agents in the CPG industry. The team […]
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7-Eleven Targets Millennial Shoppers With Holiday Merchandise
To appeal to Gen Y, or millennial-age shoppers, 7-Eleven is going heavy this holiday season on pop culture, pro sports, tech and toys, gadget-y stocking stuffers, video games, DVDs and gift cards. The convenience store chain also says it is pricing the items to compete with big-box and online retailers. Millennials value convenience more than […]
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Lykins Oil Donates Nearly $13K To Nature Center Through BP Grant Program
Lykins Oil Cos., through the BP Fueling Communities Program, has donated $12,500 to the Cincinnati Nature Center, a nonprofit nature education organization founded in 1965. It is the largest member-supported nature center in the country, with more than 100,000 visitors each year. Fueling Communities provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP branded […]
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Frieda’s ‘Power Of Purple’ On Trend For 2014
Frieda’s Specialty Produce is getting a boost for the “Power of Purple” movement as the global authority on color, Pantone, announces “Radiant Orchid” as the Color of the Year for 2014. According to Pantone, a provider of professional color standards for the design industries, “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid […]
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MoneyGram Signs Agreement With New Albertson’s Inc.
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has signed an agreement with New Albertson’s Inc. (NAI) to offer money transfer, bill payment and money order services in all Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Markets grocery stores. The new agreement with NAI includes provisions that will allow customers to interact face to face with customer […]
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Mario Lopez Partners With Avocados From Mexico On Holiday Promotion
Host of “Extra” and “The X Factor” Mario Lopez has partnered with Avocados from Mexico (AFM) to celebrate this holiday season by showcasing how his family combines Mexican and American holiday traditions, including the use of fresh avocados from Mexico in his favorite recipes. Those recipes and more are available on the AFM website to encourage […]
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Kroger Names Tuffin SVP Of Retail Divisions
The Kroger Co. has promoted Mark Tuffin to SVP of retail divisions. He succeeds Michael Ellis, who will become Kroger’s president and COO on Jan. 1. Tuffin, 53, has been president of the company’s Smith’s Food and Drug Stores division in Salt Lake City since 2011. He brings more than 32 years of grocery industry […]
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Tarté Asian Yogurt Hits Shelves
Tarté Asian Yogurt says it is leading the pack when it comes to innovation in the yogurt industry. Asian yogurt originally was introduced by the French during the colonial period of Indochina. Asian Yogurt has a lighter, more subtle sweet taste, yet it is smooth and creamy in texture for a high-protein yogurt. Asian yogurt’s signature […]
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NGA Expresses Opposition To Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement
U.S. District Court Judge John Gleeson on Friday issued a decision granting final approval to the proposed settlement of In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. This litigation involves complaints filed in 2005 by the National Grocers Association (NGA) and other associations and merchants against Visa, MasterCard and some of the […]
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Gourmet Cheesecake Protein Bar Rolls Out This Month
Pure Protein bar entrepreneur David McCabe is debuting his latest natural protein bar this month: the Gourmet Cheesecake Protein Bar. “We’ve waited a long time to introduce this bar,” said McCabe, CEO of Advanced Nutrient Science and who is known as the “bar man” throughout the nutrition sports industry. “The Gourmet Cheesecake Protein Bar is […]
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Unified Reports $17M Loss For Fiscal 2013
Unified Grocers Inc. has released its results for the fiscal year ended Sept. 28. The Los Angeles-based cooperative reported gross billings of $3.743 billion and net sales of $3.692 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively, compared to the prior fiscal year ended Sept. 29, 2012. The company reported a net loss […]
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Study: Crowded Stores Lead Consumers To Think And Behave Differently
Recent research in the American Marketing Association’s Journal of Marketing Research finds that, as the environment becomes more crowded, consumers show an increased preference for products with safety connotations. Crowds also cause consumers to process marketing messages differently and actually appear to become more averse to risk in general. Whether shopping for groceries at a […]
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Linwoods Superfoods Unveils Enhanced Website
Linwoods, maker of flaxseed-based superfood blends, has launched an expanded website to build its online community and provide customers with healthy living tips. The family-owned company offers six superfood blends that are rich in omega oils, vitamins, minerals and fiber. The newly enhanced website provides an improved user experience and a range of content, including […]
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Oregon Cherry Growers Promotes Weeden To EVP, GM And CFO
Grower-owned cooperative Oregon Cherry Growers has promoted Danny Weeden, who has been with the company for nearly 10 years in the role of VP and CFO, to EVP, GM and CFO. In his new position, Weeden will manage operations in addition to finance, IT and supply chain functions for the cooperative, which supplies fresh, maraschino, […]