thinkThin’s Crunch bars are getting a makeover with a revealing new design and addition of Coconut Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts to its low sugar fruit and nut family. “What sets the thinkThin brand apart from competitors is our ingredients,” said Lizanne Falsetto, CEO and founder of thinkThin. “Our customers live busy, vibrant lifestyles and they […]
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Health And Wellness Remain Priority In Food Formulation, Ingredients
Health and wellness are twin pillars driving developments across the U.S. food industry in 2013, according to “Food Formulation and Ingredient Trends: Health & Wellness,” a just-released study from market research firm Packaged Facts. Beyond efforts to help curb record-high obesity rates and chronic illnesses, Packaged Facts predicts that both processed food manufacturers and foodservice […]
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N.J.’s ‘Night Of Distinction’ Will Honor Three Industry Leaders
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will host the “Night of Distinction” reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Sheraton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. New to the event this year as part of the evening entertainment is live NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament coverage. “Since this event is typically held during the […]
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NGA Recommends Opting Out And Objecting To Proposed Settlement
Seven and a half years ago, the National Grocers Association (NGA), at the direction of its board, elected to become a plaintiff in a class action payment card interchange fee and merchant discount antitrust litigation In Re Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation on behalf of NGA and its retail and wholesale grocers. NGA […]
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Fazoli’s Enters Grocery Stores With New Refrigerated Entrees, Sides
Quick-service restaurant Fazoli’s, recently rated No. 2 overall among large national fast food chains in the Zagat Survey, is extending its brand to grocery store shelves. The growing chain has launched four Italian entrees and two side dishes targeted at busy consumers who don’t have time at home to prepare a meal. The heat-and-serve entrees […]
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Albertsons LLC Appoints Division Leaders, Will Form Office In Portland
Albertsons LLC has selected the division presidents to lead the stores that it will acquire from Supervalu upon transaction close in mid-March. The Boise, Idaho-based company also will form a new Northwest division office, to be based in Portland, Ore., that will manage operations for stores in Northern Idaho, Oregon and Washington. A combination of […]
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Idahoan Foods Adds New Flavor To Lineup
Idahoan has added a new flavor to its line of Flavored Mashed Potatoes—Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes. It’s the newest potato product to come out of the Idahoan test kitchens and comes in a 4-oz. pouch with four servings. It’s made with 100% Real Idaho potatoes and blended with real cheese, chipotle pepper and […]
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Safeway Debuts Its Own Debit Card To Avoid Bank Fees
Safeway has introduced a combined debit card and store loyalty card so that it can pull money directly out of a customer’s checking account without paying the hefty fees it incurs when customers pay with a bank’s debit card, the San Francisco Business Times reports. Those signing up for the program get a new Safeway […]
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Former Hostess Workers Eligible To Apply For Trade Adjustment Assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that approximately 18,000 workers laid off in 48 states from 864 Hostess company locations are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. “As President Obama said in his State of the Union address, ‘to grow our middle class, our citizens must have access to the education and training […]
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Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen Intros Coffee Concentrate, Pronto!
A local Florida coffee chain, Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen, has introduced Pronto! to its offerings. Pronto is a single-serve cold-brewed liquid coffee concentrate made from 100 percent Arabica beans. Barnie’s believes the coffee concentrate will innovate the coffee industry and satisfy even the most demanding of coffee customers. To use Pronto, guests add one brewstick to 10 […]
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Samuel Adams Boston Lager Hitting Shelves In A Can This Summer
Samuel Adams says that, for the first time, it plans to offer Samuel Adams Boston Lager in a can. The new can design—the result of two years of ergonomic and sensory research and testing—aims to provide a drinking experience that is closer to the taste and comfort of drinking beer from a glass. The “Sam […]
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Honey Maid Introduces ‘Made Co.’ Initiative
Honey Maid today is launching its Made Co. initiative, a contest series through which children age 6-12 will have the chance to win opportunities to have their ideas brought to life with the help of industry experts. Made Co. was developed to encourage children to cultivate their imagination and creativity, and inspire them to make […]
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Campbell Expanding Production, Distribution Capabilities In Mexico
Campbell Soup Co. has entered into commercial arrangements with Grupo Jumex and Conservas La Costeña that will expand the Camden, N.J.-based company’s access to manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Mexico for its beverages, soups, broths and sauces. Grupo Jumex, the largest producer of fruit juices and nectars in Mexico, will manufacture and distribute Campbell’s “V8” […]
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Industry Supports Marketplace Fairness Act
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is applauding the legislative effort to ensure brick and mortar food retailer establishments can compete fairly against online retailers, and that sales taxes are applied equally across sales channels. The authors of the Marketplace Fairness Act, Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-S.D.) and […]
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Report: Food Recalls Hit Two-Year High In 4Q 2012
Food recalls documented by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement reports during the fourth quarter of 2012 reached a two-year quarterly high, according to the ExpertRecall Index released this week. This activity represents an average rate of approximately six food recalls being documented every day in the fourth quarter, affecting some 18.4 million products, […]
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Wiseman Elected To Dean Foods’ Board Of Directors
Dean Foods Co. has elected Robert Tennant Wiseman as a new member of its board of directors. “We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join the Dean Foods board,” said Gregg Tanner, CEO. “The breadth and depth of his business experience in the dairy industry will strengthen the board’s ability to guide Dean Foods […]
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Fresh Foods Panel Represents Whole Supply Chain
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), moderated a breakfast panel during The NGA Show in Las Vegas earlier this week. Joining him on stage were Allen Milam, owner/president of four-store South Florida grocer, Milam’s Markets; Mike Bove, VP-perishables for Nash Finch Co.; Jan DeLyser, VP of marketing for the California […]
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Baloga Joins PFMA As Director Of Government Relations
Alex Baloga has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) as its director of government relations. He will lead PFMA’s government relations efforts at the local, state and federal level. “Alex brings a wealth of legislative knowledge and contacts to our government relations team,” said David McCorkle, PFMA president and CEO. “His experience will allow […]
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Marley Coffee Being Distributed At Kowalski’s Markets, Bristol Farms
Marley Coffee, an artisan-roasted gourmet coffee, says that its products are now being distributed at all Kowalski’s Markets and Bristol Farms. St. Paul, Minn.-based Kowalski’s Markets is a family-owned business with nine stores that feature premium foods, gifts and a variety of in-store amenities. Selection of Marley Coffee’s 8-oz. bags of coffee may vary at […]
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Consumer Panel Survey Released, Industry Leaders Honored At NGA Gala
Price is no longer the No. 1 concern of supermarket shoppers, so finds the 2013 benchmark survey from the National Grocers Association (NGA) in conjunction with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert. Earlier this week, NGA released the results of the latest annual Consumer Panel Survey at the NGA Show in Las Vegas. The survey results, discussed […]