Space Jam Juice LLC, a vape company, is expanding into national convenience store chains, growing from its current 4,000 stores to 10,000 by the end of 2017, and 25,000 stores by the end of 2018. This year’s authorizations include: Circle K Arizona, 580 locations; Circle K West (California, Oregon, Washington), 236 locations; 7-11, 400 locations; Giant (New Mexico), 260 […]
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Changes Are Coming To NEW As Technology, Financial Industries Approached
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest & Midwest Sarah Alter took over as president of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) on June 5. She may be new to the organization, but not to its ideals. She has had a penchant for helping women and diverse leaders advance throughout her career, which fits perfectly with NEW’s vision to […]
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Halo Top Unveils First Non-Dairy And Vegan Flavors
Halo Top Creamery is launching its first low-calorie ice creams that are both non-dairy and vegan-friendly. These seven new additions will hit retailers nationwide mid-October, in Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate, Oatmeal Cookie, Sea Salt Caramel, Caramel Macchiato, Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Covered Banana flavors. “The number one request that we get from our fans is […]
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Former Coca-Cola Leader Cahillane Named Kellogg CEO As Bryant Retires
Kellogg CEO John A. Bryant is retiring. Steven A. Cahillane has been elected CEO of the company, effective Oct. 2. Cahillane has served as president and CEO of The Nature’s Bounty, a health and wellness business, since 2014. Cahillane also will join the company’s board of directors. Bryant will continue as executive chairman of the […]
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Food Industry Associations Praise Tax Reform Proposal
The National Grocers Association (NGA), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have high praise for the proposed tax reform framework published by the group known as the “Big Six.” The group is made up of Republican congressional leaders and administration officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Treasury […]
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Clean Labels, Clean Snacking: The $41B Future Of Candy
From consumers’ growing knowledge about product ingredients, the “clean snacking” mindset has emerged. Clean snacking is a balanced approach to nutrition that explores realistic options rather than a more dogmatic philosophy that forbids snacks or sweets altogether, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in last year’s “Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 11th Edition” report. […]
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Carl Buddig Inks Deal With Kingsford For Pre-Cooked Ribs, Barbecue Entrees
Carl Buddig & Co. subsidiary CBQ has reached a multiyear agreement to produce Kingsford-branded pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees. Kingsford, known for inventing the charcoal briquet, entered the food category this year with the launch of Kingsford BBQ Sauces & Dry Rub. CBQ’s pre-cooked Kingsford ribs and barbecue proteins, made with simple ingredients and no […]
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More Millennials Search In-Store For Deals Than Baby Boomers
Seventy-one percent of Millennials are visiting multiple stores to find the best deals, compared to 57 percent of Baby Boomers, according to the second in a series of reports by First Insight, a technology company focused on product investment and pricing decisions. While Millennials are still going online to search for deals (82 percent), the […]