More than 30 national leading consumer brands and 100 grocery retail banners have pledged to support this generation of veterans by participating in the 2014 Wounded Warrior Project Believe in Heroes campaign. Believe in Heroes benefits Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Since its inception […]
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The Little Potato Co. Debuts New Packaging And Products
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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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 […]
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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, […]