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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Posted in, Center Store, National, Southeast
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 […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Midwest, National
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 […]