Ace Hardware, the industry’s largest hardware cooperative, has aggressive plans to open 750 new independently owned stores domestically over the next five years. Ace says its multi-faceted approach to growth looks to a variety of channels and opportunities for expansion, including a growing emphasis on the retail grocery sector. Citing double-digit growth, unparalleled customer enthusiasm […]
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Posted in, National, New Products
PAM Cooking Spray Introduces Coconut Oil Spray
PAM Cooking Spray is rolling out Pam Coconut Oil Spray. Made with 100% coconut oil, Pam Coconut Oil Spray is ideal for gluten-free cooking, while offering Pam’s superior non-stick performance, according to the ConAgra Foods-owned brand. Pam Coconut Oil Spray can be used fro stovetop and oven-cooking of meat, fish and vegetables, as well as for […]
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Post Holdings To Acquire Michael Foods For $2.45B
Post Holdings plans to acquire MFI Holding Corp. (Michael Foods) from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners, for $2.45 billion. The Michael Foods acquisition will be Post’s largest transaction to date. The deal fits with Post’s focus on diversifying its business to capitalize on consumer shifts toward […]
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Kaivac: Checklist Needed for Cleaning Restrooms
While new cleaning methods have been developed to make general cleaning more efficient and thorough, much of this progress has not applied to restroom cleaning methodologies, according to Kaivac Cleaning Systems. This is a significant oversight because cleaning restrooms is typically very involved and time-consuming. Further, it is invariably performed by one person, so any […]
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MyChelle Dermaceuticals Launches Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
MyChelle, a natural skin care product maker, launched three new anti-aging skin care “superheroes” at Natural Products Expo West in March: Remarkable Retinal Serum, Wrinkle Spot Treatment and Advanced Argan Oil. Each new product is made with proprietary ingredients exclusive to the MyChelle line. The products’ packaging also has been updated to increase product longevity […]
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Fleet Advantage’s New Foundation Program Will Help Kids In Need
Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics and equipment financing, has launched the Kids Around the Corner program as part of the Fleet Advantage Foundation to support children in the communities where its clients are located. Kids Around the Corner will allow Fleet Advantage to donate a percentage of its profits to […]
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Polaner All Fruit Relaunches As Non-GMO Project Verified
Polaner All Fruit is relaunching as Non-GMO Project Verified. As always, Polaner All Fruit is gluten free, contains no high fructose corn syrup and is sweetened with only fruit and fruit juice. To celebrate the non-GMO verification, Polaner All Fruit say it’s reviving its “Don’t Dare Call it Jelly!” campaign with an interactive digital program encouraging […]
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7-Eleven Adds Chicken Dippers To Hot Foods Menu
7-Eleven says it’s adding another small-snack, big-value item to its hot foods lineup: Chicken Dippers. Chicken Dippers are pieces of 100 percent white meat chicken with no fillers that are lightly breaded and served with a choice of Ancho Chipotle, Ranch or Honey Mustard dipping sauce. A cup-holder in the specially designed Dippers packaging helps […]