Dole is introducing its All Natural Kale Caesar Salad Kit, the first to combine super greens and Dole’s popular Caesar recipe. Available at supermarkets nationwide, Dole’s newest kit features a blend of bold, tender baby kale, spinach and crunchy shredded broccoli combined with shaved Parmesan-Romano cheeses, roasted garlic croutons and Dole’s Caesar dressing. It becomes […]
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Posted in, Midwest, National
OGA Gala A Celebration 115 Years In The Making
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. Its 2014 Trade Relations Gala, held April 5 at the North Pointe Hotel and Conference Center in the Polaris area north of Columbus, drew nearly 400 people, and the OGA event experienced a record year for sponsorship. Pinnacle Award winners Fligner’s Market and […]
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Safeway Receives MOAA’s Distinguished Service Award
Safeway Inc. has been selected to receive the 2014 Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals or organizations for their support of national defense and the uniformed service community. The company was recognized by MOAA for its “outstanding support as an employer of Guard and Reserve members and veterans.” “It […]
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Walmart Rolling Out Wild Oats Organic Products
Walmart will carry Wild Oats organic food items. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats says it will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more affordable price point on quality products covering a variety of categories—from salsa and pasta sauce to quinoa and chicken broth. Customers will save 25 percent or more when […]
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Mars Buying Chunk Of P&G’s Pet Food Business For $2.9B
Mars Inc. plans to buy the Iams, Eukanuba and Natura brands in major markets from The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) for $2.9 billion in cash. This, Mars says, is a significant strategic move for Mars Petcare to complement its large and growing global Petcare business. The companies expect to complete the transaction in the […]
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CGAEF Honors Arceneaux, Amens
While it’s certainly an honor when one’s industry peers praise him or her, it’s perhaps an even greater honor when members of one’s own family speak of them in glowing terms. After all, they see them as they are—can’t hide one’s true self from family for very long. Family members of Mondelez International’s Kevin Arceneaux […]
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Halo Beverages Rolls Out BetterSweet Maple Water
Halo Beverages has launched BetterSweet Maple Water. Maple Water is the mineral-rich, subtly sweet water that feeds Maple trees; it contains more than 130 micro-nutrients and organic compounds that help Maple trees thrive all year long. This nutrient-rich water flows from the roots to the buds of maple trees during thaw-freeze cycles in early spring […]
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Walmart, Target, Publix Rank Among Most Valuable In 2014 Best Retail Brands Report
Walmart maintains its No. 1 spot on Interbrand’s 2014 Best Retail Brands list and, even with a 6 percent decline in brand value, it preserves an enormous margin over the next closest brand. Four brands increased their brand value by more than 25 percent this year: Macy’s, Whole Foods, Amazon and Cabela’s. The global Best […]