Spangler Candy Co. has promoted Bill Martin to president. He is the first person outside the Spangler family to serve in the role. The Ohio-based company made the announcement on its Facebook page earlier this week. Martin, who was appointed EVP and CFO of the company in 2008, “has performed increasingly important responsibilities,” the post […]
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Survey: American Appetite For Organic Breaks Through $35B Mark
American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet. In fact, sales of organic products in the U.S. jumped to $35.1 billion in 2013, up 11.5 percent from the previous year’s $31.5 billion and the fastest growth rate in five years, according to the latest survey on the organic industry from the Organic […]
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Taps Trader Joe’s VP As Its New CFO
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the oldest and largest privately-held specialty premium coffee and tea retailer in the U.S., has appointed Trader Joe’s executive Karen Cate as its CFO. She is responsible for all accounting, finance, treasury and IT functions at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Her teams are focused on delivering value-added business […]
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Shelby’s Stephanie Reid To Moderate Upcoming WGA Webinar
Stephanie Reid, EVP of Shelby Publishing Co., will moderate a webinar May 28 about mentoring the next generation of leaders. The webinar, hosted by the Women Grocers of America (WGA), is being presented by Lisa Walsh, VP of PepsiCo Sales, and Barbara Thomas, director of training at K-VA-T Food Stores. These industry veterans will talk […]
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Norseland Inc. Appoints Carter Califri GM Of Sales And Marketing
Norseland Inc. of Darien, Conn., has appointed Carter Califri as GM of sales and marketing. “With 20 years experience in sales and trade marketing, Carter’s breadth of knowledge in consumer goods, focused management style, keen customer insight and close associations in the retail field are vital assets that will lead our team in building stronger […]
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Initiative Urges Consumers To Take Fresh Look At Frozen Foods
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the “Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.“ category education and promotion initiative. Leading American frozen food makers have come together to launch this first-of-a kind national dialogue to inform and remind consumers that […]
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Almond Dream Now Available In 24-oz. Tubs
Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt is now available in a 24-oz. tub, ideal for multi-serve occasions. Made from real almonds, and no genetically engineered ingredients, it is high in calcium, contains live and active cultures and is gluten, lactose and soy free. “Our Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt single-serve container has been very well-received by customers. The […]
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Litehouse Introduces Feta Cheese Into Produce
Litehouse Foods has moved its Litehouse Feta Cheese Crumbles to grocers’ produce departments, next to the salad makings. “We listened to consumers and know they don’t have a lot of time for grocery shopping, but they still want to create delicious and healthy meals for their families,” says Margi Gunter, brand manager at Litehouse Foods. […]