Unified Grocers combined its Expo and Extravaganza this fall in a new show experience designed to drive sales through the holidays and beyond. The show was held Oct. 23-24 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Unified’s new Sell-abration event is dedicated solely to products and to moving cases at retail. This mid-sized show featured a […]
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Dasani Sparkling Coming Soon
Bottled water brand Dasani will soon roll out Dasani Sparkling Water Beverage: water with a hint of flavor, and bubbles. Dasani Sparkling is unsweetened, has zero calories, is lightly carbonated and infused with natural flavors. It comes in four flavors: Lime, Lemon, Berry and Apple as well as an unflavored variety. Dasani Sparkling is the […]
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Honey Stinger Enters Youth Market With Kids’ Organic Waffles
Honey Stinger, a leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, is rolling out Kids’ Organic Waffles, now available across the country at grocers and specialty retailers. “We often hear from our customers that it’s nearly impossible to keep a stock of Honey Stinger Waffles in the pantry because their kids are always eating them,” says Rich […]
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NGA, FMI Support Effort To Reform Patent System
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have voiced their support of patent system reform. NGA VP of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara made the following statement upon introduction of the Innovation Act of 2013, a patent reform bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week: “NGA commends Chairman (Bob) […]
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13 Inducted Into Candy Hall Of Fame, Top New Products Recognized
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) honored 13 industry veterans with induction into the Candy Hall of Fame during a black-tie gala Oct. 19. More than 360 attended, a record for the event in Tampa, Fla. The inductees include Russell Berg of E.A. Berg Associates; Robert Boutin of Knechtel Inc.; Robert Edelheit of Hanson Faso […]
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Hungry Jack Rolls Out New Seasonal Waffle And Pancake Mix Varieties
Hungry Jack is introducing new waffle and pancake mix varieties. The Hungry Jack Complete Belgian Waffle Mix and Hungry Jack seasonal pancake mix varieties—Complete Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pancake Mix, Complete Cinnamon Spice Flavored Pancake Mix and Easy Pack Funfetti Holiday Buttermilk Pancake Mix—are available nationwide. “During the holiday season, breakfast is the perfect time to […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Launches Ron Burgundy ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ Flavor
Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out its newest limited-batch ice cream flavor, “Scotchy Scotch Scotch.” Created in honor of Ron Burgundy, the fictional TV news anchor with a penchant for all things scotch, the flavor is a concoction of butterscotch ice cream with ribbons of butterscotch swirl. “Scotchy Scotch Scotch is a delicious ice cream […]
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Safeway Reportedly Considering Strategic Options
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. reportedly is considering its strategic options, with Cerberus and other private equity firms “exploring a deal for all or part” of the company, according to Reuters. A Cerberus affiliate, AB Acquisition LLC, bought Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and several other chains from Supervalu earlier this year. New Albertsons Inc., which now operates Jewel-Osco […]