Two of Kroger’s Private Selection pies recently received big awards. The limited-edition Pear Blueberry pie (available in the fall) and the Dulce de Leche pie won blue ribbons at the 2013 American Pie Council/Crisco National Pie Championships, held in Florida earlier this year. Go here to see a complete list of winners.
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Shopper Behavior Report Finds The Economy, Americans Getting Healthier
Acosta Sales & Marketing, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has released its bi-annual “The Why? Behind the Buy” report, which provides insights into the behavior and buying patterns of today’s shoppers as well as tips to help CPG and retail marketers adapt to the ever-evolving shopping […]
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Bud Light, McDonald’s, Coke Among Most Valuable Food And Bev Brands
Changing consumer habits, ongoing health concerns and economic pressure on core customers moderated results in BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 research in the food and drink category. Brands emphasized value, added healthier menu options and remodeled locations. • Beer improved 36 percent, the greatest percentage brand value rise of all categories. Bud […]
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House Farm Bill Fails By Slim Margin
The House of Representatives voted Thursday on the Farm Bill and, by a 195-234 vote, the bill failed to pass. Debate over the bill’s 200-plus amendments began June 18. The five-year Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act sought to reform the nation’s dairy, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, sugar and conservation programs. The most […]
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Kroger’s Same-Store Sales Up 3.3 Percent In First Quarter
The Kroger Co. reported Thursday that its same-store sales for the first quarter of 2013 were up 3.3 percent, without fuel. It marks the company’s 38th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales. “Kroger achieved strong sales and record earnings per share for the quarter, and our customers’ positive view of us continues to improve,” […]
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Kum & Go Founder Krause Dies At 78
The founder of the Kum & Go convenience store chain has died. Mr. William A. Krause passed away Wednesday morning at his West Des Moines, Iowa, home after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. “With heavy hearts, we say goodbye today […]
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Jamba Retail Smoothie Line Grows With Addition Of Green Fusion
Jamba has added Green Fusion fruit and veggie smoothie to its lineup. It’s the latest in a line of frozen “at-home” smoothie kit varieties to be developed by food manufacturer Inventure Foods Inc. in partnership with leading smoothie retailer Jamba Juice Co. Inc. Green Fusion smoothie appears in the frozen section of grocery stores this […]
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New Extra Strength Sour Apple 5-Hour Energy Targets Outdoorsmen
Living Essentials, the distributor of 5-hour Energy products, is adding a new flavor to its line of Extra Strength energy shots. New Sour Apple Extra Strength 5-hour Energy will make its debut in September. The new offering will bear a camouflage wrapper, and target hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts. The company is planning an […]