Americans will be celebrating more than their independence and freedom next month. They also will be able enjoy their beloved Twinkies snack cakes. Hostess Brands LLC, maker of Twinkies, says the product as well as Hostess CupCakes, Ding Dongs, Donettes and other classic treats, will be back on store shelves July 15. In the meantime, […]
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TreeHouse To Acquire Cains Foods For $35M
TreeHouse Foods Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cains Foods, a privately owned Ayer, Mass.-based manufacturer of shelf-stable mayonnaise, dressings and sauces with approximately $80 million in annual revenue. The Cains’ product portfolio offers retail and foodservice customers an array of packaging sizes, sold under both private label store brands and the […]
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Khalaf Promoted To VP Of Industry Development At Kraft
Kraft Foods Group’s Omar Khalaf has been promoted to VP of industry development following the recent announcement that Regenia Stein intends to retire. Khalaf will be responsible for leading Kraft sales and industry development with a focus on category and customer development opportunities. “Omar’s various experiences in field and customer development roles will provide a […]
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Giumarra Hires Western Region Business Manager
Giumarra has added Kellee Harris to its marketing team. She joins the company today as western region business manager. Harris comes to Giumarra from Package Containers Inc., where her responsibilities included business development and account management for the California, Utah and Colorado regions. She also has held positions in the nonprofit and sporting goods sectors, […]
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Study: Volatility Squeezing Global Private Label Supply Chain
Rising and increasingly volatile costs dominate retailers’ top challenges sourcing private label goods, while changes in consumer behavior fueled by mobility and online shopping are driving the strategic importance of private label sourcing, according to a new Deloitte study, “Private Label Sourcing: Strategies to Differentiate and Defend.” “Rapid population growth, skewed to developing regions, is […]
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Amaize Sweet Corn Available For The Season
It’s time again for Amaize Sweet Corn, a rare breed of sweet white corn grown in limited supply throughout the U.S. This corn is noted for its taste, texture and sweetness, all of which took more than 20 years to perfect. George Crookham and Bruce Hobdey developed Amaize Sweet Corn at Crookham Co. The pair […]
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PCC Pilot Testing Mobile Grocery Manufacturer Coupons For Natural, Organic Brands
Chinook Book, in partnership with PCC Natural Markets and 11 product brands, today launched the nation’s first mobile grocery manufacturer coupons for natural and organic products. Using the Chinook Book mobile app, the coupons are initially available in the Seattle/Puget Sound area for redemption at all nine PCC Natural Markets stores. “PCC is happy to […]
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Kroger Private Selection Pies Win Blue Ribbons At Championships
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.