A recent study by The Hartman Group on U.S. eating habits reveals that the percentage of Americans savoring dessert after dinner has increased 5 percent since 2009, and 78 percent of treats enjoyed after dinner include chocolates. At the same time, there has been a resurgence in consumers purchasing trade-up and premium dark chocolate since […]
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Posted in, Grocery Industry, National
Consumers Buying More Specialty Food, Survey Says
Consumers are choosing specialty foods over conventional foods at record levels, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association. Close to 75 percent of U.S. consumers report making specialty food purchases this year, a major increase since the economic downturn of 2009 when only 46 percent reported that they bought these high-quality products. Consumers […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Caribou’s Amy’s Blend Brings Warmth To CancerCare
Caribou Coffee has kicked off its 18th annual Caribou Coffee Amy’s Blend program, which pays tribute to the company’s original roastmaster, Amy Erickson. Erickson lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995; the company hopes to address the common needs of those impacted by the disease with this year’s merchandise collection and social campaign. The […]
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Queso Dip Yellow Added To Gordo’s Cheese Dip Line
Kachwa Foods is launching Queso Dip Yellow to it’s No. 1-selling brand Gordo’s Cheese Dip line up. Made with 100 percent real cheese and wholesome ingredients, Gordo’s Queso Dip brings “The Real Taste of Old Mexico” home in six flavors—Original, Mild, Hot, Cheese ‘n Salsa, Chipotle and the newest variety, Queso Dip-Yellow. Gordo’s Cheese Dip […]
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Better4U Foods Introduces Gluten-Free Personal Pizzas
The Better4U Foods brand is introducing gluten-free consumers to the new personal version of its frozen Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. The Better4U gluten-free personal pizzas have a suggested retail price of $5.99-$6.99. Better4U Foods will offer a personal sized 7-inch version of each of the brand’s full sized Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. Now available in […]
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FMI, United Fresh Forge Three-Year Commitment For Chicago Trade Events
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and United Fresh Produce Association have announced a three-year agreement to co-locate the organizations’ respective trade shows: United Fresh 2014 and FMI Connect, the Global Food Retail Experience. Registration opens today for the June 10-13, 2014, events in Chicago. “Our partnership with United Fresh brings a vine-ripe vibrancy and fresh-picked […]
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Joe Sheetz Steps Into CEO Role At Sheetz
Joe S. Sheetz, EVP of finance and store development, will officially step into the role of president and CEO for Sheetz Inc. on Tuesday. Current chief executive Stan Sheetz leaves the presidency after 18 years and will stay active in the role of chairman. “I am honored to be entrusted with the leadership of my […]
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Co-Sales Expands Fresh Division
Co-Sales and Cashman-Edwards Inc. have merged their businesses and Andrew B. Cashman and his staff will join the Co-Sales management team to expand the company’s produce/fresh division in the Intermountain region. As Co-Sales’ new director of produce, Cashman will combine his 23-year-old produce company with Co-Sales. “Cashman-Edwards Inc. and its principals are very excited for […]