David H. Murdock, Dole’s chairman and CEO, has completed his acquisition of Dole Food Co. Inc. The $13.50-per-share purchase price represents a total valuation of Dole at more than $1.6 billion, including net debt, fees and expenses. The going-private merger agreement was approved on Oct. 31 during a special meeting of the Dole stockholders. Dole’s […]
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Hershey Donates $100K To WWP, Participates In ‘Believe In Heroes’ Campaign
The Hershey Co. has donated $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and is participating in the “Believe in Heroes” campaign. The donation will help support Wounded Warrior Project’s numerous programs, which are addressing the urgent needs of this generation’s injured service members. To promote the Believe in Heroes campaign and raise awareness of WWP, Hershey […]
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Domino, C&H Sugar Becoming Available In Flip-Top Dispenser
Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar will soon be available in a new, easy-to-use flip-top dispenser, featuring Quick Dissolve Sugar and Pourable Brown Sugar. Domino Foods Inc., a leader in the sugar category, has previously been credited with introducing the Domino Sugar 4-lb. canister into the marketplace. By mid-November, the new flip-top package redesign will be […]
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Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has appointed three new commissioners who will each serve a three-year term. Peggy Grover of BenchMark Potato in Rexburg; Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen; and Tommy Brown of Lamb Weston in Pocatello were formally sworn in at the IPC’s October commission meeting in Sun Valley. The commissioners were […]
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NGA’s Larkin Appointed To Chamber Of Commerce Committee
National Grocers Association (NGA) President and CEO Peter Larkin has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 (C-100). “Congratulations to Peter on his appointment to the U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100. This is a great honor for Peter and for NGA and is a testament to the important role […]
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Convenience Retailers ‘Fuel’ The Capitol Christmas Tree
Convenience retailers from the Northwest to the East Coast are providing the fuel and refreshments for the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree caravan as it travels on its 25-day trip from Washington State to Washington, D.C. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is serving as a lead sponsor of the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree and […]
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Hiland Dairy Debuts Festive-Flavored Milks For The Holidays
Hiland Dairy is introducing four holiday-inspired flavored milks, including Chocolate Mint, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet and Snickerdoodle. These new flavors are perfect cold, warm or as a creamer for coffee and tea and can even be incorporated into many holiday recipes, according to Hiland. “We wanted to offer our customers a festive, sweet treat to […]
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Red Robin Releases Steak Fries At Grocery Retail
For more than 40 years, Red Robin restaurants have served signature Bottomless Steak Fries. Now, a frozen version of those fries—Red Robin’s Seasoned Steak Fries—are available in the grocery retail sector. The fries are available in frozen food aisles nationwide, prepared with Red Robin Seasoning Salt. Red Robin’s first product for retail distribution, the take-home […]