Australia’s [yellow tail] is introducing three new wines in the U.S. this month: Sweet White Roo, Big Bold Red and Pink Moscato. Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is the exclusive marketer. Following up the launch of Sweet Red Roo in 2012, Yellow Tail Sweet White Roo is a white wine with tropical notes from a blend […]
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Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
AWG Partners With Retail Sense On Go-To-Market Strategies For Members
Marketing software company Retail Sense has inked a multi-year contract with Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), a retailer-owned cooperative serving more than 2,500 retail stores, to implement its IntelliSense marketing resource management solution. “AWG is focused on supporting our retail members with their strategic position in the marketplace,” says Steve Arnold, SVP of merchandising and marketing […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, Organic Natural
In The Raw Sweeteners Sales Hit New Record In 2012
In The Raw all-natural sweeteners had a record year in 2012, passing the $50 million mark in retail sales for the first time, reports Cumberland Packing Corp. It saw a 20 percent increase in overall sales vs. 2011, according to a news release. The brand’s products include Sugar In The Raw, Stevia In The Raw, […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Delhaize To Cut 500 Jobs, 33 Sweetbays Closing Sooner Than Expected
Delhaize America is cutting about 350 corporate jobs and also eliminating 150 open positions as part of reorganization. The Salisbury Post reports that Delhaize America, parent company of Salisbury, N.C.-based Food Lion, notified workers via email Tuesday of the impending layoffs, with all the cuts coming above the store-manager level, according to the report. Sweetbay […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Hickory Harvest Foods Execs Partner To Form American Confection Co.
Owners of Hickory Harvest Foods Inc. have partnered in forming a separate company, American Confection Co., in Columbus, Ohio. The company currently sees lots of growth potential in the enrobing and panning industry of confections, milk chocolate and all natural products. It adheres to high-quality standards with no hydrogenated oils and products are Kosher certified, […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
GMO Food-Labeling Bill In New Mexico Voted Down
A New Mexico Senate bill that would have changed food-labeling practices has died on the Senate floor. Albuquerque Business First reports that Senate Bill 18, which would have required companies to label genetically modified food as such, was voted down late last week when the Senate voted not to adopt a committee report. “Even though […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Cool Whip Rolls Out New Frosting
The Cool Whip brand, long known for its Whipped Topping, is introducing a new line of whipped and easy-to-spread frosting available in three varieties—chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla. “We know moms aren’t happy with shelf-stable frosting because it is too sweet, too thick or really difficult to apply without damaging the cakes or other baked […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Kraft Foods Sues Cracker Barrel Over Product Sales
Kraft Foods is suing Lebanon, Tenn.-based Cracker Barrel Old Country Store over its decision to begin selling some of its products in grocery stores. The Nashville Business Journal reports that, according to court documents, Kraft wants a marketing agreement between Cracker Barrel and John Morrell Food Group to be voided because it believes it violates […]