Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. reportedly is considering its strategic options, with Cerberus and other private equity firms “exploring a deal for all or part” of the company, according to Reuters. A Cerberus affiliate, AB Acquisition LLC, bought Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and several other chains from Supervalu earlier this year. New Albertsons Inc., which now operates Jewel-Osco […]
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Pepperidge Farm Adds Bite-Sized Pastry Cups To Pastry Line
As the holiday season approaches, Pepperidge Farm is introducing Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Cups. A miniature version of the Puff Pastry Shells, these versatile pastries provide a blank canvas for creative entertainers to serve up dishes in perfect bite-sized portions, according to Pepperidge Farm. Pre-formed and ready-to-bake, Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Cups “rise” during 20 […]
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StarKist Introduces Ranch Single-Serve Tuna Creations
StarKist Co. has launched its new Ranch-flavored Tuna Creations as the latest member of the single-serve tuna pouch family. Seasoned with buttermilk and herbs, the new Ranch variety, which is 80 calories per pouch, joins the company’s current line of seasoned Tuna Creations pouches: Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Herb & Garlic and Hickory Smoked. […]
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WGA Accepting 2014 Woman Of The Year Nominations
Women Grocers of America (WGA) is accepting nominations for its Woman of the Year award. WGA invites women in the industry to nominate themselves or an exemplary woman in the independent food sector for the 2014 honor. Nominees should exemplify the true characteristics of a leader, with passion for the independent grocery industry. She should […]
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Scholz: WGA Innovation Expo Continues To Build On Success
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) held its sixth Innovation Expo in Wisconsin Dells at the Kalahari Resort, Oct. 15-16. The show’s format has changed over time to fit the needs of the association’s members. Previously, it had been a summer family-oriented retreat and prior to that it was just the expo and trade show, said […]
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Maverik EVP To Lead Slate Of 2013-14 NACS Executive Committee Members
NACS announced the election of its 2013-14 executive committee during its board of directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta earlier this month. Brad Call, general counsel and EVP of adventure culture at Utah-based Maverik Inc., was named the association’s 2013-14 board chairman. Call also chairs the NACS executive committee, which provides strategic direction […]
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Budweiser’s Brewmaster Tour Will Visit Dozens Of U.S. Cities
Since 1876, Budweiser has been brewed by skilled brewmasters using techniques and processes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Now, the brewmasters behind every bottle, can and keg of the American lager are launching a mobile brewing experience to provide consumers their own taste of the art, science and passion that goes […]
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Supervalu Reports 2Q Fiscal 2014 Results
Supervalu Inc. on Thursday reported its second quarter fiscal 2014 results—and perhaps the biggest news dealt with the company’s Save-A-Lot banner, whose corporate-operated stores experienced a 4.6 percent increase in identical store sales. Sam Duncan, president and CEO of Supervalu, said on a conference call Thursday morning that corporate stores have revamped their meat and […]