Freshway Foods says it is celebrating its 25th anniversary with tremendous growth, positive change and a long-standing commitment to creating a clear value proposition. Started by co-owners Frank and Phil Gilardi, the Sidney, Ohio-based company originated with five associates in an 8,000-s.f. facility. Today, Freshway operates in a state-of-the-art 100,000-s.f. facility and employs more than […]
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Flavor Of Georgia Product Winners Recognized
The Flavor of Georgia food product contest hosted its annual celebration Monday and Tuesday at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta. The event coincided with the Governor’s Ag Awareness Week. The 2013 overall grand prize winner was Georgia Peach Tea Bonbons by Chocolate South. Other products receiving awards this year included: • Dairy Category: Georgia […]
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Lucky Charms Introduces Limited-Edition St. Pat’s Day Cereal
Lucky Charms is rolling out a special-edition version of the cereal for St. Patrick’s Day, transforming all the marshmallows into clovers. The cereal is available in stores across the U.S. Lucky Charms combines whole grain oats (11g per serving) with eight varieties of marshmallows. Additionally, grown-up fans of Lucky Charms can now experience the “Chase […]
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Little Debbie Maker Wins Bid For Hostess’ Drake’s Brand
Hostess Brands Inc. said today that the stalking horse bid submitted by McKee Foods Corp. (maker of Little Debbie snack cakes) for the Drake’s snack cake brand will be the bid presented for approval to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, as no other qualified bids were received for those assets. McKee has agreed to pay $27.5 […]
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Borders To Lead Coca-Cola Foundation Following Jones’ Retirement
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced that Ingrid Saunders Jones, SVP of global community connections and chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation, will retire after 30 years of service, effective June 1. Jones joined Coca-Cola in 1982 and has held roles of increasing responsibility around the company’s corporate giving and community outreach. She has served as chair […]
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Clorox Identifies Four Mega Trends For Hispanic Consumers
In Latin America, 70 percent of bleach is used for cleaning, while in the U.S., 30 percent is used for cleaning, according to Clorox Chairman and CEO Don Knauss, who detailed the company’s tactics for securing the Hispanic consumer—both in the U.S. and abroad. He discussed the company’s past efforts and future plans for the […]
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MAGA: Hispanic Mothers Share Their Grocery Preferences
Hispanic mothers put convenience at the top of the list when it comes to grocery shopping. That is what five moms—Tricia, Naomi, Wendy, Grace and Connie—think about first when deciding where to shop. Carlos Viramontes moderated a panel consisting of these five Hispanic moms on March 6 at the Mexican American Grocers Association (MAGA) Too […]
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Dippin’ Dots Invests $3.1M In The Ice Cream Of The Future
by Heather Blount/staff writer Dippin’ Dots LLC, the maker of novelty ice cream and frozen treats, announced plans for a $3.1 million modernization and renovation at its Paducah, Ky., manufacturing facility in mid-January. Company executives told The Shelby Report that this investment opens many new doors for Dippin’ Dots, including new products and new distribution. […]