Watching a dog chase its tail or a cat soak up the sun reminds us that there’s more good in the world than not, if you just know where to sniff it out. That’s the philosophy behind a new brand of dog and cat food inspired by the enduring happiness pets share with owners. Be […]
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Planters Debuts ‘NUT-rition’ Peanut Butter In Three Flavors
Peanut butter just got a makeover, as Planters introduces a new PB that has a bit of a punch. Created for adventure-seekers, the new line is the first national brand to add wholesome ingredients like bananas, granola, berries, raisins, cinnamon and nuts into its peanut butter, according to a news release. The Planters NUT-rition varieties […]
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Campbell Celebrates Warhol With Limited-Edition Soup Cans
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol’s 1962 famed work, “32 Campbell’s Soup Cans,” Campbell Soup Co. is introducing limited-edition cans of Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato soup with labels derived from original Warhol artwork. The four specially-designed labels reflect Warhol’s pop-art style and use vibrant, eye-catching color combinations like orange and blue, and pink and […]
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Stores Recall Mangos, Products Containing Mangos
Giant Food of Landover, Md., following a voluntary recall by Splendid Products, has removed from sale Daniella mangos due to possible salmonella contamination. The following product, purchased between July 12 and Aug. 24 is included in this recall: Daniella mangos, PLU 4959 Giant Food is aware of illnesses reported in Canada and associated with this […]
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Vita Coco Signs Four Pro-Football Players To Athlete Lineup
Vita Coco has partnered with four pro-football players who are training in preparation for the upcoming season. The players include: Vernon Davis, San Francisco tight end; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona wide receiver; Eric Decker, Denver wide receiver; and Devin Hester, Chicago wide receiver They will join Chicago basketball star Joakim Noah; Boston’s second baseman Dustin Pedroia; […]
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GMA Conference: CPG Execs Discuss Ways to Serve Consumers
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Executive Conference opened Aug. 25 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. The conference brings together more than 700 of the most influential leaders from the consumer packaged goods manufacturing and retail industry, drawn by the conference’s exclusive networking opportunities and educational content. “Because the world is getting smaller and […]
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Study Reveals Independent Grocers’ Compensation Benchmarks
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS have released the first edition of an in-depth, comprehensive study that compares a range of financial benchmarks at independent supermarkets across the country. The 2012 Compensation and Benefits Study offers insight as it analyzes independent grocers’ finances pertaining to healthcare plans, benefits, retirement plans and pay increases (categorized […]
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Farm Bill Now Coalition Plans To Fight For New Farm Bill
With Congress on August recess until Sept. 10 and the Farm Bill left unfinished, members of the agricultural community have formed a coalition, Farm Bill Now. As of Aug. 23, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has joined 39 of the nation’s foremost agricultural organizations to rally the public to urge Congress to pass a […]