Campbell Soup Co. is set to acquire Bolthouse Farms for $1.55 billion in short- and long-term borrowings by Campbell. The company expects to finalize the acquisition by late summer. Campbell said in a press release that it remains on track to deliver results consistent with fiscal 2012 sales growth, up to 2 percent. Bolthouse markets […]
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Fresh Swordfish Available for Limited Time at Whole Foods
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified harpoon-caught swordfish from Nova Scotia will be available for two months beginning in July at Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods says it is the only national retailer to carry this fresh, never frozen summer grilling specialty. To harvest the swordfish, fishermen harpoon mature fish one at a time, virtually eliminating […]
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Iowa Grocery Industry Association Names New President
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) has appointed a new president. Michelle Hurd took the position July 2, replacing Jerry Fleagle who, according to his LinkedIn profile, had been with the organization since January 1998. Details of Fleagle’s departure were unknown at the time of this report. Hurd has been with the association for six […]
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Study: Four Grocers Prove That Actors, Theatre Drive Retail Growth
A consumer study of America’s leading brands has shown that the retailers driving economic and sector growth are doing so by creating a sense of theatre around their in-store experiences. Half of the top 100 companies overall are retailers. Within the Top 10—Wegmans, fourth; Publix, fifth; Trader Joe’s, sixth; and H-E-B, 10th—were set apart by […]
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Vlasic Introducing Expanded Line Of ‘Farmer’s Garden’ Pickles
Pinnacle Foods-owned Vlasic® pickles is introducing an expanded line of Farmer’s Garden(TM) by Vlasic home-style pickles to supermarkets nationwide, and just in time for the summer season. Starting this month, the extended Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic product line will include: • Deli Style Halves—new flavor with a classic deli taste and an extra kick of […]
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Three Industry Leaders To Be Inducted Into Frozen Food HOF
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) have announce that the Distinguished Order of Zerocrats has selected three food industry leaders as the 2012 Frozen Food Hall of Fame inductees. The 2012 inductees are Nevin B. Montgomery, retired president/CEO of NFRA; Dr. H. Reid Wagstaff, retired VP […]
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Mars Recalls Limited Range of Pedigree Brand Wet Dog Food
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of Pedigree® weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk. Affected product may contain small pieces of blue plastic, which entered the food during the production process. The source of the plastic has been identified and […]
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Beef Checkoff Seeks Entries For National Awards
The Beef Checkoff Program is calling for entries for its annual National Retail Beef Backer Awards, a prestigious national awards program that honors retailers that go above and beyond to market and merchandise beef to their customers. Through Oct. 1, retailers can enter to win in one of four categories: • Independent Retailer (fewer than […]