by Ashley Bates/staff writer Buying local produce and meats and shopping at independent stores is one of the hottest trends in the grocery industry, recent studies say and executives agree. Grocery buyers are taking the national trend very seriously and adapting their buying habits to suit the wants and needs of the grocery shopper. Piggly […]
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Confections Industry Remains a Bright Spot in Economy
by Ashley Bates/staff writer The 2012 Farm Bill now being debated in Congress is not the answer to solve the problems in the sugar industry, some industry leaders say. Despite the problems, the industry is holding fairly steady through the national economic turmoil. To date, confections and chocolates haven’t been hit very hard through the […]
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Oscar Mayer First To Offer Complete Line Of Meats With No Artificial Components
Oscar Mayer has a new line of meats called Selects that has no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. Oscar Mayer is the first brand to offer this choice across a complete line of meat products that includes hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts. In 2012, 50 percent of new Oscar Mayer products will have no […]
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Nutrisystem Expands Into Retail With New Product Line At Kroger
Nutrisystem Inc., a leading provider of weight management products and services, has announced the May introduction of the Nutrisystem® Everyday(TM) product line at Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer. Nutrisystem Everyday products provide real balanced nutrition and are available in bars, smoothies, bakery and breakfast items. Each product is nutritionally balanced delivering low fat […]
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Athenos Unveils New Phase Of Popular Yiayia Ad Campaign
Athenos, a leading line of authentic Greek-style foods including feta cheese, hummus and pita chips, is unveiling a new phase of its popular advertising campaign featuring Yiayia, the brand’s opinionated yet relatable Greek grandmother persona. After the success of last year’s campaign, which saw a double-digit increase in sales while on air, Yiayia returns in […]
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V8 Debuts Its Take On Sparkling Juice
Campbell Soup Co. continues to transform the juice aisle with new V8 V-Fusion® Sparkling juice drinks, the only carbonated juices that provide light, fruity refreshment plus the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Carbonated beverages remain the most popular drink in the U.S., and the sparkling juice category has doubled in the past year to $20 […]
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Shopko Partners with Wishabi to Launch Digital Circular
Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC in partnership with Wishabi has launched its new digital circular. Accessible at www.shopko.com, the digital circular immediately highlights Shopko’s weekly deals. Wishabi’s patent-pending technology allows consumers to quickly discover the best deals, get reviews and ratings and shop directly though the digital circular across all their favorite devices. Using discount […]
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Hostess Warns Its 18K U.S. Employees Of Potential Layoffs
Hostess Brands Inc. has sent notices of potential layoff, under the federal WARN act, to all 18,000 employees across the U.S. Irving, Texas-based Hostess, maker of the iconic Twinkie and Wonder Bread, currently is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “The notices were sent to alert employees that a sale or wind down of the company […]