John Dumais, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA), has been presented the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and continued service as a true community focused state association executive. A cornerstone of the industry for 40 years, Dumais has demonstrated unflagging leadership. He has, since 1974, been […]
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ROFDA, Media Solutions Corp. Announce Partnership
Media Solutions Corp. (MSC) and Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) have announced their partnership to provide ROFDA member distributors new services to help their independent retailer customers to compete more favorably. “We founded MSC in July of 2011 and the very first call we made was to ROFDA to brainstorm how MSC could […]
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Tropicana Trop50 Grows Line Of Fewer-Calorie Offerings
Tropicana Trop50 is introducing innovative offerings, including a new platform that combines fruit juice goodness with tea, and a new exotic red orange flavor. • Trop50 Juice with Tea is a new line that offers fruit juice goodness with 50 percent fewer calories, now with tea. These refreshingly different juice with tea combinations are made […]
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The J.M. Smucker Co. Promotes David Lemmon
The J.M. Smucker Co. has promoted David Lemmon to VP and managing director, Canada—effective May 1. Lemmon has been with the company for 17 years, and his leadership has been instrumental in successfully implementing the company’s growth strategy in Canada and helping the company achieve a leading market share position in several Canadian food and […]
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Jamba Expanding Distribution Of All-Natural Energy Drinks
Jamba Inc. plans to expand the distribution and retail outlets of Jamba All-Natural Energy Drinks beyond the current Northeastern market as part of its strategic goal to accelerate its consumer products platform. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are currently available in more than 30,000 retail outlets across the nation and in Jamba locations. Jamba is […]
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Starbucks To Stop Using Red Dye Made From Crushed Bugs
Starbucks will stop using a dye made from crushed bugs in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccinos and other items after the ingredient prompted an outcry from customers, MSNBC reports. The South Florida Business Journal reveals the Seattle-based brewer said it will gradually transition from using the cochineal extract as a red food dye to using […]
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Popsicle Unveils The Yosicle
Lots of unexpected combinations have turned out to be winning success stories, like chocolate and peanut butter, bacon and dates, or blue cheese and steak. The list goes on and, at Popsicle®, it now includes Yosicle(TM). Yosicle is the iconic brand’s latest introduction that combines the classic taste of Popsicle pops with the creamy deliciousness […]
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Sunbelt Bakery Adds New Cereal To Lineup
Sunbelt Bakery, the makers of nutritious snacks and cereals, has added “Simple Granola” cereal to its line of preservative free granola cereals. “We are committed to giving consumers cereals that deliver a bakery-fresh taste and are completely preservative free,” said Sunbelt Bakery Brand Manager Jeff Badger. “Simple Granola does that and is perfect for eating […]