People are eating more protein, with 61 percent of Americans increasing their intake in 2024, compared to 48 percent who did so in 2019. This is among the findings from Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile, an annual trends report that looks at trends in protein consumption for the year ahead. The report also found that animal […]
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Marquez Brothers Acquires YoGusto Brand, Hato Potero Farms
Marquez Brothers International Inc., a San Jose, California-based family-owned company that produces and distributes authentic quality branded Hispanic foods, has reached an agreement to acquire Hato Potero Farms, owner of YoGusto brand, a drinkable yogurt brand based in the southeastern United States. The move marks a milestone in Marquez Brothers International’s mission to expand its […]
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Flat Produce Sales Driving You Bananas?
Sponsored content If flat sales in the produce department are dragging down your bottom line, don’t worry, says Gary Campisi, former senior director of quality control for produce, floral, meat and seafood at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Small changes are often all you need to get sales growing again. As one of the industry’s foremost […]
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Unlocking Retail Growth: Why Owning Your Data And Promotions Creates Unforgettable Shopper Experiences
Sponsored content Why is it crucial for retailers to own their data? When retailers own their shopper data, they’re not just collecting information; they’re unlocking the keys to incredible growth. Imagine your data as your most trusted advisor, who understands your shoppers better than anyone else. It tells you exactly what your customers want when […]
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Churchill, Schlueter Among AWG Annual Excellence Award Winners
As part of its 2025 Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) presented its Lou Fox Community Service Award and Store Manager of the Year Award, among other honors. Walt Churchill of Walt Churchill’s Market in Ohio received the Lou Fox Community Service Award winner, while Store Manager of the Year went […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds NIL Deals Across Women’s Sports
Sprouts Farmers Market has added eight new individual Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with college athletes in women’s sports as a deeper commitment to its PowHERed by Sprouts program. “Sprouts is on a mission to power women both on and off the field, fueling performance through nutrition and partnering with athletes who are changing […]
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NCSA Names 2025 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has introduced its 11-member Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The class will be formally inducted during the association’s annual event Oct. 23-26 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. Candy Hall of Fame inductees are: John Brooks Jr., Adams & Brooks Inc.; Jim Dodge, Mars […]
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Smucker Introduces Hostess ‘We Speak Snackie’ Campaign
The J.M. Smucker Co. is continuing its work to re-energize the iconic Hostess brand by introducing a new marketing campaign. Created in partnership with PSOne, Publicis’ Power of One solution for The J.M. Smucker Co., creatively led by BBH USA, “We Speakie Snackie” is designed to bring a fun, playful new voice to the snacking […]