Pennsylvania-based Hershey has released a candy pairing guide designed to match its holiday offerings with the most popular traditions found in its recent survey. The guide features seasonal favorites like Hershey’s Kisses and Reese’s Trees, as well as new products like Hershey’s Holiday Bars. “Hershey knows that magical feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and cherishing […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Appoints Henson To Board Of Directors
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, has announced the appointment of Meghan Henson to its board of directors. Henson is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience as a human resources professional, leading HR strategy and execution at global organizations. She is EVP and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Northeast
Pepsi, Royal Farms Partner To Bring Holiday Cheer To Children
Baltimore, Maryland-based Royal Farms and Pepsi have announced they are partnering to bring cheer to Maryland children this holiday season. All 220 families receiving care at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center will receive a $100 Royal Farms gift card. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center provides patient- and family-centered health care in a diverse and inclusive environment. “Having […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Names Selders As President Of Fresh
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Ron Selders as president of fresh, leading the company’s growth strategy for its deli, bakery, produce and meat departments. These store perimeter categories drive traffic and provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value products that help differentiate them within the marketplace. Selders’ appointment is effective Dec. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Mosner Family Brands Acquires Great American Foods
Mosner Family Brands, a New York-based meat manufacturer and distributor, has acquired the assets of Great American Foods, a manufacturer of ground and value-added proteins located in Newark, New Jersey. “We are thrilled to welcome Great American Foods and its more than 50 employees into the Mosner family of companies with full continuity of key […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Forever Oceans Completes Environmental Footprint Assessment
Bethesda, Maryland-based Forever Oceans has announced the results of an environmental assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy. Forever Oceans, which has developed its offshore operations to be more sustainable than other forms of marine finfish aquaculture, is raising Kanpachi off the West coast of Panama and selling product in the U.S. View the full TNC assessment report here. “We’re proud to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
International Traditions Find A Seat At The Table At Tops
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating international traditions during the holiday season. Tops is helping Italian and Polish families in preparation for The Feast of the Seven Fishes and Wigilia, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The traditions are similar as they are meatless meals consumed on Dec. 24 in observance of abstinence from meat until the […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Introduces 10 Days Of HoliDeals, Shares Survey Results
Americans love the thrill of the hunt, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club. The survey found that 65 percent of shoppers compare looking for the right gifts to hunting for treasure, with 52 percent claiming “the hunt” is just as fun as […]