Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has released new single-serve packaging for its Crispy Fruit line, adding more fruit to each container and making the bags recyclable. “Over the years, we’ve received many requests and comments from our customers that they love our product but wish there were a few more bites in each bag,” said Angela Liu, […]
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Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Giant Food Begins Summer Launch Of Local Produce Boxes
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has begun the relaunch of its Local Produce Boxes featuring locally sourced, in-season produce sold through Giant Delivers. Available throughout the summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $20 and contain at least six items from farms in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Giant is sourcing all items from local […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Begins New Leadership Structure For Company Growth
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced a new leadership and organizational structure to sharpen its focus on key operational priorities designed to better support its customers, suppliers and employees. “We are on an aggressive path to drive shareholder value by helping to create sustainable, profitable growth with and for our customers and […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Klondike Celebrates Anniversary With Birthday Cake Giveaway
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Klondike is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022 with a birthday cake giveway. As the Klondike product portfolio has expanded with new flavors and formats, fans can spot the iconic polar bear mascot on not only the silver foil wrapped bar, but also on shakes, sandwiches and cones in freezer aisles. […]
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GlacierPoint Acquires Southern Ice Cream And Gourmet Foods
The Bronx, New York-based GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc. has acquired Southern Ice Cream and Gourmet Foods, a full-service distributor of ice cream and related products. The GlacierPoint and Southern partnership expands the combined company’s geographic footprint, extending from South Carolina north to the U.S./Canadian border. The consolidated resources and capabilities of GlacierPoint and Southern provide an opportunity […]
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Crispy Greens Promotes Torres As National Sales Director
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has promoted Janet Torres to the position of national sales director. In this capacity, Torres is responsible for leading and managing the sales team, including brokers and contractors. “No question, Janet has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities over her 2.5 years with the company and has earned the trust and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
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