Imperfect, a company focused on fighting food waste by finding homes for cosmetically imperfect fruits and vegetables, will expand its East Coast operations. With the opening of a new distribution center in the Baltimore area, Imperfect will become a national e-commerce player with the scale to impact food recovery coast-to-coast. This expansion coincides with new […]
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Geisinger Expands Medication Take-Back Program In Weis Pharmacies
In observation of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 27, Geisinger expanded its medication take-back program with the addition of seven new medication take-back boxes at Weis Markets pharmacies in Coal Township, Milton, Shamokin, Sunbury, Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Mifflintown (see full list below). The goals of the medication take-back program are twofold: to decrease the abuse […]
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Sicilian Olive Oil Producer Expands Distribution In U.S.
Bono, the largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, is making a big splash in the U.S. The family owned-business has expanded from 200 to more than 3,000 points of distribution in the U.S. Bono, winner of 50 awards for its extra virgin olive oil in the past 10 years, has a private-label […]
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Listerine Launches Mouthwash-Free, On-The-Go Tablets
Listerine is rolling out its largest product launch in years: Listerine Ready Tabs, Clean Mint solid-to-liquid tablets that do not contain mouthwash and freshen breath for up to four hours on-the-go in 40 seconds and three easy steps. First, chew the tab for 10 seconds to transform the solid tablet to a liquid. Then swish […]
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FrieslandCampina Debuts New Products In Frico Cheese Line
FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy companies, is debuting new cheese products under the Frico brand. The company has sold products in the U.S. for more than 50 years, and FrieslandCampina farms, factories and products have long been a part of the daily life of millions of people all over the world, the company […]
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Longtime Geissler’s Leader Reflects On More Than 44 Years Of Service
Jim Nilsson Jr., longtime leader of Geissler’s Supermarkets in Connecticut and Massachusetts, quietly retired early in September. He is still working on a couple of projects at Geissler’s, such as e-commerce and installing new software for sales and purchasing. Nilsson’s duties as owner and CEO, however, are finishing up as he transitions into retirement and […]
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Salsify Grows Sales Digitally Across Amazon And Walmart
Salsify, a product experience management (PXM) platform that lets brands deliver shopping experiences across every digital touch point, says it is the first PXM platform to power the creation and syndication of product content across Amazon and Walmart. The company’s platform now offers enhanced product content features which enable brand manufacturers to add immersive product […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Announces $16.5 Billion In Sales
Wakefern Food Corp. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed shareholders, store management and staff at the company’s annual shareholder meeting Oct. 25 in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The company reported record retail sales of $16.5 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ended Sept. 29, 2018, […]
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Conagra Brands Completes Acquisition Of Pinnacle Foods
Conagra Brands Inc. has completed its acquisition of Pinnacle Foods. The closing of the transaction follows the approval of Pinnacle Foods’ shareholders and satisfaction of all terms and conditions. Through the acquisition, Conagra Brands adds a number of well-known brands to its portfolio, including Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Earth Balance and Vlasic, as well as emerging brands, such as Gardein, Glutino, Udi’s, Wish-Bone and Evol, among others. […]
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Roche Bros. And One Mighty Mill Debut Local Farm-To-Table Wheat
Roche Bros. is the first retailer to carry freshly milled flour and baked goods from One Mighty Mill. Available in select Roche Bros. stores, One Mighty Mills’ whole wheat flour, bagels and tortillas are all made from transitional organic wheat grown in Linneus, Maine, and milled in Lynn, Massachusetts. The traditional process keeps the […]
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Geissler’s Supermarkets Names New Sales And Marketing Director
South Windsor, Connecticut-based Geissler’s Supermarkets appointed Kevin Brouillard as its new director of sales and marketing, effective Oct. 22. Brouillard is reporting to Robert Rybick, Geissler’s president and CEO. Brouillard’s goals will be to drive incremental sales through enhanced merchandising and marketing efforts. He will be responsible for cultivating and expanding vendor relations, especially with the […]
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NJFC To Host 2018 Loss Prevention Conference And Exhibition
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA), will host the 2018 Loss Prevention Conference and Exhibition at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township on Thursday, Nov. 1. Linda Doherty, NJFC president and CEO, says the event will tackle all aspects of loss prevention, ensuring security professionals […]
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Dot Foods Breaks Ground On Philadelphia-Area Distribution Center
Dot Foods broke ground on Oct. 17 on its 12th distribution center. The $36 million facility will be constructed on 35 acres of land in Bear, Delaware, about 50 miles southwest of Philadelphia. The 188,000-s.f. facility will be located at 301 American Boulevard near the intersection of Red Lion and Wrangle Hill Roads. The development will […]
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Atlantic Capes Fisheries Names Bolton Its New CEO
Daniel Cohen, founder and CEO of Atlantic Capes Fisheries (ACF), is retiring as CEO and is naming Jeffrey Bolton as his successor. As the new CEO, Bolton will have direct management responsibility for all of the company’s operating units worldwide including its expansion investment and new business development activities. He will report directly to the […]
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Ferrero USA To Expand Packaging, Warehousing Facility In New Jersey
Ferrero USA plans to expand its industrial facility located in Franklin Township, Somerset, New Jersey. The $9 million investment will bring nearly 100 jobs to the area and bring the facility up to a total of 67,000 s.f. for packaging and warehousing. In attendance at the ground breaking ceremony was Paul Chibe, president and CEO, as well as […]
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ShopRite To Cut Ribbon For New Store In Riverhead, New York
ShopRite plans to cut the ribbon on a full-service supermarket in Riverhead, New York, with a ceremony set for 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. Located at 1510 Old Country Road in the Riverhead Centre Plaza, the 60,000-s.f. supermarket is owned by K Thompson Foods LLC, a family-run company operated by Ken Thompson and his […]
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Whole Foods Market Opens Store In South Capitol Hill
Whole Foods Market in South Capitol Hill opened its doors to the public Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. The new 35,000-s.f. store is located at 101 H St. SE and is the sixth Washington, D.C., location for the company. “This store is uniquely designed for the South Capitol Hill shopper,” said Nick DiMarco, the store’s […]
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New Hampshire Grocers Association Honors 2018 Award Recipients
The New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA) recently held its annual Fall Conference and Emerging Products Expo at the Executive Court Banquet Facility in Manchester, New Hampshire. The day-long event included an 85th anniversary celebration of continuous advocacy for member companies. During the conference, the association held its annual Awards Ceremony recognizing deserving individuals in a number […]
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United Fresh To Present Lifetime Achievement Award To Carkoski
The United Fresh Produce Association will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Carkoski, CEO of Four Seasons Family of Companies, at Fresh Start 2019, the United Fresh Start Foundation’s annual conference, golf tournament and Gala Dinner, coming up Jan. 15 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. “As Ron plans his […]
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King Kullen Adds Sponsored Listings To E-Commerce Platform
MyWebGrocer (MWG), a software and digital media company serving the grocery and CPG industries, has launched a new Sponsored Listings digital merchandising capability for Long Island-based retailer King Kullen Grocery. Sponsored Listings is a performance-based media solution that enables King Kullen to offer CPGs greater digital marketing flexibility to make meaningful shopper connections and drive […]