Lee Delaney, president and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, died unexpectedly April 8 due to presumed natural causes. He was 49. Christopher J. Baldwin, executive chairman of the board of directors, issued the following statement on behalf of the board: “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney. Lee was a […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Appoints Kosla CIO, EVP
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, has named Rom Kosla as EVP, IT and chief information officer. Kosla will oversee all aspects of IT for the U.S. businesses, with a specific focus on delivering common systems and innovation that create digitally enabled experiences and support the omnichannel ambitions of Ahold Delhaize […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bell & Evans Introduces Pre-Seasoned Ground Chicken Products
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania-based Bell & Evans has introduced two premium, pre-seasoned fresh ground chicken products: Tacos de México and Herbs D’Italia, available now to select retailers. Both new Bell & Evans ready-to-cook, pre-seasoned ground chicken products are made from 100 percent dark meat and seasoned with premium quality spices, saving consumers thought and time during meal prep. Tacos […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Sun Belle Launches 2021 Pomegranate Arils Program
Berry marketer Sun Belle Inc. has launched its 2021 Pomegranate Arils program with Green Belle organic and Sun Belle conventional 4.4-oz. cups, packed by Agricola Los Medanos S.A. in Ica, Peru. The arils are extracted from just-ripe pomegranates in Los Medanos’ facility using state-of-the-art technology, including UV sanitation. They are immediately packed in retail cups […]
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United In Strength Campaign Brings $100,000 To Local Communities
Inspired by local heroes helping to feed those in need during the pandemic, Stop & Shop, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Hershey’s and Mondelez are donating $100,000 to hunger-relief organizations located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. The donation is a result of the brands’ United in Strength campaign that ran this […]
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Thomas’ Celebrates National English Muffin Day With Contest
National English Muffin Day, on April 23, is dedicated to celebrating Thomas’ English Muffins that appeared on American breakfast tables more than 140 years ago. To honor this product, the folks at Thomas’ are launching a breakfast contest with the opportunity for one fan to win the grand prize of $10,000. With two sides to top, fans […]
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The Fresh Grocer Feeds 10,000 With Family Meal Distribution
Joined by volunteers and elected officials, The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, headquartered in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania fed those in need April 1 through a large family meal distribution event. The gesture of good symbolized the supermarket’s commitment to the community and its ongoing mission to fight hunger. The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, owned […]
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Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. Acquires De Wafelbakkers
Greenwich, Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. has acquired De Wafelbakkers from its current owners, The Oklahoma Publishing Co., a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed. De Wafelbakkers is a manufacturer of branded, co-manufactured and private label frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast in the U.S. The company’s products […]