Newark, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley U.S. showed its new lineup of products from some of America’s favorite brands including Skittles, M&M’S and Orbit at the recent National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis. These products will join Mars Wrigley’s portfolio of blockbuster chocolate, fruity snacks and gum and mint brands. Along with innovations, the […]
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UNFI Unveils New ‘Fuel the Future’ Growth Plan At 2021 Investor Day
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. unveiled its new growth strategy, outlining the pillars of its “Fuel the Future” plan and its focus on increasing market share through network optimization, stronger innovation and an enhanced customer experience during the company’s virtual investor day event. “UNFI has built a tremendous customer base, we have amazing […]
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Saker ShopRite At Kings Commons, New Jersey Opens June 23
Saker ShopRites has opened its newest store, the ShopRite at Kings Commons in Middletown, New Jersey, where the supermarket will serve as the anchor tenant in a new retail development. The store, located along Route 35 and Kings Highway, opened at 7 a.m. on June 23 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. “We have a long […]
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Monogram Foods, Paradigm Partners And Dacon Start On New Facility
Monogram Foods, Paradigm Partners and Dacon recently broke ground on the new 135,000-square-feet manufacturing and processing facility. Monogram Food Solutions, a manufacturer of value-added food products, will be utilizing this facility for its sandwich product lines. Monogram bases its ethos and culture on client success through strategic partnerships, distributing products through grocery, quick serve and […]
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Big Y Plans Company-Wide Hiring Spree On June 29
On June 29, Big Y will hold its first company-wide hiring event at more than 75 locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. It’s an opportunity for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas. “It’s More Than Food, It’s My Story” is more than a tag […]
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Imperial Distributors Promotes Kirby, Sleeper And Potter
Michael Sleeper, CEO of Imperial Distributors, has announced three executive promotions. Joe Kirby has been promoted to president and will oversee all company operations including supply chain, distribution and sales. Kirby joined Imperial in 2003 as a category manager and has held several positions, including most recently EVP. Naomi Sleeper has been promoted to EVP. […]
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Promotion In Motion Rebrands, Unveils New Global Headquarters
Global snacks and confections maker Promotion In Motion Inc. is re-branding to PIM Brands Inc. The company, known for brands including Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Original Gummi FunMix, Sour Jacks, Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins and more, also announced it has moved its global headquarters to a state-of-the art complex in Park Ridge, New Jersey. PIM Brands Inc. will remain part of The Promotion In Motion Family of Companies, which […]
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Ferrero N.A. Showcasing New Products At Sweets & Snacks Expo
Ferrero North America, part of the Parsippany, New Jersey-based global confectionery company Ferrero Group, is showcasing new products and initiatives coming to the U.S. at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. The confectionery and snack industry event, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, is taking place June 23-25 in Indianapolis. “With the reopening of the economy, consumers are more […]