To kick 2021 off right, Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey is launching new Valentine’s and Easter innovations. This launch comes as Hershey’s iconic brands unveil new products that feature some twists on classic flavors and shapes. For Valentine’s Day, Hershey’s has created Hershey’s Kisses milk chocolate Meltaway Roses, Hershey’s milk chocolate Bear, Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses Heart Box, Reese’s Peanut Butter Rose and Reese’s Big […]
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McCormick Acquires FONA International And Some Affiliates
McCormick & Co. Inc., a global leader in flavor, has purchased 100 percent of the shares of FONA International LLC and certain shares of its affiliates. FONA is a leading manufacturer of clean and natural flavors providing solutions for a diverse customer base across various applications for the food, beverage and nutritional markets. Hunt Valley, […]
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Rosie Helps Independent Retailers, Wholesalers Adapt To Shifting Market
New service called Cater debuted before holidays by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In 2012, Nick Nickitas founded Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers. His goal was to “level the playing field,” giving local businesses the tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. “We’ve seen the music industry get completely reshaped as […]
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Verus International Enters Into Agreement With Game On Foods
Verus International and its wholly owned subsidiary, Big League Foods, have entered into a letter agreement with ACG Global Solutions and Game on Foods. For certain consideration, BLF has agreed to sell, transfer and assign all of its rights, title and interest in and to all of BLF’s assets to Game on Foods. Under this […]
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Chobani Names Macedonio New CFO And Business Development Leader
Norwich, New York-based Chobani has named veteran finance executive Jody Macedonio as CFO, effective Dec. 28. Macedonio, who will report to Chobani President and COO Peter McGuinness, is joining Chobani as it enters and grows in four categories: plant-based oat milks, dairy and plant-based oat creamers, functional wellness beverages and a new probiotic yogurt portfolio. This comes as Chobani continues to grow by double digits in total dollar sales […]
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Big Y Embraces New Landscape With NCR Emerald Solution
Big Y is the latest independent retailer that has selected the retail cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform from NCR Corporation, a global provider of leading retail technology solutions that run the store. Big Y will use NCR’s solution to integrate its grocery and convenience stores with a unified platform and promotion tool. NCR Emerald is a key component of […]
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Big Y To Give Additional Bonus Pay To Front Line, DC Employees
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will be paying additional holiday bonuses to its front line and distribution center associates including full-time, part-time and casual employees. This holiday bonus is part of the company’s ongoing recognition and appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of employees which was instituted last March. Thank you bonuses are expected to continue […]
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ShopRite To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine To Increase Consumer Access
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has joined a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccination Program will provide COVID-19 vaccine coverage to pharmacies across the U.S., including select ShopRite pharmacies. […]