New York-based alcohol wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group has promoted Brian Albenze to EVP of its United Division, dedicated to the Diageo and Moët Hennessy USA portfolios, effective July 1. Albenze succeeds industry veteran Kevin O’Neil, whose strategic vision led to the development and advancement of this specialized division in 2010 and has since grown to represent a team of […]
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Dorot Gardens Offers Fresh-To-Frozen Turmeric Cubes
Dorot Gardens, a supplier of pre-portioned frozen herbs, garlic and onions is now offering fresh-to-frozen cubes of turmeric. This golden spice is the No. 1 selling herbal ingredient in the natural sector, according to Dorot Gardens. In mainstream retail, turmeric sales exceeded $32 million in 2017, a 46.7 percent jump from the previous year. While […]
Fifth Season Opens Flagship Farm, Partners with NHL’s Mario Lemieux
Fifth Season, a vertical farming company, recently announced its partnership with NHL Hall of Famer and co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mario Lemieux. Fifth Season combines vertical farming with proprietary robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver hyper-local fresh food. The company says its technology tends to each plant’s individual needs with efficiency and precision, providing […]
ASG: Stores Know, Read And Adapt To Their Markets
by John McCurry / contributing writer Associated Supermarket Group likely serves one of the most multicultural markets in the Northeast, if not the entire U.S. ASG provides an array of services, including store financing, procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, advertising and promotion for more than 200 stores in the New York Tri-State area and along the […]
Brooklyn Cured Expands Pre-Sliced Charcuterie Line
Brooklyn Cured has expanded its line of pre-sliced charcuterie in response to growing customer demand for pre-packaged sliced meats. The two new SKUs are available for distribution starting July 1. They are: Chorizo: mild, seasoned with smoked paprika and red wine; and Spicy Beef Salami: naturally smoked, with black pepper and garlic. The line extension […]
Big Y Foods Appoints Theresa Jasmin As New CFO
The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Theresa A. Jasmin as CFO following the recent retirement of William T. Mahoney. Jasmin is responsible for the company’s strategic planning, finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. As a senior member of the executive team, she reports to Charles L. D’Amour, president and CEO, along […]
StarKist Donates More Than $150,000 For Hunger Relief
Pittsburgh-based StarKist Co., is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children by donating more than $150,000 in financial support, disaster response and product donations this year. Feed the Children is a nonprofit dedicated to relieving hunger in the United States and around the world. Throughout the past 11 years, StarKist has contributed nearly 500,000 pounds […]
LaMonica Fine Foods Deemed Essential Business Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Millville, New Jersey-based LaMonica Fine Foods was deemed an essential business in order to help keep grocery store shelves stocked with fresh, frozen and canned seafood amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many others, President Daniel LaVecchia and VP Michael LaVecchia of LaMonica were faced with making decisions about continuing business while worrying about the safety […]
