Crook & Marker, an alcohol brand from beverage innovator Ben Weiss, is launching a new line of Spiked Sodas made with organic alcohol and zero sugar. Crook & Marker Spiked Sodas will be available in Classic Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Ale and Root Beer flavors and will begin rolling out in select regional markets in […]
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Ocean Spray Incubator Launches Atoka Line Of Plant-Based Drinks
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.’s Lighthouse, an innovation incubator in the Boston Seaport District, has launched Atoka, a line of herbalist-crafted, plant-based drinks offering a variety of health benefits. Atoka is Ocean Spray’s first-ever new brand and ushers in the next era of products that will be emanating from the Lighthouse. Middleborough, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray founded […]
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Ferranti To Succeed Gisel As CEO Of Rich Products Jan. 1
Rich Products’ decade-long succession plan will take effect Jan. 1, 2020, when CEO Bill Gisel becomes executive vice chair of Rich Holdings Inc. and Richard Ferranti, currently president and COO of Rich Products, becomes CEO. In that role, Ferranti will lead Buffalo, New York-based Rich’s $4 billion global food business. Rich Holdings is the holding […]
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Latin Marketplace La Cosecha Opens In Washington, D.C.
On Thursday, Oct. 3, a new Latin marketplace called La Cosecha had a soft opening in Washington, D.C. The 20,000-s.f. cross-cultural marketplace features more than a dozen businesses, from first-to-region restaurants to retail to rotating pop-ups. It is located in the Union Market District. Opening partners in La Cosecha include: • El Cielo—a pop-up of […]
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Bindi Introduces Mini Grandmother Cake
Bindi has launched a new menu item which originates from the Bindi family’s native Tuscany region. The Italian dessert company is offering a mini version of the Tuscan-born Torta della Nonna (Grandmother Cake) for the American market. The story of Bindi company took hold in 1946 where the concept of fast delivery of desserts for […]
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Weis Markets Buys Two Thomas’ Stores In Pennsylvania, Reopening One
Weis Markets has entered into an asset purchase agreement with T.C.D. Realty Inc. to purchase two of its supermarket locations in Pennsylvania. The locations are the Thomas’ Foodtown in Dallas and the Thomas’ Food Basics in Shavertown. The company expects the transaction will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019. Once the purchase is […]
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Inserra ShopRite Partners With Butterflake Bakery In New Milford
New Milford, New Jersey-based Inserra ShopRite is partnering with Butterflake Bakery of Teaneck, New Jersey. Butterflake’s specially made breads, cakes and desserts will be delivered daily fresh to ShopRite of New Milford, home to the ShopRite Bake Shop, which features professionally trained bakers and cake decorators. “We are delighted to partner with another family-owned and operated local […]
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Palm Beach Capital Makes Investment In J. Polep Distribution Services
Palm Beach Capital has made an investment in J. Polep Distribution Services, a convenience store and grocery distributor serving more than 6,000 customers in the northern U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed in the Sept. 30 announcement. Based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, J. Polep distributes candy and snacks; fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods; cigarettes and cigars; […]