PepsiCo North America’s CEO Albert P. Carey will retire at the end of March 2019 after nearly four decades with the company. Vivek Sankaran, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of Frito-Lay North America, will become its CEO, and Kirk Tanner, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of North America Beverages, will become its CEO. […]
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Dietz & Watson Donates To Boston Food Bank On Behalf Of Roche Bros.
Dietz & Watson, a Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese company, on Dec. 18 presented a check to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) on behalf of its local retail partner, Roche Bros. Supermarkets. The check was presented to the GBFB at the Roche Bros. store located at 184 Linden Street in Wellesley Town, Massachusetts. Samples of Dietz & Watson […]
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Energybox Launches New Flexible Platform Software
Energybox, a digital company that specializes in IoT monitoring and data analytics technology based in Morristown, New Jersey, has released new software. The flexible platform tracks equipment and facilities across multiple locations in real-time. It focuses on improving efficiency for businesses with real-time equipment monitoring, increases efficiency by reducing day-to-day operational frictions and enables consistency […]
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Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe President Honored By Chambersburg, Pa.
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc. President James “Jim” Martin has been recognized as the 2018 “Business Person of the Year” by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This award is given annually by the chamber to recognize one leader in the community for their business experience, exceptional accomplishments, community involvement and contribution to […]
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Yowie Chocolate Collectible Candy Benefits Wildlife
Yowie Chocolate Collectible Candy contains a surprise inside each chocolate that will benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society. Each Yowie chocolate is non-GMO, nut-free, gluten-free and will give children a 100 percent natural treat with a collectible, life-like animal toy inside that not only teaches the importance of saving endangered wildlife but contributes to animal conservation efforts. The chocolates are […]
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Mercato Offers Order Management And Delivery Dispatching Service
Mercato Inc., a New York-based online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocers, is offering an order management and delivery dispatching service. The software service is designed for grocers to manage customer orders and tap into Mercato’s courier network. The service leverages the same technology Mercato offers to merchants as part of its nationwide online marketplace and grocery delivery service. It allows […]
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Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Opening Of Newton Store
Stop & Shop, a Quincy, Massachusetts-based grocery retailer, unveiled a new look in Massachusetts with the opening of a 20,950-s.f. store located at 165 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, in Newton Nexus developed by Crosspoint Associates Inc. This small-concept store is the first location in the state to feature the brand’s new logo and updated design. The […]
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L Catterton To Acquire Hot Sauce Producer Cholula
L Catterton, a global consumer-focused private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is acquiring Cholula, a producer and distributor of hot sauce. The acquisition will allow Cholula to become a standalone enterprise. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Cholula hot sauce was introduced into the U.S. in 1989. It is created from a generations-old recipe featuring […]