The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) recently celebrated the graduates of its 2018 Leadership Development Class at a reception at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, New Jersey. Launched in 2014, the Food Council Leadership Development Program provides training for future leaders who have a passion for working in the food industry, possess an […]
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Exclusive: 2018 Northeast Market Review
Each year, The Griffin Report of the Northeast publishes a Northeast Market Review—a guide of food retailers in the region that includes store totals and market share by state as well as other helpful information. This year’s review is sponsored by Imperial Distributors and also appears in the October 2018 print edition of The Griffin Report of the Northeast. Keep […]
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Dunkin’ And Harpoon Brewery Launch Coffee Porter For Fall
Dunkin’, which recently dropped the “Donuts” from its name, and Boston-based Harpoon Brewery have come together for the first time to combine the taste of Dunkin’s Espresso Blend Coffee with Harpoon’s craft beer, launching the new Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Porter. A “balanced and smooth brew offering robust and roasty notes,” Dunkin’ Coffee Porter was created by […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper To Acquire Core Nutrition By End Of 2018
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will acquire Core Nutrition LLC, maker of enhanced waters. The acquisition will be funded with KDP common stock, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2018. The deal is valued at $525 million, or approximately $435 million net of anticipated tax benefits. Founded in 2015, Core Nutrition’s […]
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Spangler Candy Co. Expanding Its Campus Following NECCO Purchase
Spangler Candy Co. has purchased and plans to renovate an adjacent, 20-acre campus owned by New Era Ohio LLC (NEO) to provide additional room for warehouse space, future expansion and growth. This growth comes on the heels of Spangler’s purchase of two iconic candy brands—Sweethearts and NECCO Wafers. The brands and equipment only were obtained […]
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Pez Candy And Zaini Announce U.S. Distribution Agreement
Pez Candy Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with Luigi Zaini S.P.A., of Milan, Italy, for licensed products in the U.S. Pez will begin distribution with the introduction of the Zaini Crockki brand, an Italian confectionery producer. Four years ago, the Zaini team collaborated with experts to develop a new product with limited amounts of sugars […]
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Seasons Kosher Supermarkets Files For Chapter 11
Kosher grocery retailer Seasons Kosher Supermarkets has voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. “In order to preserve and strengthen our ability to serve the local Seasons Family’s needs, we are focusing on emerging from the Chapter 11 filing with a stronger balance sheet and to fully restore operations,” the […]
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Hershey Takes Mobile Customer Insights Center On The Road
The Hershey Co. has launched its new 53-ft., expandable Mobile Customer Insights Center (MCIC) tractor-trailer. The rolling educational center will take the company’s shopper insights and snacks category expertise directly to its retail partners across the country. “The retail landscape is shifting at an unprecedented rate. To stay ahead, today’s retailers need a new playbook and that’s […]