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 […]
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OfferUp Partners With Giant Eagle On Community MeetUp Spots
OfferUp, a mobile marketplace for local buying and selling, is partnering with Giant Eagle to make the retailers’ stores accessible for customers in the Northeast looking for secure locations for meeting and exchanging items. Customers that buy or sell items within OfferUp’s mobile app can select one of 91 nearby Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo […]
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NECSEMA To Host Two Industry Events In Massachusetts This Fall
The New England Convenience Stores & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) will host two events this fall. The organization will hold its annual Beverage Summit at the Hilton Boston Dedham Hotel in Dedham, Massachusetts, on Oct. 24. At this event, 12 key retail buyers and 12 beverage vendors will engage in private 10-minute, face-to-face meetings to review […]
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Goya Prepares For New Jersey Trade And Beverage Show
Goya Foods is gearing up for its multicultural food and beverage trade show, Goya Global A Fusion of Cultures, a four-day event held coming up Tuesday, Oct. 2-Friday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Marriott of Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey. “We’re excited to open our doors to our global trade show so […]
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Kayco Expands And Provides New Leadership For Beyond Division
Kayco, a manufacturer and supplier of kosher foods, is expanding and appointing new leadership for its newly formed Beyond division. Among its Beyond brands are Absolutely Gluten-Free products, Beetology juices and ready-to-serve beets, Dorot frozen herbs and Mighty Sesame, a brand of Tahini dressings. As part of its expansion, Kayco has named Brian Gormley its new EVP […]