About 200 leaders from New Jersey’s food retail and distribution businesses recently gathered in Atlantic City to discuss the latest market trends and innovations during the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) 2018 Trade Relations Conference. Dan Croce, SVP of Acme Markets, gave the feature presentation. Speaking on the “State of the Food Industry,” Croce discussed industry […]
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NECCO Assets Sold At Auction As FDA Warns Of Unsanitary Conditions
This month, the FDA notified the New England Confectionery Co., better known as NECCO, of serious violations of “Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventative Controls for Human Food” regulations at its manufacturing plant in Revere, Massachusetts. The violations included significant evidence of rodent activity and “insanitary conditions” throughout the facility collected during an […]
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Emmy’s Organics Shakes Up Executive Team With New CEO, VP Of Sales
Emmy’s Organics, an Ithaca, New York-based maker of organic coconut cookies, has named Bill Kelly as its new CEO and Gian Khalsa as VP of sales. Kelly brings more than 30 years of executive financial and operational experience to his new role. Previously, Kelly developed and led business operations for companies in the design, natural […]
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Garelick Farms Reportedly Closing Lynn, Massachusetts, Plant
Garelick Farms, owned by Dean Foods, plans to close its Lynn, Massachusetts, facility, according to the Daily Item. The newspaper reported that the announcement was made to plant workers and other Dean Foods plants on May 22. The company cited the nationwide decrease in milk consumption as the reason for the closure. The plant, which employs nearly 300 […]
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New York Food Industry Alliance Names Durant President And CEO
Following a four-month national search, the Food Industry Alliance of New York State (FIA) has selected Michael Durant as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Michael Rosen, who announced his retirement after 32 years with FIA. “As the FIA president, Michael brings a wealth of experience on association management, lobbying and government affairs. He has […]
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Recommended: Maker Of Candy Hearts And NECCO Wafers Sold
The bankrupt maker of Necco Wafers, Sweethearts conversation hearts and other beloved American candies has a new owner. The Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. had the winning $18.83 million bid for the New England Confectionery Co. at a federal bankruptcy auction in Boston. Wednesday’s acquisition ensures at least a short-term future for the candy maker better […]
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Campbell Leadership Changes Continue With New Meals, Beverages President
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Roberto Leopardi, 53, as president of its meals and beverages division, which includes Campbell’s North American soup, sauces and shelf-stable beverages brands, as well as Pacific Foods and Plum. Leopardi will report to Luca Mignini, chief operating officer, and start at Campbell effective June 4. “Roberto brings extensive consumer packaged goods […]
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Former SNAC Int’l. President Dempsey To Helm Kennie’s Markets
Tom Dempsey Jr. has been chosen as new president and CEO of Kennie’s Markets in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. He succeeds P.K. Hoover, who announced his retirement after 40 years with the company. Hoover had served as president and CEO since 1987. “One of the most important final decisions a CEO can make is the selection of a […]