The Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the North East (FRANE) is reviving its “Taste of Excellence” for 2017, a family-focused event promoting sampling and new item launches for frozen, ice cream and dairy items. This year’s event will be held March 1 at Chez Josef in Agawam, Massachusetts. FRANE Executive Director Donna Maglio says the […]
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Tyson Foodservice Revamps To Focus On Operator Concerns
To help today’s foodservice decision-makers deal with concerns such as increased competition, rapidly changing tastes and trends, and rising rents and wages, Tyson Foodservice says it is transforming into a customer-centric enterprise that understands what’s “on the line” for operators. To achieve this, Tyson Foodservice will challenge team members to help reduce risk and frustration for […]
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Equity Firms Purchase Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods
RLJ Equity Partners and SJ Partners have acquired majority control of Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods of Westbrook, Maine. “We are thrilled to welcome SJ Partners and RLJ to the Native Maine family. We have had a multi-year relationship with SJ Partners and believe their industry knowledge and previous growth by acquisition success are a […]
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Lidl: ‘We Are Actively Preparing A Number Of Sites In New Jersey’
While not identifying specific locations, Lidl, a German-based supermarket company entering the U.S., says it definitely is interested in operating stores in New Jersey. “We are early along in our U.S. expansion and are not addressing individual site locations at this stage. However, I can tell you that we are actively preparing a number of […]
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JOH To Open Minneapolis Office
JOH is opening an office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has appointed Dan Pavel to lead the unit’s team. Pavel comes to JOH from BBX Sweet Holdings, where he was sales director. He has brokerage and account management experience working with Target, Walgreens, Supervalu and Nash Finch. JOH Minneapolis will have a fully staffed team, including […]
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Bain Capital Purchases Daymon Worldwide
Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Daymon Worldwide. Established in 1970 with a heritage deeply rooted in private brands, Daymon has evolved over its 46-year history to become a major retail service provider. Daymon’s expertise ranges from private brand development to strategy and branding, sourcing and logistics, retail merchandising services and […]
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ShopRite Supermarkets Names New President
ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. (SRS), which owns and operates 34 ShopRite stores in New Jersey and New York, has named industry veteran Brett Wing president of the company. He replaces Dave Figurelli, who retired this month after 15 years with the company. SRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative with members […]
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Big Y Appoints Bossie VP Of Store Operations
Big Y Foods of Springfield, Massachusetts, has appointed Richard Bossie VP of store operations. He succeeds William Hogan, who has retired. Bossie will continue to oversee all store, customer service and workforce management operations for Big Y’s 77 stores, including World Class Markets, Fresh Acres Specialty Market, the Table and Vine wine and liquor division […]