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Del Monte Fruit Infusions Offers Fruit Cup With Added Benefits

Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods Inc. has launched Del Monte Fruit Infusions, expanding the brand’s presence in the produce refrigerated aisle. This new line of products incorporates fruit chunks infused with antioxidants. According to a 2021 survey by the International Food Information Council, one in five Americans actively seek health benefits from foods, with energy, digestive […]

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Kroger, Kitchen United Partner To Provide Meal Pick Up And Delivery

The Kroger Co., one of America’s largest grocery retailers, and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United are partnering to offer customers freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant food. “Our customers’ appetite for fresh, on-demand meals continues to accelerate, and we remain focused on offering new and innovative products that provide anything, anytime, anywhere,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s […]

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Uncrustables Launch Uncured Pepperoni Bites And Pepperoni Roll-Ups

Uncrustables, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, has released new Uncured Pepperoni Bites, available nationwide, and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups, available at Kroger and Target now and retailers nationwide in October.  Uncrustables Uncured Pepperoni Bites are bread bites made with marinara sauce, natural uncured pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Microwave to heat and eat. Each pouch of two bites takes less than […]

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The Kroger Co. Elects Elaine Chao To Board of Directors

The Kroger Co. has elected Elaine Chao to the company’s board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in 2022. At that time, she will stand for election by the shareholders. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings […]

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Shelf Engine Names McCord President And Chief Revenue Officer

Seattle, Washington-based Shelf Engine has named Kane McCord as president and chief revenue officer. McCord brings nearly two decades of executive leadership to this role and will be leading the sales, customer success, marketing, operations and shared services teams while reporting to Shelf Engine co-founder and CEO Stefan Kalb. McCord joins Shelf Engine after spending […]

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Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness

‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer  The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year.  The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]

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Nightfood Launches TV Ad Campaign To Capitalize On Retail Expansion

Tarrytown, New York-based Nightfood Holdings Inc., the better-for-you snack company targeting the $50 billion Americans spend annually on nighttime snacks, is airing the company’s first video ads on connected TV and “over-the-top” TV to consumers across the country.  With its recent introduction into Walmart freezers, Nightfood sleep-friendly ice cream is now available in almost 2,000 supermarkets […]

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Shoemaker Named President Of Kroger Dallas Division

The Kroger Co. has named Keith Shoemaker as the president of its Dallas, Texas division. Earlier in July, the entire Kroger family was heartbroken following the death of Adam Wampler, the previous president of the Dallas Division. Shoemaker, who most recently served as VP of operations for the Dallas Division will report to Valerie Jabbar, […]