As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Lipari Foods hosted a bigger-than-ever show on April 24 in Novi, Mich. Jim Lipari started the business in 1963 selling barbecue sauce out of the back of his station wagon. Today, Lipari Foods is a $500 million company. “This is a milestone,” Thom Lipari, president and CEO, told The […]
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Supervalu Reports 4Q Fiscal 2013 Net Loss Of $1.41B
Supervalu Inc. has reported fourth quarter fiscal 2013 net sales of $3.89 billion and a net loss of $1.41 billion, or $6.65 per diluted share. Due to the sale of the Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Market stores and related Osco and Sav-On in-store pharmacies on March 21, those banners’ results were presented as […]
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Van Helden Appointed President, COO Of Stater Bros. Markets
Peter Van Helden will become president and COO of Stater Bros. Markets when Jim Lee retires as of June 1. Van Helden is a 36-year veteran of the supermarket industry. Prior to joining Stater Bros., he was EVP of retail operations for Supervalu. Van Helden began his career in 1977, working for Rosauers in Libby, […]
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Kroger Has $78 Million In Plans For Houston Market
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Houston rivals Dallas-Fort Worth as the Lone Star State’s top economic powerhouse. Three times out of the past four years, Houston has been named the No. 1 “Top Metro” in the U.S. for corporate relocations and expansions by Site Selection magazine. In 2012, the greater metro area recorded 325 new or […]
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Back To The Roots Launches Fish Tank That Grows Food
Back to the Roots, creator of the Grow-Your-Own Mushroom Garden, pre-launched its second product, a home Aquaponics Garden, on Kickstarter in November. Now, with summer fast approaching, gardens will be ready at the end of April and will ship right away in May. Shipping to retailers will begin in June. The Home Aquaponics Garden was […]
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Industry Veteran Joins Go Think! Management Team
Go Think!, a retail marketing, customer loyalty and digital technology firm, has added Dan Sanders to its management team. Sanders will serve as managing director for business development, focusing on both business development and marketing consulting. A seasoned executive in the supermarket industry, Sanders most recently served as a Supervalu division president. During his tenure […]
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Kay’s Naturals ‘Mini Meals’ Available At Harris Teeter, Stop & Shop
Kay’s Naturals, producer of gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, high-protein and fiber foods, has added Harris Teeter and Stop & Shop stores to its list of food, drug and mass retailers—joining Walgreens, H-E-B, Kerr Drug and Albertsons. Clara City, Minn.-based Kay’s Naturals produces a line of gluten-free snacks and cereals so nutrition dense that Kay’s calls them “Mini […]
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Earnest Eats Adds New Granola Bars And Hot & Fit Cereals
Earnest Eats, makers of natural foods rooted in the nourishment of whole, unprocessed ingredients, has added three new choices to its family of products: Earnest Eats Chewy Granola Bars, Hot & Fit Cereal multi-serve canisters and Hot & Fit Cereal single-serve cups. Each blends a unique trio of superfood grains, including whole oats, amaranth and […]