Consumers worldwide overwhelmingly will share personal information to get better service from their doctors, bank and retailers; however, they are very discerning about how they share. Today’s digital consumers are complicated and sometimes skeptical about how institutions use their data, according to a global independent survey of consumers around the world commissioned by Infosys. U.S. […]
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Twinkies Returning To Shelves Next Month
Americans will be celebrating more than their independence and freedom next month. They also will be able enjoy their beloved Twinkies snack cakes. Hostess Brands LLC, maker of Twinkies, says the product as well as Hostess CupCakes, Ding Dongs, Donettes and other classic treats, will be back on store shelves July 15. In the meantime, […]
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Khalaf Promoted To VP Of Industry Development At Kraft
Kraft Foods Group’s Omar Khalaf has been promoted to VP of industry development following the recent announcement that Regenia Stein intends to retire. Khalaf will be responsible for leading Kraft sales and industry development with a focus on category and customer development opportunities. “Omar’s various experiences in field and customer development roles will provide a […]
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Giumarra Hires Western Region Business Manager
Giumarra has added Kellee Harris to its marketing team. She joins the company today as western region business manager. Harris comes to Giumarra from Package Containers Inc., where her responsibilities included business development and account management for the California, Utah and Colorado regions. She also has held positions in the nonprofit and sporting goods sectors, […]
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House Farm Bill Fails By Slim Margin
The House of Representatives voted Thursday on the Farm Bill and, by a 195-234 vote, the bill failed to pass. Debate over the bill’s 200-plus amendments began June 18. The five-year Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act sought to reform the nation’s dairy, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, sugar and conservation programs. The most […]
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GFIA Hosts Independent Education Seminar At Sweetwater Brewing
The Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) sponsored an Independent Education Seminar on Tuesday at Sweetwater Brewing Co. in Atlanta. Andrea Bailey Powers, employee benefits attorney from Baker Donelson Law Firm explained to guests how the Affordable Care Act impacts business. Guests also heard about WIC vouchers and the WIC moratorium. Sweetwater Brewing is a GFIA […]
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Blue Diamond Opens Turlock Plant As Global Almond Sales Soar
Doors to Blue Diamond’s Turlock, Calif., plant opened today as California dignitaries and guests became the first to tour a facility deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910 when the cooperative organized the industry and created the almond brand. According to Mark Jansen, Blue Diamond president and CEO, “the new Turlock plant […]
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Study Reveals Costco Is Most Popular Gas Station
Costco is where North America prefers to fill their gas tanks, according to a new study by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. Wholesale clubs once again beat out traditional gas stations in popularity, with Sam’s Club coming in second behind Costco among the more than 7,600 study participants. QuikTrip, Wawa […]
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Sheetz, Samet Corp. Partner On New Food Production And DC
Sheetz and Samet Corp. have partnered on the construction of a 250,000-s.f. distribution and production facility in Burlington, N.C. Sheetz recently selected Samet as the contractor in charge of construction management for the $32.8 million center that is a cornerstone of expansion plans for the Altoona, Pa.-based convenience restaurant chain. “We’re looking forward to partnering […]
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Former Goya President Joseph Unanue Dies At Age 88
Mr. Joseph A. Unanue, former president of Goya Foods, passed away Wednesday evening at his home in Alpine, N.J., surrounded by his wife Carmen Ana and his family. He was 88 years old. “We lost a great man and a dear member of our family, who will be missed greatly,” says Bob Unanue, president of […]
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Kraft Foods Group Creates Two New Business Units
Kraft Foods Group plans to create two new standalone business units: Meals and Desserts, and Enhancers and Snack Nuts. With the creation of these new business units, the company says it will be able to place even greater focus on brand building while reducing the complexity of managing a portfolio with many distinct brands and […]
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Journalist Woodward To Kick Off 2014 NGA Show
Bob Woodward, famed Washington Post journalist, author and Watergate scandal reporter, will serve as the speaker of the opening general session at the 2014 NGA Show. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, the opening session is the kick off to the show, which will be held Feb. 9-12 in Las Vegas. Woodward is best known for his […]
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NGA, Brick Meets Click Release Digital Check-Up For Grocery
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Brick Meets Click (BMC) on Wednesday announced the publication of the “NGA/Brick Meets Click Digital Check-Up.” The paper, which analyzes data from an online survey of more than 22,000 grocery customers, includes data on digital shopper readiness and retailer engagement. The results show that grocery shoppers are not just […]
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KeHE Reveals New Enterprise Branding
KeHE Distributors LLC has rolled out new branding. The announcement was made by KeHE President and CEO Brandon Barnholt on Monday at KeHE’s annual Holiday Show in Chicago. “This new branding signals an important step in our continuing quest to be the preferred supply chain partner in natural, specialty and fresh retail products,” said Barnholt. […]
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Raley’s Hit By Cyber Attack
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores says it recently discovered that a portion of its computer network systems may have been the target of a complex, criminal cyber attack. The company reports that it immediately initiated an investigation to determine whether cyber criminals may have obtained customer credit and debit card information. At this time, the […]
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Feeding America Partners With USDA, EPA To Help Reduce Food Waste
Feeding America has joined forces with the USDA and EPA to help reduce food waste and provide more food to Americans in need. The effort has been named “U.S. Food Waste Challenge.” It was launched Tuesday. “Feeding America is honored to be a founding partner, along with numerous food industry members, in the launch of […]
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NGA Launches Member Resource On Food Safety
NGA says renowned food safety expert Gale Prince, Stericycle ExpertRecall food safety strategist and founder of Sage Food Safety LLC, has been retained by NGA to provide expert resources on food safety issues to the association and its members. NGA members will receive exclusive access to Prince’s expertise, including: • Access to members-only webinars on […]
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Muller Quaker Dairy Yogurt Manufacturing Facility Opens In New York
Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo Inc. and Theo Muller Group, opened its new state-of-the-art yogurt manufacturing facility in Batavia, N.Y., on Monday. The new facility, which will employ approximately 180 people, will serve as a national production and distribution center for Muller yogurt, which launched in select regional markets in 2012. The […]
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National Turkey Federation Names Williams VP Of Communications
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has appointed Keith M. Williams as VP of communications and marketing. Williams brings 25 years of experience working with reporters to benefit the public with an understanding of agriculture and food safety. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Williams has served as press secretary at USDA and at House and Senate agriculture […]
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Kraft Foods Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Kraft Foods has settled a lawsuit that it filed against Land O’Frost in the federal district court in Wisconsin for patent infringement of Kraft’s U.S. Patent No. 7,172,779, which covered a pre-sliced cold cuts package sold in grocery stores. The terms of the settlement reached by the parties will remain confidential, according to Kraft.