A distribution deal with Pepsi will bring Cheerwine to more locations in Virginia, The Charlotte Business Journal reports. Cheerwine will be available in vending machines and at soda foundations in Virginia starting May 7, thanks to the Salisbury, N.C.-based soft drink maker’s distribution deal with Pepsi. The latest expansion in distribution marks another step toward […]
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Schiff Nutrition Acquires Airborne Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Schiff Nutrition International Inc. has acquired Airborne Inc., a leading provider of immune support products for $150 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. “Schiff is focused on building premium brands and leading innovation,” said Tarang Amin, president and CEO. “We are excited about the Airborne acquisition, which fits well with […]
Posted in, Organic Natural, West
Farmers Talk Pesticide Use Via New Alliance Website
The Alliance for Food and Farming, a nonprofit group representing farmers of fruits and vegetables, has announced the addition of a new section to its website featuring real farmers talking about pest and disease control methods on both conventional and organic produce farms. The website can be found at www.safefruitsandveggies.com under the section titled “Ask […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Slap Frozen Energy Offers Chilling Addition To Market
Brain-Twist® Inc. has launched nationwide Slap Frozen Energy, an innovative and groundbreaking addition to the Slap Energy® family. As the first-ever frozen energy beverage, Slap Frozen Energy will fill a void in the already thriving energy drink market by providing consumers delicious taste, a refreshing cool-down and an invigorating “slap” of energy. Each pouch of […]
Posted in, West
Chef Launches Hip Chick Farms Company, Product Line
Chef Jen Johnson has launched a new company, Hip Chick Farms—creating hand-crafted, delicious frozen chicken fingers, chicken meatballs, chicken wings and chicken stock, made with all-natural, sustainable ingredients and practices. Hip Chick Farms was created from Johnson’s love of food and family and offers family friendly solutions for lunch and dinnertime. Fresh, all-natural, sustainable—these are […]
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Kellogg’s Debuts Crunchy Nut Caramel Nut Cereal
You say “car-a-mel,” I say “car-mel.” No matter how you pronounce it, April 5 is National Caramel Day and Kellogg’s® is celebrating with the launch of the new Crunchy Nut™ Caramel Nut cereal. Featuring the deliciously irresistible combination of sweet caramel flavor and real roasted peanuts on crunchy flakes, Crunchy Nut Caramel Nut gives cereal […]
Posted in, National, New Products, Northeast, Perishables
Al Fresco All Natural Rolls Out New Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage
al fresco All Natural—America’s No. 1 chicken sausage—is introducing its newest addition to its line of natural chicken sausage: Smoked Andouille. This new flavor is made with Cajun seasoning and lean chicken meat and then naturally hardwood smoked for a deep, rich spicy flavor. “We’re so excited to introduce our first smoked flavor to the […]
Posted in, National
Vanilla Cream Puffs Recalled Due To Mislabeled Milk Allergen
Hudsonville, Mich.-based Creme Curls Bakery Inc. has initiated an immediate nationwide recall of 19.4-oz. cartons of Simply Enjoy Vanilla cream puffs distributed by Foodhold U.S.A. LLC and 13.2-oz. cartons of Vanilla Cream Puffs distributed by Creme Curls Bakery because the product contains sodium caseinate that is listed on the label, but does not identify the […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
No. of Coupons in Grocery Down, HBC Up in 2011
In 2011, grocery product marketers reduced the total quantity of coupons in the marketplace, while HBC marketers maintained a steady volume of coupons to promote their products to frugal-minded shoppers, according to the 2012 Coupon Facts Report, issued by NCH Marketing Services, a Valassis company. A total of $470 billion in coupon value was offered […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Coca-Cola Opens 42nd Bottling Facility
Coca-Cola China’s 42nd bottling plant in Yingkou, Liaoning, that opened March 29 is the largest Coca-Cola production facility in China. Spanning an area of more than 170,000 square meters (42 acres), the plant represents a $160 million investment in China and is part of a three-year, $4 billion investment plan announced last year that underscores […]
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MOM Brands Invests in Lighting at Utah Cereal Plant
MOM Brands™ has invested in a more sustainable and efficient lighting program at its Tremonton, Utah-based cereal plant. The program was contracted to Murphy Energy Systems in Milwaukee, according to MOM Brands. The energy-saving renovation entailed upgrading and retrofitting all interior and exterior lighting. It also included the implementation of lighting controls to dramatically reduce […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Roundy’s Appoints Retail Veteran Josefowicz To Board
On March 29, Milwaukee-based Roundy’s Inc. announced the election of Gregory P. Josefowicz to its board of directors. Josefowicz brings to the board more than 30 years of executive leadership in the retail industry, including significant experience in food retail. As a former president and CEO for two large retail companies, and as an active […]
Posted in, Northeast
Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Giant, Safeway
Giant and Safeway workers in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas represented by United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 400 and 27 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with their employers, the parties announced March 29. Giant Food of Landover, Md., says the tentative agreement covers approximately 17,000 of its […]
Posted in, Southwest, West
WinCo Foods Debuting First Arizona Stores On Sunday
Boise, Idaho-based WinCo Foods will open three new discount supermarkets at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1. Two of the stores mark the first entry for WinCo Foods into the Arizona market with locations at 330 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix and 5850 W. Bell Rd. in Glendale. Each Arizona store is more than 90,000 s.f. […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Northeast
New Jersey’s Doherty Receives FMI Association Executive Award
Linda M. Doherty, president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), received the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Donald H. MacManus Association Executive Award on March 28 in recognition of her outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the food distribution industry. The award was presented at FMI’s Day in Washington. “Linda works diligently to represent […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Midwest
Meijer Moves Into Dairy Production With ‘Purple Cow Creamery’
Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, has acquired the plant operations at Bareman’s Dairy, a family-owned company based in Holland, Mich. Meijer’s move into dairy production also will include a more than $8 million investment to expand the Bareman’s dairy plant in Holland. “This is an exciting day for our company,” said Co-Chairman and CEO […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Southeast
Food Lion’s Brand Strategy Unveiled in Stores in Three States
On March 28 Food Lion launched its new brand strategy in 268 stores in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. The changes focus on lower prices on thousands of products, quality store brands, produce and a better overall shopping experience. These markets are the first stores in 2012 to unveil the new strategy, which Food […]
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Martin’s Pharmacist Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dennis Stanley, a Martin’s Food Marketpharmacist in Richmond, Va., recently was honored by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) at its annual meeting in New Orleans with the 2012 APhA Immunization Champion Lifetime Achievement Award. “Congratulations to Dennis on receiving this truly well deserved honor,” said Jim Scanlon, regional VP for Martin’s. “Through immunization work with […]
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Callaghan to Retire from Pepperidge Farm; Britt is Successor
Pat Callaghan, 61, plans to step down as president of Pepperidge Farm at the end of the Campbell Soup Co.’s fiscal year on July 31, after more than 30 years of service. Campbell named Irene Chang Britt, 49, currently Pepperidge Farm’s chief strategy officer, as the new president. Britt will be based at Pepperidge Farm’s […]
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Tyson Partners With Jose Cuervo, Tabasco For Coupon Promotion
Tyson Foods Inc. will partner with Jose Cuervo and Tabasco hot sauce for a spring and early summer savings promotion, available in stores and online from April 30-June 29. Consumers will save with in-store coupons for $1 off 2 pounds or more of Tyson wings or boneless wings from the deli department, 75 cents off […]