Sara Lee Corp. has appointed Luc Volatier as SVP of supply chain and operations of its International Coffee and Tea business—effective April 1, 2012. Volatier, 44, will be in charge of all procurement, supply chain and manufacturing operations. He will continue to serve in the same role once the International Coffee and Tea business is […]
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Posted in, Marketing News, West
Integrated Cinco De Mayo Program Kicks Off California Avocado Season
With 81 million pounds of avocados forecast to be consumed for Cinco de Mayo festivities, the event is shaping up to move even more fruit than February’s “Big Game.” The California Avocado Commission (CAC) plans to kick off its spring-through-early-fall season with a strong Cinco de Mayo program that integrates consumer advertising, public relations outreach, […]
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Temkin International Now Offering Quad Seal Bags
Temkin International is introducing a new Quad Seal Bag for the ultimate product presentation. Sealed on all four sides, the Quad Seal Bags have a crisp, reinforced structure allowing them to sit upright without losing their shape. Side seals also provide uninterrupted space on all sides of the bag for graphics, text and labels; or […]
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Whole Foods Finally Opening In Pembroke Pines, Fla.
It’s been more than a year since the sign went up, but now residents of Pembroke Pines, Fla., are finally going to get a Whole Foods Market, the South Florida Business Journal reports. The Austin, Texas-based natural and organic food retailer is opening a 35,000-s.f. store at the western tip of Cobblestone Plaza, at Pines […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, Southeast
Coke Enterprises Chairman’s Total Comp Down
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Chairman and CEO John F. Brock’s total compensation was down 54 percent in 2011, due in part to a big dip in stock awards, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. The Atlanta-based Coke products distributor and marketer, whose annual profit jumped 20 percent to $749 million in 2011, reported in a proxy filing […]
Posted in, Organic Natural, West
Lundberg Family Farms Marks 75 Years Of Organic Leadership
Richvale, Calif.-based Lundberg Family Farms®, a leading manufacturer of organic rice and rice products, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The occasion arrives three-quarters of a century after Albert and Frances Lundberg fled the ravages of the Dust Bowl for the fertile soil of the Sacramento Valley. Arriving in Richvale in 1937, armed with lessons learned […]
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Fresh Market Vetting Local Food Products At Open House
Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market will hold an open house for local vendors to showcase their products from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Growers and manufacturers can introduce their “retail-ready products” to The Fresh Market and learn about the company’s process for selecting, promoting and selling local products […]
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Campbell’s To Phase Out Toxic Chemical BPA From Cans
After months of pressure from consumer, public health and concerned parents’ organizations, Campbell’s Soup Co. has announced that it will phase out the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in its can linings. However, the company has not provided a timeline or identify what alternative can-lining materials it will use. Exposure to BPA, […]
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Quaker Rolls Out Packaged Oatmeal Cookies
Since creating the Quaker Oat Cake recipe more than 100 years ago, Quaker Oats has long been a key ingredient of oatmeal cookies baked in kitchens across the country. Inspired by the goodness of whole grain oats for more than 130 years, The Quaker Oats Co., a division of PepsiCo, is introducing a new line […]
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Glory Foods Reintroduces Sensibly Seasoned Lower Sodium Line
Columbus, Ohio-based Glory Foods Inc. has reintroduced its lower sodium product line, Sensibly Seasoned. All Glory Foods Sensibly Season-Lower Sodium products have met the American Heart Association food criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people over 2 years of age and display the heart-check mark on each can. The Sensibly Seasoned-Lower Sodium product […]
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Pear Bureau Northwest Holds Seasonal Display Contest
Reminding retailers and consumers alike that pears are a fresh choice during the winter months, Pear Bureau Northwest is holding a nationwide display contest to encourage retailers to creatively promote U.S.A.Pears. Independent retailers participating in the Winter Festival Display Contest will maintain a winter-themed pear display in their stores for a minimum of two weeks […]
Posted in, Midwest, New Products
Just Bare Introduces Chicken For Deli, Frozen Categories
Just Bare® chicken, a nationally distributed brand of premium, natural, antibiotic-free products, has expanded its line to the deli and frozen retail categories. Featuring attributes like “no animal by-products,” a commitment to carbon reduction, and third-party animal humane certification under the American Humane Certified® Farm Program, Just Bare appeals to consumers who want simply raised […]
Posted in, New Products, Perishables, West
‘Just Jane’ Treats Hit Shelves at Ralphs, Bristol Farms
For more than 20 years, Jane Lockhart, owner and founder of Sweet Lady Jane, has delighted the taste buds of her loyal customers with only the finest desserts made from the highest quality ingredients. With two retail stores in West Hollywood and Santa Monica, Jane now has exciting plans to enable many more to indulge […]
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Goodspeed Re-Elected Chairman Of Unified Board
Shareholders of Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, elected 18 individuals to the board of directors at the company’s annual shareholders meeting, held Feb. 22 in Cerritos, Calif. At a board of directors meeting immediately following the annual shareholders meeting, directors re-elected Richard E. Goodspeed, principal, Goodspeed & Associates, […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, West
Bumble Bee Foods Unveils 2012 BeeWell for Life Program
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods has unveiled an upgrade to this year’s BeeWell for Life®, the leading North American seafood brand’s signature interactive health and wellness program. BeeWell for Life(TM) is designed to help consumers lead a more healthful lifestyle using the dedicated resource website www.BeeWellForLife.com. The program offers consumers the chance to earn points […]
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Shopping Experience Associated With Eating More Fruits, Veggies
The number of servings of fruits and vegetables people eat may have more to do with the food shopping experience than with produce costs, according to a study by researchers at RTI International and George Washington University. The study, published in the February issue of Public Health Nutrition, examined the connection between three characteristics of […]
Posted in, Southwest, West
Sunflower Farmers Market Opening Third Oklahoma Store
Boulder, Colo.-based Sunflower Farmers Market, the full-service natural and organic grocer known for “serious food at silly prices,” will open its third store in the Oklahoma market in the first quarter of 2013. The market will be located at W. Main Street and S. Lahoma Ave. in Norman. “We’re truly looking forward to both our […]
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Noah’s Introduces Oxygenated Spring Water In Sleek Cans
Noah’s has expanded its beverage offerings to include new oxygen-infused spring water. Available now in Rexam 12-oz. Sleek cans, Noah’s Oxygenated Spring Water comes from Adobe Springs in California and contains eight times the amount of oxygen in regular spring water. “We are excited to offer consumers a quality spring water with added oxygen,” said […]
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2012’s Most Innovative Consumer Packaged Goods Unveiled
Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer product award that rewards innovation and is voted on by consumers, brought together executives from iconic consumer brands such as Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, PepsiCo, ConAgra Foods and Johnson & Johnson among many others Tuesday evening during the 4th annual Product of the Year USA awards ceremony […]
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WinCo Foods Opening Two New Nevada Stores
Boise, Idaho-based WinCo Foods LLC will open two new discount supermarkets in Nevada at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 4. The stores are located at 80 N. Stephanie in Henderson and at 6101 N. Decatur Blvd. in Las Vegas. Each store is approximately 94,000 s.f. and will employ approximately 200 individuals, most of whom have been […]