Frieda Rapoport Caplan, founder of Frieda’s Specialty Produce, was honored at the National Association of Women Business Owners 26th Annual NAWBO-LA Awards Luncheon alongside other influential Southern California women business owners Cookie Johnson of CJ by Cookie Johnson and Lubov Azria of BCBG Max Azria. The NAWBO-LA Awards gave tribute to top achievers and advocates […]
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Posted in, Beverage News, Equipment & Technology, National
IBWA Joins Curbside Value Partnership
In its ongoing quest to provide companies and organizations with a voluntary solution to the urgent need to address recycling rates, the Curbside Value Partnership (CVP) has announced another addition to its sponsor list: the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). “Just feet from the curb, Americans make decisions every day about whether or not to […]
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Scolari’s Closing California Stores
After more than 60 years on California’s Central Coast, Scolari’s will be exiting the market and closing its four supermarkets in Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. “This was a gut-wrenching decision,” said Joey Scolari, co-owner along with his brother Jerry. “The economic downturn hit us hard as far back as […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, West
California Grocers Association Launches New Website
The California Grocers Association’s (CGA) new and improved website (www.cagrocers.com) is now as fresh as its members produce. CGA’s redesigned website includes exciting new features including dynamic new graphics, new tools to help members more easily engage in grass-roots advocacy, online membership updating, convenient event registration and an improved “members only” section. “Our goal was […]
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How Are Grocery Shoppers Advancing Their Use Of Digital Media?
“Connecting with Modern Grocery Shoppers,” a new report developed by Brick Meets Click in partnership with Grocery Shopping Network (GSN), will be released April 19. GSN took the lead in assembling the 23,000 shoppers who participated in the survey, and provided support and guidance throughout the project. Brick Meets Click developed and executed the survey, […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Family Dollar Now Carries PepsiCo Beverage Lineup
Matthews, N.C.-based Family Dollar Stores Inc. has agreed in terms to a multi-year partnership with PepsiCo Inc. to sell its beverages in its 7,100 stores across 45 states. This multi-year partnership provides Family Dollar customers with more beverage choices, while expanding the retailer’s base of national brands. “At Family Dollar, our goal is to provide […]
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Mountain Dew And Friends Declare ‘This Is How We DEW’
Mountain Dew has launched a new creative campaign that enlists famous members of the DEW family to show the world what it means to “DEW you.” The campaign features seven Mountain Dew family members—music stars Lil Wayne, Jason Aldean and Mac Miller, race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., skateboarders Paul Rodriguez and Theotis Beasley and […]
Posted in, Center Store, Marketing News, National
Life Savers Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Life Savers is turning 100 years old and, to celebrate a century of sharing simple but meaningful connections between people, the iconic brand is giving back to charities that matter to its fans. The giving campaign, called Connect for a Cause, works like this: people can participate by entering the code on specially-marked 100th anniversary […]
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Majority Of Americans Can Recycle Plastic Bags, Wraps Locally
A new study released Thursday provides encouraging news about the state of plastics recycling in the U.S.: more than 91 percent of the U.S. population can recycle their plastic bags locally and, additionally, nearly 75 percent of people living in the U.S. can recycle other types of flexible plastic wraps in their own communities. The […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Midwest, National, West
Lagunitas To Build Brewery In Chicago, Go National
By next year, it should be easier to get a Lagunitas India pale ale in the Windy City, and other areas of the East and Midwest. The San Francisco Business Times reports that Lagunitas Brewing Co., a craft beer brewer based in Petaluma, Calif., plans to spend up to $18 million to build a second […]
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Discount Hunters Reshaping The Grocery Shopping Experience
A new study by MarketTools Inc., a leader in software and services for market research and customer feedback, reveals that shoppers are more cost-conscious than they were a year ago, and their search for value is changing the way they approach the shopping experience. According to the study, 63 percent of shoppers have changed their […]
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Hershey’s Kisses Declared America’s Favorite Chocolate
Americans have a sweet tooth and proclaim chocolate candies as their favorite indulgence, according to the just released 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study, an annual study of brand equity, conducted by Harris Interactive. In the perennial battle of the brands, Hershey’s Kisses is the top ranked chocolate candy brand for the fifth time in […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Kroger Completes Big Debt Deal
The Kroger Co. struggled to sell $850 million in a two-part debt deal Tuesday, Dow Jones Newswires reports. Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger sold $500 million of 10-year bonds and $350 million of 30-year bonds. The company had aimed to sell between $800 million and $1 billion, hoping for a yield of 5 percent on the 30-year […]
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Chiquita Exiting Avocado Business
Chiquita Brands International Inc. is apparently pulling out of avocado sales. The Charlotte Business Journal reports that the company plans to exit the avocado business over the next few months to concentrate strategic resources on the core categories of bananas, salads and apples. Chiquita’s banana sales, at $2 billion, amounted to 64 percent of sales […]
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Albertsons Pulling Out Of Florida; Keeping Pinellas Stores
Albertsons is mostly pulling out of Florida, closing all but four stores and shuttering a distribution center in Plant City, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. Three stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties will close. Stores in Clearwater and Largo will remain open. Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, has struggled to remain profitable during the […]
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Kimberly-Clark Senior Exec Jan Spencer Announces Retirement
Kimberly-Clark has announced that Jan Spencer, SVP of continuous improvement, sourcing and sustainability, will retire after a 34-year career with Kimberly-Clark. Spencer’s retirement will become effective July 1. Spencer leaves Kimberly-Clark following a distinguished career that saw him serve in a number of senior leadership positions. Most recently, Spencer spearheaded Kimberly-Clark’s continuous improvement efforts, which […]
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General Mills Releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills has released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment. The 2012 report can be viewed or downloaded at GeneralMills.com. “Our approach to global responsibility is straightforward,” said Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills. “It’s all about living our values. When a […]
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FMI’s Upcoming Private Brands Summit : Think Like A Customer
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) will feature the 2012 Private Brands Summit, taking place alongside “FMI2012: The Food Retail Show” in Dallas, Texas, in May. The Summit will provide greater communication and collaboration amongst trading partners in order to promote the growth of private brands. “This year’s Private Brands Summit goes beyond creating ‘me too’ […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Rouses Unveils Signature Line Of Sustainable Gulf Coast Fish
The latest fish story out of Louisiana stars three Gulf Coast fish—drum, sheepshead and flounder—and a local family at the forefront of a national movement to promote local, seasonal, sustainable food. Rouses Markets is introducing its own brand of flash-frozen, wild-caught local fish at all 38 of its stores. “Season, fishing restrictions and weather affect […]
Posted in, West
Los Angeles Votes ‘Yes’ To Bag Ban
The Los Angeles City Council moved forward Wednesday with a plan to end the use of paper and plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines over the course of a year, the Los Angeles Times reports. The ordinance will force shoppers to bring more environmental bags with them to shop. The council still needs to draft […]