Hiball Inc. has announced the distribution of its newly reformulated and repackaged line of energy drinks to more than 250 Whole Foods Market stores throughout the U.S. Now sold in 16-oz. cold activated cans, Hiball’s line of Organic Sparkling Energy Drinks and Sparkling Energy Waters began rolling out into Whole Foods Market’s stores mid-June, featuring […]
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Sunlight Introduces Pretty Lady For The Summer
Summer fun has begun, and what better way to kick off this year’s summer grape season than with a new merchandising program from Sunlight International and JP Dulcich & Sons Grapes? Announcing the new Pretty Lady for the Summer Point-of-Sale materials, available now. Featuring a beautifully illustrated beach scene, and a chic Pretty Lady in […]
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Supervalu CEO: Bankruptcy Not A Consideration In Company’s ‘Strategic Alternatives’
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Supervalu on Wednesday announced a number of initiatives to make the company, as CEO and President Craig Herkert said, “more competitive and unlock value for our shareholders.” In addition for plans to aggressively lower prices in response to competitors’ actions and cut a quarter of a billion dollars in administrative and […]
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Kahlua Unveils Canned Iced Coffee
Kahlua has introduced a convenient, easy way to enjoy iced coffee—in a can. Kahlua® Iced Coffee, a refreshingly simple iced coffee that contains a delicioso taste of Kahlua, comes in a convenient to-go can. With its new iced coffee, the company’s sleek cans are perfect for any gathering or a quick coffee break, while maintaining […]
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Pacific Natural Foods Brings Restaurant Flavors To Soup Pots At Home
Pacific Natural Foods is tapping into global favorites to expand its collection of Soup Starters, with the introduction of Thai Tom Yum and Tortilla soup bases. The Soup Starters line, which launched last year with Vietnamese-style Pho soup base, reflects a growing interest in “speed scratch cooking,” offering shortcuts for making and customizing complex ethnic […]
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Bear Naked Launches Two Natural Energy Cereals
Natural food company Bear Naked has introduced the addition of two new cereals to its Fit® line of foods focused on providing the energy needed to get-up-and-go-for-it every morning. The new Bear Nake Fit® cereals are available in two flavors, both made with “bearly” processed ingredients you can see and recognize—like whole grain flakes, light […]
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N.G.A.’s Matt Ott Earns CAE Credential
Matt Ott, director of membership and information technology for the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) has earned the ASAE Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than 5 percent of all association professionals have earned the CAE. “N.G.A. is proud to have such a dedicated employee […]
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Actor, Honey Nut Cheerios Partner To Help Latinos Get Heart Healthy
Spanish-language novela leading man Juan Soler and Honey Nut Cheerios® have launched a joint, multi-market, education initiative designed to help Hispanics lead a heart healthy life. Among its suggestions: cutting down on the heavy saturated fat and cholesterol intake contained in many Latin dishes. Called, “Cuidate, Corazon” (Take Care, Heart), the initiative seeks to help […]
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Lake Worth Store Becomes Publix Sabor
The first Publix Sabor in Palm Beach County has been quietly opened by Publix Super Markets, according to a July 6 article in the Palm Beach Post. The store is in Lake Worth in a shopping center that has undergone . The chain’s Sabor stores are full-service supermarkets that feature not only items found in […]
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Iowa Grocery Industry Association Names New President
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) has appointed a new president. Michelle Hurd took the position July 2, replacing Jerry Fleagle who, according to his LinkedIn profile, had been with the organization since January 1998. Details of Fleagle’s departure were unknown at the time of this report. Hurd has been with the association for six […]
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Study: Four Grocers Prove That Actors, Theatre Drive Retail Growth
A consumer study of America’s leading brands has shown that the retailers driving economic and sector growth are doing so by creating a sense of theatre around their in-store experiences. Half of the top 100 companies overall are retailers. Within the Top 10—Wegmans, fourth; Publix, fifth; Trader Joe’s, sixth; and H-E-B, 10th—were set apart by […]
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Vlasic Introducing Expanded Line Of ‘Farmer’s Garden’ Pickles
Pinnacle Foods-owned Vlasic® pickles is introducing an expanded line of Farmer’s Garden(TM) by Vlasic home-style pickles to supermarkets nationwide, and just in time for the summer season. Starting this month, the extended Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic product line will include: • Deli Style Halves—new flavor with a classic deli taste and an extra kick of […]
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Three Industry Leaders To Be Inducted Into Frozen Food HOF
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) have announce that the Distinguished Order of Zerocrats has selected three food industry leaders as the 2012 Frozen Food Hall of Fame inductees. The 2012 inductees are Nevin B. Montgomery, retired president/CEO of NFRA; Dr. H. Reid Wagstaff, retired VP […]
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Cool Off Helps Beat The Heat With New Towelette Product
With the temperatures constantly rising, many of us are trying to find a way to cool down. Cool Off® is a convenient pocket-sized, natural, icy cold personal cooling towelette that gives you an initial cool blast, and then keeps you cool ongoing. Whether you are suffering from heat due to sports, outdoor activities, hot flashes, […]
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Mars Recalls Limited Range of Pedigree Brand Wet Dog Food
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of Pedigree® weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk. Affected product may contain small pieces of blue plastic, which entered the food during the production process. The source of the plastic has been identified and […]
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BI-LO Recalls Two Southern Home Brand Salad Mixes
BI-LO has announced an immediate Class II voluntary recall of two store brand products, the Southern Home® Bacon Ranch Salad Mix and the Southern Home Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the reason for the recall is the potential for the product to contain small metal fragments. Out of […]
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Dole Fresh Vegetables Recalls Some Bagged Salads
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 2,598 cases of bagged salad. The product being recalled is Dole Hearts of Romaine coded 0540N165112A or B, with a use-by date of June 26 and UPC 7143000956 due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have […]
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Beef Checkoff Seeks Entries For National Awards
The Beef Checkoff Program is calling for entries for its annual National Retail Beef Backer Awards, a prestigious national awards program that honors retailers that go above and beyond to market and merchandise beef to their customers. Through Oct. 1, retailers can enter to win in one of four categories: • Independent Retailer (fewer than […]
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Kroger Celebrates Grand Opening of Marketplace in West Knoxville
The new 117,000-s.f. Kroger Marketplace at the Shops at Cedar Bluff in West Knoxville, Tenn., opened Wednesday, bringing an estimated 200 jobs to the Knoxville area. The Marketplace showcases an array of quality products, amenities and services to create a superior one-stop-shopping experience for the west Knoxville community. Located at 9225 Kingston Pike, the Kroger […]
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Mollie Stone’s Named Outstanding Specialty Retailer by NASFT
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT) has selected Mollie Stone’s Markets as an Outstanding Specialty Food Retailer of 2012. This award recognizes only five retailers nationwide each year for excellence in customer service, product sourcing, merchandising, quality assurance and a passion for presenting top-quality food. “Mollie Stone’s shows true commitment to […]