Jefferies, the global investment bank, and AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, have announced the findings of their new joint study, “Trouble in Aisle 5,” which finds that the traditional food-at-home vertical, which is already facing trouble, is likely to see its challenges accelerate over the next few years. The study, which included a survey […]
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Johnsonville Rolls Out Pork & Chicken Sausage In Two Varieties
Johnsonville Sausage has launched its new Pork & Chicken Sausage—available in Traditional Brat and Mild Italian. These new sausage varieties have 50 percent less fat and are now available at select retailers nationwide. “At Johnsonville, we know there is nothing like a summer cookout with family and friends,” says Amber Brandimarte, Johnsonville senior brand manager. […]
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Scholarship Program Provides Family Businesses Insight Into Produce Advocacy
The United Fresh Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program. The program awards up to four scholarships for employees of family-owned businesses to attend United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Public Policy Conference (WPPC) in October. Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary airfare, hotel and registration to attend the […]
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Bullard Succeeds Stewart As President Of Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co.
David Bullard is the new president and CEO of Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC)following the retirement of the organization’s longtime leader Dennis Stewart on June 1. Bullard, who has been with Bessemer-based PWADC since December 1996 according to his LinkedIn profile, previously served as the company’s director of human resources and earned an MBA […]
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Tostitos Artisan Recipes Introduces Two New Flavors
Appealing to the ever-evolving American palette, the Tostitos Artisan Recipes brand is tapping distinct, flavorful ingredients and real recipes to create its latest tortilla chips flavors. New Tostitos Artisan Recipes Baked Three Cheese Queso and Toasted Southwestern Spices flavored tortilla chips are made with a nine-grain blend and real ingredients, like roasted garlic, a blend […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Southeast, Southwest
GE Lighting Solutions Saves Texas Retailer $235K
Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers, with 72 retail supermarkets in Texas and Louisiana, recently launched a facility-wide lighting update including in-store, parking lot, exterior signage and refrigerated case fixtures. Using a myriad of new linear fluorescent lighting (LFL) and LED technologies from GE Lighting, Brookshire Brothers will, once all of its stores have been completed, reduce […]
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Fancy Feast Introduces Morning Meals For Cats
In many households, mornings include rituals and memorable shared moments for people and cats alike. In a recent survey of U.S. cat owners conducted on behalf of the Fancy Feast® brand, more than 60 percent of respondents said their cats were most eager to get their attention in the morning so they could eat. From […]
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Del Sol Achieves 10 Years With No Lost-Time Accident
Del Sol Food, manufacturer of Briannas Fine Salad Dressings, celebrated 10 years without a lost time accident on May 18 at the company’s plant in Brenham, Texas. Employees were treated to a catered meal, a Briannas goodie bag, a bonus and the afternoon off. To further commemorate the occasion, Del Sol Food is flying a […]
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Associated Food Stores Surpasses $2B in Sales
During Associated Food Stores’ annual meeting, the company reported to its members an increase in sales and profits during the 2012 fiscal year. Associated Food Stores increased total sales by $88.8 million, or 4.6 percent, surpassing the $2 billion mark. Members of the cooperative also were able to enjoy an increase in patronage dividends of […]
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Russell Stover Will Pay $585K Clean Water Act Fine
Russell Stove Candies Inc. will pay a $585,000 penalty as part of a settlement relating to allegations that it violated the federal Clean Water Act. The Kansas City Business Journal reports that the settlement, announced late last week, stems from a 2008 Environmental Protection Agency audit that found problems at Russell Stover’s Iola, Kan., location, […]
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Duracell Rolls Out New Battery With Duralock Power Preserve Technology
Innovation has been within the core of Duracell for 60-plus years, according to the company. Since introducing the first AA and AAA batteries in the 1960s, Duracell has continued to invest and lead innovation to drive the category. Now the brand reports that it is launching its greatest innovation since Coppertop—guaranteeing Duracell power for up […]
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Dole Recalls Some Bagged Salads Over Risk of Listeria
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,077 cases of bagged salads distributed in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The products being recalled are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme (coded N158 211B 1613 KR04, UPC 11110 91039), Kroger Fresh Selections Leafy Romaine (coded N158 111B KR11, UPC 11110 91046), and Walmart Marketside […]
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Unified CEO: It’s Probably Time To ‘Redefine’ Center Store
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer While perimeter store sales have seen a substantial uptick in recent years, perhaps taking away from purchases consumers would normally make in the center store, Al Plamann says the center store category shouldn’t be dismissed as a disappearing one. Rather, he notes, the definition of center store simply needs updating. Plamann, […]
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Alto-Shaam Adds Grease Collection System For Gas Combitherm Line
Alto-Shaam has introduced a new grease collection unit that safely and conveniently collects grease and meat by-products from its electric Combitherm ovens in high-volume production facilities. This same innovative technology that creates a safer way to collect and dispose of grease is now available in its gas Combitherm units. The Combitherm Automatic Grease Collection System […]
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Simpli OatShake Beverage Innovation Wins Third Award In Six Months
On a hot streak of awards for its innovative Simpli™ OatShake beverage, Simpli OatShake Coffee received the sofi™ Silver award for Outstanding Cold Beverage from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT). This marks the third award received by Simpli OatShake within the last six months, an unprecedented event for a newcomer […]
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Congressman Bested By Teteak In Bagging Competition
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) held its first National Best Bagger Congressional Competition (sponsored by Kellogg’s, Bunzl and Pan-Oston) on Wednesday on Capitol Hill. (Click here to view more pictures.) The 2012 national champion, Stephanie Teteak from Larry’s Piggly Wiggly/Kaukauna, Wis., who won the competition at this year’s N.G.A. Show competed against her member of […]
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Fair Oaks Farms Introduces Core Power High-Protein Milk Shake
Whether you have just wrapped up a high intensity kick boxing workout, a long run, a bike ride or just a relaxing walk after a full day, nothing supports rapid recovery better than the smooth, clean taste of all new Core Power. This high protein milk shake starts with fresh, natural, top quality real milk […]
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N.G.A. Holding First National Best Bagger Congressional Competition Today
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) is holding its first National Best Bagger Congressional Competition (sponsored by Kellogg’s) at 4 p.m. (EST) today, June 20, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The national champion, Stephanie Teteak from Larry’s Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna, Wis., who won the competition at this year’s N.G.A. Show, will compete against her […]
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A Consumer Take On Food, Beverage Packaging
From purchase off the shelf through consumption, packaging for food and beverages evolves to intersect with consumer needs and priorities. Food and beverage categories and brands have benefited significantly when manufacturers and retailers have managed to fuse packaging innovation with emerging consumer trends. To further take advantage of the dynamic environment, according to “Food and […]
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Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Files For IPO
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. on Monday filed to raise as much as $115 million through an initial public offering, the Denver Business Journal reports. The Lakewood, Colo.-based company’s prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission said it envisions trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NGVC.” The family-owned company, […]