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Pavilions Fills Role As Test Site For New Grocery, GM Products

by Shelby Team August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

“Pavilions is a testing ground for a lot of new and innovative items for the entire division,” said Wayne Heaton, VP and GM of the Pavilions banner. Together with Albertsons and Vons banner stores, they form Albertsons’ 329-store Southern California division. “If something works in Pavilions, there may be 100 stores in the other two […]

Snacks Brands, Midwest, News

Mars Elevating The Category With Innovative Products

by Sommer Stockton May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Mars Wrigley highlighted several of its new, innovative products May 12-15 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. The products include: Twix Snickerdoodle “The promise of Twix with a twist,” as Mike Gilroy, VP of trade development and sponsorship for Mars, described it. This candy bar will hit the market in July, but attendees […]

Elise Fennig, chief of staff and SVP of operations for NCA, was the emcee for the awards ceremony.

Snacks Brands, Association News, Midwest, News

NCA Celebrates Innovative Products During Awards Ceremony

by Sommer Stockton May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

The National Confectioners Association announced the winners and finalists of the Most Innovative New Product Awards – recognizing items in 12 categories, as well as Best in Show and Small Business Innovator – during a ceremony May 12 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards are a celebration of […]