Social media outlets are abuzz with commentary about the announcement made Tuesday that The Kroger Co. plans to purchase Harris Teeter Supermarkets for approximately $2.5 billion. All the chatter, much of it negative, even led Harris Teeter President and COO Fred Morganthall to issue a message of reassurance to the company’s customers. “While details are still […]
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Grocery And Restaurant Competition Heats Up
More grocery stores are going beyond free samples and adding restaurants, bars and other eateries to their stores to encourage consumer dollars. The Hartman Group finds that competition between restaurants and grocery stores will continue to grow as supermarkets edge in on the foodservice industry. Serving food and drinks to consumers encourages spending at the […]
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Summer Fancy Food Show Highlights Food Trends
Bacon might finally move out of the spotlight to make way for kale pops, chia pods and simmer sauces with global flavors—just some of the trends spotted at the 59th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The show was held June 30-July 2 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The show is the […]
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General Mills Unveiling Gobal Lineup Of 200 Products
General Mills executives today will share the company’s new product innovation plans during the company’s annual Investor Day meeting at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). “Product innovation is the fuel that creates category growth,” says Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills. “We have a robust new product plan, with more than 200 […]
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Report: Walmart Says It’s Winning Ad War With Publix
It’s been about a year since Walmart began running television and print ads in Florida directly targeting Publix shoppers. The ads, as the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports, promise that shoppers can compare their receipts from Publix to the same items on sale at Walmart to find a savings. And reports indicate that Walmart believes […]
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Champion Skiier Randall To Promote Alaska Seafood
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has tapped Nordic skiing World Champion Kikkan Randall to help it promote the health and fitness benefits of Alaska seafood. “Kikkan Randall is the perfect fit as an ambassador for Alaska Seafood,” says Mike Cerne, executive director of ASMI, a public-private partnership between the state of Alaska and the […]
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A Difficult Personnel Decision Some Executives Can’t Make
The recent series of events that led to the termination of Rutgers University’s head basketball coach, Mike Rice, brought to the forefront an issue faced by many executives. For those of you that missed the story, Coach Rice was secretly filmed conducting what for him was a typical practice. The issue was that for Coach […]
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Mobile Recipe Planner Brings Grocery Aisle Resources To Veggie Consumers
Allens Inc., a U.S.- based vegetable leader, has launched a new, consumer-friendly mobile recipe planning tool geared toward meeting the needs of on-the-go families. New content, search options, recipes and grocery lists all make it easier for consumers to answer the question…What’s for dinner tonight? The widget can be accessed on any iPhone or Android […]
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Market Street Offers Guests ‘Best Of Texas’ Throughout July
Market Street is inviting guests to discover flavors made or grown in Texas during its annual Best of Texas expo, taking place each weekend in July. The event will feature top products from the Lone Star State at all 11 Market Street locations in north and west Texas. Best of Texas guests will have the […]
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Dianne’s Celebrates First Year With New Cakes, New Look
Dianne’s Fine Desserts, a provider of gourmet frozen thaw-and-serve desserts, celebrated its first year as a standalone company by unveiling several enhancements to its product offerings, as well as a new look for the company. Black Tie Desserts, a Dianne’s Fine Desserts brand for in-store retail bakeries, debuted new products, including several cheesecakes—Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone, […]
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Culinary Artist Creates Milk-Based Frozen Treats With Toma Leche
This year, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of Got Milk? and Toma Leche, has teamed up with culinary artist Bricia Lopez to create a series of chilled, easy-to-make milk-based treats that capture iconic Latin American flavors and aromas. In four distinctive forms—aguas frescas (sweetened waters), licuados (smoothies), paletas esquimales (dipped popsicles) and raspados […]
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‘El Chavo’ Makes Way To U.S. Toy Aisles, Including Select Supermarkets
Leading U.S. toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc. says the new “El Chavo” toy line, inspired by the popular comedy series, is set to hit store shelves—including those at select supermarkets—in August. Jakks currently is the North American Master Toy Licensee for “El Chavo,” a partnership entered with Televisa and exclusive licensing agent Univision. “Being on the air continuously […]
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Thai Kitchen Enters Frozen Aisle With New Entrees
Thai Kitchen’s new frozen entrées mark the first Thai offering in the frozen aisle. Available in five varieties, Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Vegetable Green Curry and Vegetable Red Curry, the line of authentic meals are made with quality ingredients like rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and sauces prepared with Thai-style herbs […]
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Carl Buddig, Old Wisconsin Kick Off Road Trip Promotion Next Week
Carl Buddig & Co. and Old Wisconsin are kicking off a Family Road Trip promotion offering consumers a chance to win a $25,000 grand prize. The promotion begins July 2 and runs through Sept. 30. The Family Road Trip will feature a variety of other rewards, including $10,000 in weekly instant-win prizes, coupons and more. […]
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Hellmann’s Rolls Out Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing
Hellmann’s, celebrating its 100th birthday, is introducing Hellmann’s Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing, made with high-quality ingredients like cage-free eggs, oil and premium balsamic vinegar. “The delicious flavor of Hellmann’s Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing allows home cooks to put their unique, memorable spin on everyday meals,” says Brian Orlando, senior marketing director at Hellmann’s. “We’ve even […]
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New App Allows Homeland’s Customers To Pay With Smartphones
Homeland Stores has launched its new iPhone and Android mobile applications, which allow customers to use their smartphones to pay for groceries. Customers can download the Homeland SwiftScan app for free, sign up for mobile payments and start using their smartphones to grocery shop. Customers will be able to locate stores, see weekly specials, create […]
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Crunch Pak’s Blue Raspberry Flavored Apples Promote ‘Monsters’ Movie
Crunch Pak “flavorz” sliced apples starred on the “blue carpet” last week in Hollywood at the premier of the “Monsters University” movie. The company’s new Blue Raspberry flavored apples feature the movie characters on-pack and were offered to celebrities and guests attending the movie’s premier.
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New Bomb Pop Flavors Debut Today In Advance Of July 4 Holiday
For 58 years Americans have beat the summertime heat with the iconic red, white and blue Bomb Pop. Today, fans of the ice cream truck classic can celebrate National Bomb Pop Day and rev their patriotic engines for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The original Bomb Pop is made up of six fins of cherry, […]
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7-Eleven Offers Dollar Deals On Iced Coffee This Summer
7-Eleven is offering Wednesday dollar deals on its Chillers Iced Coffee caffeinated cold beverage treat. Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide will offer its medium iced coffee drink for $1. “7-Eleven iced coffee provides an indulgent, afternoon beverage treat and a refreshing alternative to hot coffee on warm summer mornings,” said Nancy […]
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Crunch Pak Billboard Shines During Summer Solstice Celebration In NYC
Crunch Pak is now part of the electronic commerce in New York City’s Times Square. The Cashmere, Wash., sliced apple company made its presence known Friday, with an electronic billboard prominently on display during the summer solstice celebration. Read more about the sign here.