The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has appointed Natalie Markle to the newly created position of member communications coordinator. Markle is responsible for marketing member resources and events, developing and maintaining an online and social media presence for members and engaging members in NFRA’s PR and promotion efforts. In 2013, NFRA partnered with […]
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Posted in, Beverage News, Executive News, Midwest
Marley Beverage Co. Hires New President, CEO
The Marley Beverage Co., a Michigan-based new-age beverage manufacturer, has appointed Harry Bigelow as president and CEO, effective today. He takes on the role vacated by Kevin McClafferty last fall. Bigelow has more than 30 years of beverage industry experience in both non-alcoholic and beverage alcohol in North America. He held positions of increased responsibility […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Northeast
Boyajian Oils Awarded Gold, Silver Medals At International Competition
Boyajian Inc. has been awarded a gold medal for its Scallion Infused Olive Oil and a silver medal for its Chipotle Infused Olive Oil at the recent 2014 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. This year the competition celebrated its 14th anniversary. Oils are tasted by a team of judges and the competition […]
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Tyson Wants Hillshire, Deal Contingent Upon Termination Of Pinnacle Merger
Just more than two weeks after Hillshire Brands announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Pinnacle Foods Inc. in a $6.6 billion deal, Tyson Foods said Thursday that it hopes to buy Hillshire in a $50-per-share cash transaction valued at $6.8 billion. Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson says its proposal represents a “superior […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Survey: Majority Of Consumers Believe Total Data Privacy No Longer Exists
The vast majority (80 percent) of consumers age 20-40 in the U.S. and the U.K. believe total privacy in the digital world is a thing of the past, and nearly half (49 percent) said they would not object to having their buying behavior tracked if it would result in relevant offers from brands and suppliers, […]
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Former Winn-Dixie CEO Peter Lynch Joins RPAI’s Board Of Directors
Peter L. Lynch, former chairman, president and CEO of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., has been elected to Retail Properties of America Inc.’s board of directors. Lynch was CEO of Winn-Dixie from 2004-2006 and chairman of the board of directors, president and CEO from 2006-March 2012. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., now owned by Bi-Lo Holdings, is a NASDAQ-listed […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Walmart Buying 5.3 Acres In Denton, Texas, For Neighborhood Market Store
Lockard Cos. says it has finalized the sale of a 5.34-acre parcel of land located in the Teasley Town Square shopping center in Denton, Texas, to Walmart Stores Inc. A new Walmart Neighborhood Market, which is less than one-quarter the size of an average Walmart Supercenter, will be located at the southwest corner of Teasley […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Industry Veteran William Toler Becomes President, CEO At Hostess
Hostess Brands LLC has appointed food industry veteran William Toler, a colleague of Hostess Chairman Dean Metropoulos and who previously served as CEO of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle, president and CEO. Longtime Hostess executive Rich Seban, who most recently served as the company’s president and COO, has been named vice chairman. “Hostess Brands […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Hershey Brings Back Full-Size Krackel Bar
Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is no longer just a miniature candy treat. For the first time in nearly 20 years, The Hershey Co.’s Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is back as a full-size offering. The candy bar, which has only been available in Hershey’s Miniatures Assortment bags, is now available […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Sofi Finalists For Best New Product 2014 Revealed
Crunchy capers from Sicily, lentil rice crispbread from East Hampton, N.Y., and grapefruit lilac water from Westfield, Mass., have made the finalists list for the Specialty Food Association’s sofi Award for Outstanding New Product of 2014. In all, there were 459 entries for the New Product Award. A national panel of specialty food professionals tasted […]
Posted in, Midwest, New Products
Kellogg Co. Rolls Out New Cereals, Expands Snack And Frozen Lineup
Kellogg’s is launching two new cereals made with whole grains and expanding its snack and frozen foods lineup. New Kellogg’s Jif Peanut Butter cereal is made with real Jif peanut butter. It has 100 calories and 8g of whole grains, along with 11 vitamins and minerals. New Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes cereal features fun graham-flavored […]
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Wonka Confectionary Brand Introduces Peel-A-Pop Frozen Treats
Wonka is rolling out its latest innovation: Wonka Peel-a-Pop frozen treats. The dessert pops look like and peel like bananas but, in true Wonka form, the peels are edible, according to the brand. Now available in freezer aisles nationwide, the dessert pops are available in two flavors, Vanilla Banana and Vanilla Grape. “At Wonka, making […]
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Taps Trader Joe’s VP As Its New CFO
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the oldest and largest privately-held specialty premium coffee and tea retailer in the U.S., has appointed Trader Joe’s executive Karen Cate as its CFO. She is responsible for all accounting, finance, treasury and IT functions at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Her teams are focused on delivering value-added business […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Initiative Urges Consumers To Take Fresh Look At Frozen Foods
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the “Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.“ category education and promotion initiative. Leading American frozen food makers have come together to launch this first-of-a kind national dialogue to inform and remind consumers that […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Almond Dream Now Available In 24-oz. Tubs
Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt is now available in a 24-oz. tub, ideal for multi-serve occasions. Made from real almonds, and no genetically engineered ingredients, it is high in calcium, contains live and active cultures and is gluten, lactose and soy free. “Our Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt single-serve container has been very well-received by customers. The […]
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GMA Filing Lawsuit In Effort To Overturn Vt. GMO Labeling Law
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) plans to file suit in federal court against the state of Vermont to overturn a GMO labeling law. The organization also has issued the following statement in response to Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin’s signing into law House Bill 112, which would require mandatory labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms in […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Stop & Shop Debuting Norwalk Hospital FastCare Clinic In Fairfield, Conn.
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. has joined with Norwalk Hospital FastCare to introduce a new in-store health clinic to Fairfield, Conn., customers. The clinic, located within Stop & Shop at 1160 Kings Hwy. Cut-off, provides customers with convenient and affordable care for the treatment of a variety of common illnesses and preventative healthcare options. […]
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Hillshire Brands To Buy Pinnacle Foods In $6.6B Deal
Hillshire Brands has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Pinnacle Foods Inc. in a $4.3 billion transaction to include cash and Hillshire common stock. The deal, including debt, is valued at $6.6 billion, according to reports. Under the terms of the agreement, Hillshire will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle Foods. Pinnacle stockholders will […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
api(+) Designs New Walmart C-Store Concept, Walmart To Go
api(+), a leader in retail architecture and design based in Tampa, Fla., has unveiled its prototype design for Walmart To Go. The concept is Walmart’s first small format convenience store and is now open in Bentonville, Ark. Unlike traditional convenience stores, Walmart To Go offers a mix of traditional grocery items and fresh prepared foods […]
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Steinhafel Out As Target CEO
Target said today that, following “extensive discussions,” President and CEO Gregg Steinhafel is departing the Minneapolis-based retailer, effective immediately. Steinhafel also is no longer chairman of Target’s board of directors. The announcement follows a data breach late last year that compromised millions of customers’ personal information. Target says that “now is the right time for […]