Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week. He signed the proclamation this month in Lansing. In the proclamation Snyder states, “…the independent retailers in Michigan have always been dedicated to the public in their delivery of services in the marketplace throughout the State of Michigan by assuring customer satisfaction, providing […]
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Study: Consumers Still Purchasing Private Label As Much As Previous Year
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that shoppers seem to be keeping their private label shopping habits consistent with last year. Some shopper segments appear to be increasing their acceptance of private label with more than a third of shoppers still saying that they are buying more […]
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Just Born Releases Mike And Ike Halloween Candies
Just Born Quality Confections is releasing two Halloween-themed editions of Mike and Ike fruity, chewy candy. Mike and Ike Mummy’s Mix and the new Mike and Ike Vampire Variety are perfect for trick-or-treaters this Halloween, Just Born says. All Mike and Ike Halloween mixes and others, including Original Fruits, Tropical Typhoon, Berry Blast, Red Rageous […]
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Mikawaya USA Debuts Line Of Gourmet Ice Cream
Mikawaya, the creator of Mochi Ice Cream, has launched Mikawaya Exottics, a new line of premium, gourmet ice cream. Expanding on the success of its Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream, the company says the Mikawaya Exottics brand brings in a new line of frozen products inspired by authentic Asian cuisine and fruits. “We want to offer […]
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New 7-Eleven Snack Section Offers Gourmet, Better-For-You Selections
7-Eleven Inc. has upped its packaged snacks game with the introduction of a new selection of gourmet, organic and better-for-you snacks. 7-Eleven has studied dining trends that show consumers are snacking more often than ever, and 7-Eleven stores now are offering a broader assortment that reflects consumer desires for snacks made with premium ingredients and […]
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Betty Crocker And Hershey’s Launch A Dozen New Baking Products
Betty Crocker, in partnership with the The Hershey Co., is introducing a dozen new baking products. The new lineup offers “A Sweet for Every Style” and includes cookie mixes, cupcake mixes and frostings made with iconic flavors of Hershey’s, Reese’s and Almond Joy. “We are very excited about our continued partnership and the launch of […]
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We Card Program Calls For Accelerated ‘Carding’ Of Minors
September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility effort in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers—requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized by its ubiquitous yellow and red signage that warns “Under […]
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AMI Foundation Debuts New Video On Proper Thermometer Use
Using a thermometer to ensure meat and poultry products are cooked to a proper internal temperature is one of the most important food safety steps people can take, yet research by the International Food Information Council Foundation shows that only 36 percent of Americans make this a regular habit. With that in mind, the American […]
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CFIC Fall Golf Tourney Is Next Month
The Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) will host its annual fall golf tournament on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C. A foursome is $5,000 for members and $5,750 for non-members. The group should consist of three players from the sponsoring supplier company, plus a retailer of the sponsor’s choice. Go here for […]
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Brands Improve Ad Response By Targeting Based On Price Sensitivity
According to a new research report published by customer science company dunnhumby, a consumer’s sensitivity to price greatly influences his or her response to advertising tactics and the channel of delivery. Further, common demographically based media targets do not align with price sensitivity, suggesting that a brand that buys ads targeted to “moms,” for instance, is […]
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Marley Coffee Adds Two Industry Veterans To Sales Force
Marley Coffee has appointed two industry veterans to director roles within the company’s sales force. Effective immediately, Russ Stange will serve as director of sales—West Coast and Chris Mamos will serve as director of sales—East Coast. Stange previously served as senior account manager at KeHE Distributors Inc., an Illinois-based grocery distribution chain. Prior to this, […]
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Weight Watchers Debuts Brownie Bliss Products
Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods is introducing Weight Watchers Triple Chocolate Brownie Bliss and Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss, two new products that started hitting store shelves last month. The additions to the Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods lineup offer a one-of-a-kind indulgence with creamy fillings, rich flavors and decadent textures, Weight Watchers says. Triple Chocolate […]
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Campbell’s Soup Coming To Keurig Brewers
Campbell Soup Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) today announced an agreement that will bring together Campbell’s, the No. 1 soup brand in the U.S., and Keurig, the No. 1 coffee brewer brand in the U.S. by dollar sales. Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs will offer consumers the taste and experience of Campbell’s soups […]
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FMI Hires Krys To Manage FMI Connect Trade Show
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has appointed Susan Krys as its VP of industry events. A seasoned event management professional, FMI says Krys adds a level of expertise to help the organization realize a stated objective of re-engineering the annual industry trade show, FMI Connect, to make it into an industry-wide focal event. “Susan brings the […]
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Hillshire Brands Co. To Acquire Golden Island Jerky Brand
The Hillshire Brands Co. has signed an agreement to acquire the maker of Golden Island gourmet jerky products, which allows the company to gain entry into a lucrative product category. Terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of September, pending closing conditions. “We are excited to add Golden […]
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Mayorga Rolls Out Hispanic Coffee Line
Mayorga Coffee has launched Cafe Sabroso, a line that the company says it has developed to fill a gap in the Hispanic coffee market. As the “New Generation of Latin Coffees,” the brand is characterized by a fresh approach to the Hispanic coffee segment, which is dominated by the all-too-familiar “brick packs,” according to Mayorga […]
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7-Eleven, Pillsbury Partner On Retailer’s First Warm Cinnamon Roll
7-Eleven is introducing its new Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll, the retailer’s first warm bakery offering and Pillsbury’s first own-brand fresh bakery item with a convenience retailer. Available alongside hot foods as well as in the fresh bakery case at participating stores, 7-Eleven’s Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are $1.69. To encourage customers to sample, a limited-time coupon for […]
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Jarden To Acquire Yankee Candle For $1.75B
Jarden Corp., a leading global consumer products company, has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Yankee Candle Investments LLC, a leading specialty-branded premium scented candle company in the U.S., from a fund managed by Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, a private equity firm, for approximately $1.75 billion in cash, subject to working capital and […]
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Boyd’s Becomes First U.S. Roaster To Launch Harvested By Women Certified Coffee
Women play a major role in coffee production throughout the world, but they often have little or no control over the economics of coffee transactions. This all changes with the new Harvested by Women certification, which gives women in coffee-producing countries more financial investment in the production process from bean to cup. Boyd’s Coffee says […]
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Report: Private-Label Foods Often Meet, Eclipse National Brands In Quality
Buying store-brand foods can save Americans money at the supermarket, and more often than not they’ll get products that are at least of the same quality as the national brand alternative, according to a new Consumer Reports study. CR’s expert taste-testers judged 33 of 57 store-brand foods to be as good as or better than […]