Boulder, Colo.-based Sunflower Farmers Market, the full-service natural and organic grocer known for “serious food at silly prices,” will open its third store in the Oklahoma market in the first quarter of 2013. The market will be located at W. Main Street and S. Lahoma Ave. in Norman. “We’re truly looking forward to both our […]
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Posted in, National, New Products, West
Noah’s Introduces Oxygenated Spring Water In Sleek Cans
Noah’s has expanded its beverage offerings to include new oxygen-infused spring water. Available now in Rexam 12-oz. Sleek cans, Noah’s Oxygenated Spring Water comes from Adobe Springs in California and contains eight times the amount of oxygen in regular spring water. “We are excited to offer consumers a quality spring water with added oxygen,” said […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Campbell CEO Unveils Products Developed by Innovation Teams
Campbell Soup Co. President and CEO Denise Morrison outlined the company’s progress on its new innovation program during a presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference in Boca Raton, Fla., in late February. Last July, Morrison charted a new direction for Campbell based on three growth strategies: stabilize and then […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Northeast
MyWebGrocer Adds 1 Millionth Product
MyWebGrocer has added the millionth product to its database, Cabot Creamery in Vermont. More than 114 retailers nationally, totaling more than 10,000 stores, use MyWebGrocer’s database to power their online grocery solutions, including digital circulars, list building and eCommerce tools. The Vermont Select Premium Extra Sharp 2-lb. package of Cabot Cheddar cheese was product 1 […]
Posted in, Southeast, Southwest
Fletcher Named SVP at Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge
Associated Grocers Inc. in Baton Rouge, La., has promoted Lewis R. “Randy” Fletcher to SVP of distribution and transportation. Fletcher has been with Associated Grocers since January of 1977, recently completing 35 years of service to the company and its members. Fletcher has worked in various departments at AG Baton Rouge, including distribution, transportation, dry […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Kroger Analysts at Odds
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgraded Kroger Co.’s stock Monday from “hold” to “sell,” citing rising price competition, the Los Angeles Business Journal reports. The move follows an upgrade by Citigroup on Friday, from “neutral” to “buy,” citing higher pharmacy sales and market share gains. S&P lowered its target price from $25 to $21, while Citi […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Southwest
ConAgra Foods Awards MarketVision Hispanic Marketing Contract
ConAgra Foods has awarded its Hispanic shopper marketing and consumer promotions contract to San Antonio, Texas, marketing agency MarketVision, the San Antonio Business Journal reports. MarketVision will be involved in all marketing efforts for Hispanic-focused ConAgra products from strategy to execution. ConAgra selected the firm following a competitive request for proposals. “ConAgra Foods understands the […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Social Media Redefining Americans’ Relationship With Food
How Americans learn to cook, select recipes, plan their meals, purchase their food and share their culinary secrets with others has dramatically changed, according to a new study. Called “Clicks & Cravings: The Impact of Social Technology on Food Culture,” the study finds social/digital media is replacing Mom as the go-to culinary source of knowledge […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Chicken Prices Expected to Rise
A shortage of poultry will drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report and featured in the February issue of Food Nutrition & Science. The USDA predicts a decline in this year’s poultry supply will drive up prices, however, the report suggests it’s temporary, and in […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
The Pantry Discloses CEO Hatchell’s Compensation Package
Dennis Hatchell, the newly-appointed chief executive of convenience store operator The Pantry Inc., has been offered a base salary of $750,000, plus stock options worth nearly $436,000 and a $46,100 sign-on bonus when he begins his work with the company on March 5, according to company filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Hatchell’s […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Midwest, Southeast
Chiquita Replaces CFO, Posts $16M Loss In 4Q
Chiquita Brands International Inc., which is moving its headquarters to Charlotte, N.C., from Cincinnati, Ohio, says Brian Kocher will replace Michael Sims as the company’s CFO. The Charlotte Business Journal reports that Sims is leaving Chiquita this month to become CFO of AdvancePierre, a Cincinnati-based producer of cooked protein and sandwich products. Chiquita is promoting […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Malt-O-Meal Co. Changes Corporate Name To MOM Brands
Malt-O-Meal® Co. has introduced its new MOM Brands™ corporate name and identity in a move to better showcase its growing house of brands to retailers and consumers, and to better reflect the company that it is today, according to a news release. With the introduction of the MOM Brands corporate name, the company will reinforce […]
Posted in, Midwest, Southeast, Suppliers
Glory Foods, South’s Farmers Bring Collard Greens To Table
Newton, Ga., may seem out of the way to many, but local farmer Cornelius Key and other members of the burgeoning Flint River Cooperative are helping plant it on the map as the birthplace of Glory Foods’ collard greens. Key is one of several African American growers to join the cooperative this year through work […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Southwest, Suppliers
Anheuser-Busch Investing $70M In Metal Container Facility
St. Louis, Mo.-based Anheuser-Busch plans increase production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, an investment estimated between $70 and $80 million, to increase production and create at least 20 new jobs at the facility. The Arnold facility produces aluminum cans for Anheuser-Busch and soft drink makers. This expansion, planned for completion […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Buxton Names Woods Chief Customer Officer
Former Dr Pepper executive Curt Woods joined Buxton in early 2012 as chief customer officer, initially leading “all customer-facing teams” for the Fort Worth, Texas-based company that provides customer analytics for the retail industry. Woods was formerly SVP of Dr Pepper Snapple, with responsibility for more than $4.7 billion in sales for brands such as […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Nikos Feta to ‘Add a Little Opa! to Dinner’ with Spring Promotion
Nikos® feta will bring hundreds of healthy meals to one lucky winner’s table through the award-winning brand’s newest promotion: “Add a Little ‘Opa!’ to Dinner.” This March and April, consumers are invited to visit www.NikosFeta.com to access a variety of recipes, serving suggestions and wine pairings that are designed to complement the flavors of Nikos […]
Posted in, Southwest
Whole Foods Same Stores Sales Increase Nearly 9%
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Whole Foods Market started off fiscal year 2012 with an 8.7 percent increase in sales in stores open one year or more. The Austin-based company expects same store sales to increase 9.4 percent in the second quarter. Even in stores 15 years old and older, Whole Foods saw same store sales […]
Posted in, Midwest
2012 N.G.A. Show Attracts Record Numbers
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) has concluded its 2012 N.G.A. Show in Las Vegas, Nev.—reaching important milestones and fulfilling its promise as the place to be “Where Independents Gather” to discuss “Real Issues with Real Grocers and forge Real Solutions.” The annual four-day event was the largest in the trade association’s history, with more than […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Southeast
Anheuser-Busch Joins Effort to Modernize Mississippi’s Beer Laws
Anheuser-Busch and its independent distributors in Mississippi have joined forces with Raise Your Pints and other members of the Mississippi Malt Beverage Association to support legislation that would raise the alcohol-by-weight (ABW) limit on beer made and sold in the state from 5 to 8 percent. Mississippi currently is the only state in the country […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s Bring Climate-Friendly Freezer Cabinets to U.S.
Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s plan to roll out climate-friendly ice cream freezer cabinets in the United States this year. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, along with other Unilever ice cream brands including Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum, and Popsicle, will soon be available in cabinets that use at least 10 percent less energy and […]