Maxim Marketing Corp. on Wednesday filed suit against ConAgra and Trader Joe’s in Los Angeles County Superior Court for breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations and violation of California antitrust law. “The lawsuit alleges that the actions of Trader Joe’s and ConAgra breach a number of their obligations to Maxim and also violated […]
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PMA Expands Science And Technology Offering
The global produce industry faces an immense challenge—the need to increase food production with fewer resources while also bolstering consumer confidence in the safety of fresh produce. Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) members have identified emerging technology as a key to meeting that challenge, feeding the world through innovation. That’s why PMA has announced that it’s […]
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La Huerta Establishes New Firm La Huerta USA To Allow Retailers To Deal Direct
The Arteaga-Niepmann family, owners of La Huerta in Aguascalientes, Mexico, has established La Huerta USA, a sales and marketing company with offices in The Woodlands, Texas, and Irvine, Calif. The firm will be responsible for managing sales, marketing and the La Huerta brand, which features a variety of all-natural fresh and frozen vegetables, as well […]
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Nationwide USA Pears Display Contest Begins Next Month
Pear Bureau Northwest is rolling out a new display contest that is open to retailers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada in February and March. The “Pear Up with USA Pears” Display Contest invites retailers to build an eye-catching display that features Green Anjou, Red Anjou and Bosc pears at minimum, and inclusion […]
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Americans To Consume More Than 104M Pounds Of Avocados During Big Game
As sports fans around the country gather to watch the first cold weather Big Game played outdoors at MetLife Stadium, they will more than likely enjoy a Big Game food spread that includes avocados. This year, Americans are predicted to consume nearly 32 percent more avocados than they did last year, which equates to nearly […]
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Good Earth Teams With Chef Elizabeth Falkner To Roll Out Tea-Starring Recipes
Good Earth Teas Inc., maker of bold herbal tea blends, and celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner have partnered to create an exclusive line of recipes featuring Good Earth’s tea fusions. Additionally, the brand’s Facebook fans will have the opportunity to enter the “Taste the Tea Untamed Sweepstakes” for the chance to win a culinary experience with […]
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Stephen Colbert Makes Super Bowl Debut With Wonderful Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios says that Stephen Colbert, Emmy award-winning host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” will star in two Super Bowl spots for the nation’s leading pistachio grower. This will be Wonderful Pistachios’ second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and will kick off a new, full-year agreement with Colbert under the campaign theme, […]
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Woodley Promoted To EVP Role At Sheetz
Sheetz VP of Sales and Marketing David Woodley has moved into the EVP spot vacated by Louie Sheetz. Woodley has led the Sheetz sales and marketing department since 2005. The transition became effective Jan. 1 as another part of the company’s planned leadership changes. Louie Sheetz announced his retirement shortly after it was made public […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
Country Hearth Breads Launches Redesigned Website
Country Hearth breads is inviting consumers and partners to explore its redesigned website, found at CountryHearthBreads.com, and discover new features designed for a greater user experience. The website runs concurrent with a broader brand revitalization. Website users will find added functionality, including a store locater and recipe center. With nutrition in mind, Country Hearth says […]
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OSMG To Open Cincinnati Office
OSMG (On-Shelf Marketing Group LLC) will open an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, next month. OSMG Cincinnati is the second location for the national sales agency solution deployed for Walmart and now Kroger. OSMG was founded in 2007 and combines the strengths of four of the strongest regional sales agents in the CPG industry. The team […]
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Frieda’s ‘Power Of Purple’ On Trend For 2014
Frieda’s Specialty Produce is getting a boost for the “Power of Purple” movement as the global authority on color, Pantone, announces “Radiant Orchid” as the Color of the Year for 2014. According to Pantone, a provider of professional color standards for the design industries, “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid […]
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Mario Lopez Partners With Avocados From Mexico On Holiday Promotion
Host of “Extra” and “The X Factor” Mario Lopez has partnered with Avocados from Mexico (AFM) to celebrate this holiday season by showcasing how his family combines Mexican and American holiday traditions, including the use of fresh avocados from Mexico in his favorite recipes. Those recipes and more are available on the AFM website to encourage […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Sales Up, Earnings Down At Stater Bros. For 4Q And Fiscal 2013
Stater Bros. has reported its sales and earnings results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2013 year ended Sept. 29. Fourth quarter fiscal 2013 sales were $960.4 million, an increase of $3.2 million, or 0.33 percent, compared to normalized 13-week 2012 fourth quarter sales. Fiscal 2013 sales were $3.9 billion, an increase of $54.4 million, […]
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Unified Reports $17M Loss For Fiscal 2013
Unified Grocers Inc. has released its results for the fiscal year ended Sept. 28. The Los Angeles-based cooperative reported gross billings of $3.743 billion and net sales of $3.692 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively, compared to the prior fiscal year ended Sept. 29, 2012. The company reported a net loss […]
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Stater Bros. Charities Donates $53K To Toys For Tots
For the ninth year in a row, Stater Bros. has helped to spread cheer through the local Toys for Tots program. Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, presented a $53,624 check to representatives from the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program earlier this week. This year’s check was more than […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Ingles Reports 49th Consecutive Year Of Sales Growth
Ingles Markets Inc. on Monday reported record sales of $3.74 billion for fiscal 2013, its 49th consecutive year of sales growth. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $15.6 million, 17.2 percent higher than net income of $13.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. For the full fiscal years, net income was $20.8 […]
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Gluten-Free A Hot Trend For Specialty Food Gifts, But Chocolate Still Reigns
America’s appetite for specialty foods hit a record high last year, with consumers spending $86 billion on everything from artisanal chocolates and cheese to oils and charcuterie. To help food enthusiasts navigate the wealth of food-gift choices available this holiday season, the Specialty Food Association has released the results of a survey that reveal the […]
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Coldest Holiday In 20 Years Helped Put Seasonal Items In Customer Baskets
Business estimates from the Black Friday weekend are emerging, and they are indicating a solid start to the holiday shopping season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), there were more than 141 million unique shoppers who visited stores and websites over the long weekend, representing a 1.4 percent increase over last year. This includes […]
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Frieda’s Introduces Flavor Essentials Program
Much like the “pantry essentials” list of ingredients every kitchen should have, Frieda’s Flavor Essentials are fresh specialty produce items produce departments should always have on hand in high volume to help shoppers elevate their everyday menu, according to Frieda’s. The five Flavor Essentials are Shallots, Ginger, Jicama, Fingerling Potatoes and Heirloom Tomatoes. These items […]
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Natural Grocers Reports Positive Results For 4Q, FY 2013
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage posted positive results for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and for its fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Fourth quarter net sales increased $25.2 million, or 28.1 percent over the same period in 2012, to $115.2 million due to a $15.7 million increase in sales from new stores and a $9.5 […]