PepsiCo Inc.’s board of directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta, 54, to succeed Indra K. Nooyi, 62, as the company’s CEO. Nooyi will step down on Oct. 3 after 24 years with the company, including 12 as CEO. She will remain chairman until early 2019 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition, says PepsiCo. Laguarta also was elected […]
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Shaw’s, Food Cos. Extend Helping Hand To Displaced NECCO Workers
Food companies are among a large group of businesses that are stepping up to hire displaced New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) workers after the company’s plant in Revere, Massachusetts, abruptly shut down operations on Tuesday, July 24. The plant’s nearly 230 workers were told to report on Friday, July 27, for their last paycheck and […]
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PFMA Appoints Acme, Supervalu Execs To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has new representation on its board of directors. The association appointed Bill Crosby, VP of operations for Acme Markets, and Bob Holmes, area sales director for Supervalu, to its board. “We are delighted to welcome Bill and Bob to the PFMA Board of Directors,” said Alex Baloga, PFMA president […]
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Decas Cranberry Products Rebranding To Decas Farms
Decas Cranberry Products, a cranberry producer and distributor based in Carver, Massachusetts, is rebranding as Decas Farms. Company officials say the move is an effort to better convey the company’s 84-year-old, family-run history and its commitment to working with “the best cranberry growers and products on the market.” As part of the rebrand, Decas Farms […]
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Goya Foods Olive Oils Named To 2018 ‘World’s Best’ List
World’s Best Olive Oils 2018 has recognized Goya Foods‘ Unico Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil as being among the best olive oils worldwide. In addition, Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been honored with the 2018 Mario Solinas Quality Award by the International Olive Council (IOC) for “the best […]
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Nine States’ Attorneys General Ask FDA To Ban Flavored Tobacco
Attorneys General of New York, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island recently sent a joint letter to the FDA to ask the agency to ban flavored tobacco products, saying the use of flavors and menthol in tobacco impedes them from reaching public health goals related to smoking. “Based on the substantial […]
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Rutter’s Welcomes New Director Of Fuels And Forecourt
Chris Hartman has joined Rutter’s as director of fuels and forecourt, marking the 11th generation of the family joining the business. In this new role, Hartman will oversee the procurement and retail of all fuel products for Rutter’s convenience stores, including the Fleet Card Program. He also will manage the forecourt experience, which encompasses carwashes, air […]
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Crosby’s Markets President Named To AGNE Board Of Directors
Christopher Crosby, president and CEO of Crosby’s Markets, recently was named to the board of directors of Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE). Crosby’s Markets is a family-owned supermarket chain started by James Crosby, Christopher’s father, in 1980. The family operates seven stores, most of them located on the North Shore of Massachusetts and one […]
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Massachusetts Poised To Raise Tobacco Age To 21
With the passage of final legislation by the Massachusetts Legislature last week, the Bay State is poised to become the sixth state in the nation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years old. Gov. Charlie Baker has indicated his support for raising the tobacco age, and the bill awaits his signature. In […]
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StarKist Donates $100,000 To Feed The Children
StarKist is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children with a $100,000 donation to the nonprofit organization dedicated to relieving childhood hunger. In addition, the company will be donating nutritious and protein-packed products for Feed the Children’s community events throughout 2018. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist has been a supporter of Feed the Children since 2009, and has contributed more […]
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Larson Named President Of Shaw’s And Star Market
Michelle Larson has been named president of Shaw’s and Star Market in New England following Paul Gossett’s transfer to Jewel-Osco. Gossett was named president of Jewel-Osco following the sudden passing of Doug Cygan. Larson is a 23-year veteran of the supermarket industry, having started at the stores in 1995. Throughout her career, she has taken on a […]
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King Kullen Promotes Five Longtime Directors To Exec Roles
King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. has made a series of executive promotions involving five longtime employees. Richard Conger has been promoted to VP-perishables. A resident of Smithtown, New York, who joined King Kullen in 1999, Conger previously served as director of produce, meat, seafood and deli. In his new role, Conger reports to Co-President Brian […]
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Food Freshness Card Wins Food Safety Award At United Fresh 2018
The Food Freshness Card was again honored with an Innovation Award for “Best New Food Safety Solution” at this year’s United Fresh Show for its new industrial size. “We are thrilled and honored to have received this award voted on by the industry professionals and attendees for a second consecutive year,” said Rick Hassler, director of […]
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Maine Grocer Costello Named To AGNE Board Of Directors
Maine grocer Andrew Costello has been named to the Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) Board of Directors. Costello has been in the retail trade for more than 25 years. In 2004, Costello purchased a convenience store in Bradford, Maine. Since then, the business has transformed into a 9,000-s.f. full-service grocery store. In 2017, Costello acquired […]
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Giant/Martin’s Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser Breaks Record
Giant/Martin’s, headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, raised a record-breaking $758,610 during its annual in-store Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals balloon campaign. The previous highest total for the campaign was $658,565 in 2017. “We humbly thank our loyal customers who joined with us in bringing hope to our communities and our local children’s hospitals,” said Matt Simon, Giant/Martin’s VP […]
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FreshDirect Opens New, Larger Campus In The South Bronx
FreshDirect, an online fresh food grocer based in the Northeast, has opened its FreshDirect Campus (FDC), a new facility in New York City’s South Bronx community. FreshDirect says the new facility “reimagines farm-to-fork food distribution and manufacturing, which will provide even higher-quality, fresher food for customers.” It will enable the company to add thousands of […]
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Boyer’s Food Implements Fully Integrated BRdata E-Commerce System
Boyer’s Food customers in northeastern Pennsylvania now are able to order their groceries online and pick them up at their local store. The new service is supported by technology from software company BRdata and is integrated with the store’s back-office system, which also uses BRdata software. This enables live pricing updates and simplified item selection […]
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Fresh And Healthy Items Driving C-Store Sales In 2018
Convenience store retailers say they experienced positive revenue growth over the first six months of 2018, with expanded healthy snack and drink options expected to fuel strong summer sales growth, according to a survey of U.S. convenience store owners by NACS, the trade association that represents the convenience retailing industry. More than three in four […]
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Hannaford Bringing Full-Service Store, Pharmacy To Mechanic Falls, Maine
Hannaford will open a new 20,000-s.f. store on July 28 in Mechanic Falls, Maine, that will include a full-service pharmacy. The store will employ 80 to 100 full- and part-time associates. The store will offer a full range grocery items—more than 16,000 products in total—and will feature a full-service deli, hand-crafted sandwiches and salads made […]
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Sprouts To Open Second Maryland Store In Towson July 25
Touting fresh, natural and organic foods, Sprouts Farmers Market is ready to open its second Maryland store in Towson on July 25, beginning at 7 a.m. Like all Sprouts stores, the new, 30,000-s.f. location will offer fresh produce, a deli with prepared entrees and side dishes, a butcher shop and fish market, and a large vitamins […]