Sunny Delight Sold to Brynwood Partners — Food Business News
Sunny Delight has been sold: “’We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Sunny Delight,’ said Henk Hartong III, chairman and chief executive officer of Brynwood Partners. The iconic Sunny Delight...
View ArticleWrigley is Making a Study of Impulse Sales — StarTribune.com
Wrigley is running tests to see how customers make impulse purchases: “The Chicago company, a subsidiary of Mars, is taking a closer look at how and why we buy impulse items at the checkout counter...
View ArticleG.E Moves Headquarters to Boston — New York Times
General Electric is moving to Boston in hopes of boosting its tech savvy: “The relocation by G.E., long a bellwether of the American economy, illustrates how much old-line companies in nearly every...
View ArticleAwake Caffeinated Granola Bars Hit Walmart Shelves — BakeryandSnacks.com
Awake has announced the arrival of its caffeinated granola bars in Walmart stores: “Stating that response to the chocolate bars had been “overwhelming”, the company said it believed “consumers...
View ArticleBarrymore Looks to Expand Cosmetics Distribution — New York Post
Drew Barrymore is considering taking Flower, her cosmetics line, to other retailers. “The 40-year-old founder and chief executive of Flower Beauty, a five-year old make-up venture whose products are...
View ArticleWalmart Seafood Supplier Earns BRC Seal — UnderCurrentNews.com
Argentinian Supplier Frigorifico del Sud Este has earned the prestigious BRC Seal: “The BRC seal, generally recognized in the industry as a global standard that ensures the quality and safety of food...
View ArticleProcter & Gamble and Walmart Reach Out To Female Superbowl Fans — AdWeek
P & G and Walmart have teamed up on some Superbowl marketing promotions directed at women: “Walmart and Procter & Gamble have teamed up to make a play for female NFL fans with a two-part...
View ArticleHuntkey’s Latest GS500 and GS600 Power Supplies Receive Certification from 80...
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Huntkey, a global leader in power supplies, surge protectors, adapters and chargers, today announced that its newly released GS500 and GS600 power...
View ArticleColgate® Makes First-Ever Big Game Debut with “Save Water” Spot — Press Release
For the first time in its brand history, Colgate® will enter the big game arena and onto the world’s stage with its 30-second video “Save Water.” The meaningful video will air near the two-minute...
View ArticleDog Vest Supplier Enters Walmart — CentralMaine.com
A Maine-based supplier, Dog Not Gone Visibility Products, is testing its dog vests in Walmart stores: “The couple bought the Dane Street factory early in 2015 and opened there last March, moving the...
View ArticleOffer Facts, Recipes When Selling Produce — Progressive Grocer
Sampling and giving customers preparation tips is key to selling veggies: “Of course, convenience is always a factor when selling fresh produce, notes O’Brien. Recipes, sampling and demos that show...
View ArticleWalmart Expands Chef Jenn Gourmet Food Offering — Press Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn., & BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–After a successful launch in Walmart stores of Chef Jenn-branded gourmet foods, spanning made-from-scratch appetizers, entrees and sauces, two...
View ArticleWalmart Sells Crawfish Around the Country — TheAdvertiser.com
Crawfish lovers around the country can enjoy crawfish boils anytime. . .courtesy of Walmart: “Riceland Crawfish of Eunice is the company that provides Wal-Mart with boiled crawfish for its freezer...
View ArticleInterview with Spin Master’s Jeffery Cunningham — Northwest Arkansas Business...
Cunningham talked to David Conrads about a variety of topics, including ecommerce and digital engagement: “Retail-tainment is simply the concept of adding entertainment to the retail experience. For...
View ArticleVietnamese Supplier Looks to Walmart Woman-Owned Policy — Vietnam.net
Interesting news story on a Vietnamese seafood supplier: “And Cuu Long An Giang finally got an order from Mexico, which brought the company the opportunity to penetrate the Wal-Mart chain in the...
View ArticleNew Chef Jenn Products Enter Walmart Stores — Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
Chef Jenn has added two new frozen entrees to its Walmart assortment: “The new Seafood Mac & Cheese boasts a creamy and cheesy texture, generous portions of seafood, shrimp and lobster and...
View ArticleWalmart Sells Caffeinated Granola Bars — Paths to Purchase Institute
Caffeinated granola bars are now available on Walmart shelves: “Available in four flavors — dark chocolate peanut butter, dark chocolate caramel, cinnamon bun and coconut apricot — the SKUs hit the...
View ArticleHampton Creek Brings Vegan Foods to Walmart — Fortune
Hampton Creek is moving forward with plans to bring additional plant-based foods into Walmart and other retail stores: “Hampton Creek focuses on using the properties of plants for different functions...
View Articlee.l.f. Cosmetics Ends Use Of Animal Hair In Brushes, Goes Synthetic — Press...
OAKLAND, Calif., March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Beauty industry pioneer e.l.f. Cosmetics has ended its use of animal hair in every one of its more than 50 different styles of brushes and has switched to...
View ArticleBolthouse Farms Quenches America’s Thirst for Protein and Unique Flavor...
LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In response to consumers’ growing demand for more premium beverages with protein, delicious flavors and on-trend ingredients, Bolthouse Farms, the largest...
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