Month: June 2014

Mi Pueblo Announces Emergence From Chapter 11, Appoints New CEO

June 6, 2014 Mi Pueblo Foods

Mi Pueblo Foods, the San Jose-based family-grown Hispanic grocery chain, announced today its formal emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization after having completed a necessary financial restructuring. As part of this announcement, the company also shared new leadership changes with Javier Ramirez being appointed to the position of President and CEO. Ramirez will succeed Mi Pueblo founder Juvenal Chavez, who will be named Chairman of the Board. …

KeHE & Food Marketing Institute Partner To Create 'Bridge Day'

June 6, 2014 KeHE Distributors, LLC

KeHE Distributors, a leading distributor of natural, specialty, multicultural and fresh products, will host its annual Holiday Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois June 8-9, 2014. The two-day event will bring together thousands of retailers and suppliers in the natural, specialty and fresh product categories to showcase holiday products and also year-round "hot and on trend" products. …

Walmart Makes ‘Savings Catcher’ Available Across The US

June 6, 2014 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

In front of a crowd of thousands of cheering associates at its annual Shareholders events, Walmart announced plans to rollout Savings Catcher nationwide later this summer. The receipt comparison tool gives the retailer’s customers added confidence when they shop by eliminating the need to visit multiple stores to find low prices. …

Produce Consultancy FreshXperts Names PJ Petrillo As Administrator/General Manager

June 6, 2014 FreshXperts

FreshXperts, a leading consulting group for the fresh industry, today announced that it has appointed PJ Petrillo as administrator/general manager of the organization.  She will be responsible for strategic planning and day-to-day operations, including development of business plans, collaborating with the board of directors, and oversight of all staff and committees. …

Canada’s Grocers Embrace The Magic Of Mushrooms

June 6, 2014 Marina Strauss, The Globe And Mail

Supermarkets are trying to lure shoppers with pricier exotic varieties ranging from king oysters to enokis and cinnamon caps. The gradual shift to specialty mushrooms from traditional white-button types is driven by retailers’ bid to cash in on a growing number of new Canadians who seek out familiar products and foodies looking for something different. …