Artesano Among IRI's Most Successful Consumer Packaged Goods Brands Of 2016

April 4, 2017 IRI

IRI® has announced last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods launches in its 2016 New Product Pacesetters™ report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products.

Jim Donald Added To IDDBA 17 Speaker Lineup

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) added Jim Donald to the speaker lineup at IDDBA 17. Donald’s presentation is titled “Lessons from Retail: From the Founding Executives to the Front-Line Employee.” IDDBA 17 runs June 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

McLane Company And Walmart Extend 25-Year Relationship With Updated Agreement

April 4, 2017 McLane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, today announced a renewal of its service agreement with long-time client Walmart. As part of this extended agreement, McLane will continue to deliver to Walmart stores across the U.S., in addition to becoming the sole provider of candy and tobacco products to the vast majority of Walmart’s retail locations.

Save-A-Lot Announces Kenneth McGrath As CEO

April 4, 2017 Save-A-Lot

Save-A-Lot, a leading hard discount grocery retailer, today announced that it has appointed Kenneth McGrath as Chief Executive Officer effective April 21, 2017.

Undeclared Food Allergens Persist As Leading Cause Of Food Recalls

While tremendous efforts have significantly decreased the number of foodborne pathogens from entering our food supply, such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, the food industry is now facing another momentous challenge – effectively managing food allergens to prevent severe allergic reactions and recalls.