Family-Run Hoff's In Malden, MA A Sweet Success

Don’t expect a typical neighborhood store at Hoff’s Bakery, newly relocated to a 100,000-square-foot space in Malden. “We’re a wholesaler with a retail store that sells desserts at wholesale prices,” said chief executive Vinny Frattura.

Two Iconic Brands To Make Sweets & Snacks Expo Debut In 2017

McKee Foods, maker of Little Debbie snacks, and Clif Bar will exhibit for the first time at the 2017 Sweets & Snacks Expo. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the industry’s premier candy- and snack-buying event.

Sobeys Inc. Chooses IRI As Its New Analytics Partner

January 10, 2017 IRI

IRI®, the global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail, media and over-the-counter health care companies, announced today it has entered into a long-term strategic relationship with Sobeys Inc. As one of two national food retailers in Canada, Sobeys operates approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs.

PRSM Association Aims To Help Retailers Control Refrigeration Costs & Keep Their Cool

Keeping things cool in retail today can be costly. Typical supermarket refrigeration systems use 1,500 to 1,800 pounds of refrigerant to keep products cold or frozen. One pound of refrigerant wholesale costs $7 – $40 and freezers and refrigerators can cost thousands. To remain profitable retailers must control refrigeration costs while keeping their cool.

Americans Increasing Consumption Of Fresh, Citing Quality & Health Benefits

January 10, 2017 Bizerba

 A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers showed that, compared to three years ago, Americans are consuming more fresh products, including fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses. The nationwide trend away from processed foods is driven by healthier diets and lifestyles, according to data gathered in December 2016 by the OpinionWay institute for Bizerba and Invatron, leaders of technology solutions dedicated to fresh food departments.