Food Industry Veteran Named As VP At AB Mauri North America

June 8, 2018 St. Louis Dispatch

Food industry veteran Rob Stevenson was hired as vice president of baking ingredient innovation at AB Mauri North America, a global yeast producer and bakery ingredients maker.

Donsuemor’s Pumpkin Spice Madeleine Sales Expected To Increase By 40% This Fall

June 8, 2018 Donsuemor

From Donsuemor, the original US baker of madeleines, comes a twist on the classic Traditional Madeleine in the form of a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Madeleine. An instant fan favorite since its release three years ago, the pumpkin spice treat is set to surpass last year’s sales by more than 40 percent this holiday season. Pumpkin Spice Madeleines, baked in a memorable seashell shape, are buttery and spiced with the flavors of pumpkin pie; cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove. Pumpkin Spice Madeleines arrive on retailers’ shelves in early Sept. through late Dec.

Dot Foods Celebrates Grand Opening Of Major Expansion At Mt. Sterling, IL HQ

June 8, 2018 Dot Foods Inc.

Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, today celebrated the official grand opening of a major expansion of the company's corporate headquarters in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. The 60,000 square foot addition sits at the north end of Dot's existing office structure at 1 Dot Way. The $14.2 million project also includes 125,000 square feet of outdoor/green space.

Shipt Adds Five Major Retailers To Same-Day Delivery Marketplace In Select Florida Metros

June 8, 2018 Shipt

Shipt, a leading online marketplace, today announced it will begin same-day delivery of an assortment of groceries and household essentials in Ocala, Key West, Lakeland and Pensacola, Florida. Beginning June 21, Shipt will launch same-day delivery in these markets from the following retailers.

Lidl Is Winning Over Next Generation Of Consumers According To New Oliver Wyman Survey

June 8, 2018 Oliver Wyman

Europe’s leading hard discounter Lidl’s entry into US over the last year is resonating with grocery consumers in a meaningful way, according to global consulting firm Oliver Wyman.