ProAmpac Acquires Rapid Action Packaging

January 11, 2021 ProAmpac

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, today announced that it has acquired Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), a private, U.K.- based manufacturer of cellulose-based packaging products for fresh prepared and ready-to-eat foods. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

NGA Expands Government Relations Services

January 11, 2021 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today announced that it has retained the services of Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a dynamic Washington D.C.-based law and lobbying firm that will boost NGA’s advocacy capabilities. Steptoe will provide legal, regulatory and advocacy representation and expertise on a wide range of issues.

Schnucks Names Ted Schnuck New Vice President, Fresh

January 11, 2021 Schnuck Markets

Schnuck Markets, Inc. today announced Ted Schnuck has been named the company’s Vice President, Fresh leading strategy development and execution for fresh food categories including meat, seafood, bakery, produce, floral as well as deli and prepared foods.

Cuomo Signs Law Seeking to Expand Food Donations

January 11, 2021 NICK REISMAN, Spectrum News

A new law in New York is meant to increase donations by supermarkets to feed hungry people amid an historic economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple Dollars Up, Volume Down in Stemilt’s Latest Fast Facts: The Cast

January 11, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt’s marketing director Brianna Shales and communications manager, Katie Harmon, start 2021 by analyzing the last 12 weeks of Nielsen retail scan data during Stemilt’s Fast Facts: The Cast video analysis. The data ending on December 26 reveals that apple dollars increase and volume is down slightly at the end of 2020, while the top four of the five apple varieties showed dollar gain.