USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry

June 15, 2023 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives.

Unilever and Barry Callebaut Extend Strategic Supply Agreement

June 15, 2023 Barry Callebaut

Unilever, one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies and global market leader in ice cream, has extended its long-term global strategic agreement for the supply of cocoa and chocolate from the Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.

Entenmann’s Unveils Rebrand of Individually-Wrapped Snacks: Baker’s Delights

June 15, 2023 Bimbo Bakeries USA

Entenmann’s® fans are in for a real delight! The iconic sweet baked goods brand is transforming its line of Entenmann’s® Minis to Entenmann’s® Baker’s Delights, now a permanent addition to its portfolio of delicious products. With the same great Minis taste and individually-wrapped packaging for freshness and convenience on the go, Entenmann’s® Baker’s Delights were developed to fit the busy lifestyles of consumers, while satisfying sweet cravings anytime and anywhere.

AWG Partners with University of Illinois on Digital Coupon Analytics Project

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) partnered with the University of Illinois Gies School of Business on a research project to discover the effectiveness of digital coupons on customer behavior. The students’ findings are helping to guide AWG Brands’ digital coupon strategy.

AWG Appoints Executive Vice President, Division Operations

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced that Derek Jones has been appointed Executive Vice President, Division Operations of the Company effective July 10, 2023. In this role, Jones will lead all operations functions to include divisions, corporate distribution, sales, support, and services.  He will report directly to Dan Funk, President Elect. Reporting to Jones will be Richard Kearns, Executive Vice President, Distribution & Logistics, Emile Breaux, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Support Officer, and Regional Senior Vice Presidents, Danny Lane, James Vaughan, and Troy Marshall.