Boar’s Head confirmed it plans to “indefinitely close” its Jarratt, Va., plant, which has not been operating since July, following a Listeria outbreak.

Kroger sees the combination with Albertsons — the largest-ever US conventional supermarket merger deal — as a way to build the scale to better compete with mass chains as well as discount grocers and online retailers.

Basic dairy department cheeses, such as American, cheddar and mozzarella, in shred, chunk and slice format, remain the leaders in this space, but it’s the specialty and snacking items that keep shoppers interested.

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has merged its marketing and membership teams into one new department.

SEPC presented its annual ‘What’s New? 2024’ report featuring research by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics during an educational session at the 2024 Southern Innovations.

Along with tamper protection, the design includes a leak resistant seal and anti-migration lids. 

Strawberries are the star fruit in greenhouse production, but still account for just 3% of Canadian fruit and vegetable production, according to a new report on greenhouse-grown from wealth management giant RBC.

Launching in honor of the Little Bites 25th anniversary, the Biggie Muffins are twice as large as classic Little Bites muffins and contain 270 calories per serving, BBU said.

Otis Spunkmeyer will donate $3 to the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation for every case of qualifying Otis Spunkmeyer cookies sold to Sodexo-managed or Entegra operators during September.

The brand's most popular products include Fancy Sprinkles Crunchy Jimmies in Classic Rainbow and Chocolate Brownie, Fancy Edible Glitter Dusting Pump with Moonstone, and Fool's Gold Glitter.