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PROVIDENCE, R.I. and MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — United Natural Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNFI) and SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which UNFI will acquire SUPERVALU for $32.50 per share in cash, or approximately $2.9 billion, including the assumption of outstanding debt and liabilities. “This […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced the appointment of Alejandro Rodriguez Bas as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. With deep experience at both consumer packaged goods companies and retailers, Rodriguez Bas brings a unique blend of strong strategic and operational expertise, having […]

DALLAS and BOULDER, Colo. This is not to say that Dean Foods didn’t have good karma already. Surely they did. But, lest there be any confusion, they’ve acquired the majority of the company by that name.  We now return you to the regular press release… Dean Foods Company has increased its ownership percentage and taken a majority stake in Good […]

LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — CAULIPOWER®, the fastest-growing frozen pizza brand and #1 gluten-free pizza in the U.S., will be launching the first-ever, ready-to-use Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust. The new crust will join CAULIPOWER’s family of great-tasting, better-for-you pizzas and pizza crusts, alongside Margherita, Three Cheese, Veggie, All Natural Uncured Pepperoni, and Original Plain Crust. […]

In a transaction expected to close late this year, Chicago-based Conagra Brands will acquire Pinnacle Foods, Parsippany, N.J., for $10.9 billion, according to a joint release by the companies today. The transaction will enhance Conagra Brands’ multi-year transformation plan and expand its presence and capabilities in its most strategic categories, including frozen foods and snacks. […]

Pinnacle Foods is reportedly back in talks about a possible acquisition by Conagra. Talks a year ago went nowhere. Pinnacle’s stock rise almost 3% Thursday. No comment from either side.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Smarter, not sweeter. That’s the philosophy behind YQ by Yoplait™, a new yogurt made with ultra-filtered milk that delivers big on protein with an intentionally less sweet taste. YQ by Yoplait™ Plain brings the yogurt category a new 1-gram-sugar-per-serving option, while packing 17 grams of protein in each 5.3 oz. serving. The flavored […]

Chatham, N.J.-based Preferred Freezer Services (PFS) has opened its newest facility, Big Bear Los Angeles, with 95,000 frozen pallet spaces. It is the company’s seventh in the Los Angeles area and thirty-eighth in the United States. The state-of-the-art, BRC-certified warehouse is near Interstate 5 and minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Covering an entire city block, […]

Tomer Harpaz is the new CEO of White Plains, N.Y.-based Sabra Dipping Company, replacing Shali Shalit-Shoval, who returned home to family overseas after five years with the company. Harpaz joins Sabra at a dynamic time for the hummus market leader, which recently introduced a refreshed look and is poised to benefit from growing consumer enthusiasm for freshly […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — As the brick-and-mortar grocery industry faces increasing competition from all angles, an effective brand strategy can be the key to sustained success for retailers. Shoppers turn to different brands for different needs and seek a balance when it comes to retailers and brand offerings, according to Acosta – a leading full-service sales and […]