Kroger-Albertsons: Merger Sees Mounting Opposition; Unions React
One week after Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion deal to merge with Albertsons, opposition is growing amid antitrust concerns from stakeholders and government officials.
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Expo East 2022: Thaiwala Takes On Foodservice, Grocery Growth
BevNET spoke with Ken Hall, Thaiwala's VP of National Foodservice Sales, about how the drink is positioned within the market, its omnichannel approach of building inside and out of foodservice, and a potential move into single-serve ready-to-drink products.
A New Era of RD1 Spirits Has Arrived
Lexington-based distillery RD1 Spirits has transitioned from WM Tarr to RD1 Whiskey.
Bartek Completes First Phase of Capacity Expansion
Bartek Ingredients, the world’s largest producer of malic and food-grade fumaric acid, announces the completion of the first phase of its $160 million malic and fumaric acid capacity expansion.
This Week’s New Products: Cannabis-Infused Sodas & Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs
In this week’s roundup of new products, Jones Soda Co. expands its Mary Jones brand of cannabis-infused sodas, Dr. Pepper takes inspiration from tailgate season for its latest LTO and UK-Based non-alcoholic aperitif maker Everleaf makes the jump across the pond.
Signode to Present End-to-End Automation and Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO 2022
Signode will be featuring its “end-to-end” solutions at PACK EXPO 2022, to be held at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 23-26, 2022.
PalletTrader Launches as Supply Chain Industry’s First Marketplace for Sourcing, Buying and Selling Wooden Pallets
The ubiquitous wooden pallet, which is critical to every business’ supply chain as the platform on which millions of shipments ride in trucks and trains every day across the U.S., has joined the world of eCommerce marketplaces with the launch of PalletTrader.
CBD Sparkling Water Brand Day One Raises ‘Multimillion Dollar’ Funding Round
CBD sparkling water brand Day One Beverages has closed a round of funding led by Arizona-based family office Vincere Capital. The financing, which was stated to be a multimillion dollar round, closed in June and was announced this week.
Blume Launches Limited Edition Flavors for Holiday 2022
Blume, Vancouver’s leading superfood latte brand that locally makes products with 100% natural and all organic ingredients, such as turmeric and reishi, has launched a limited edition holiday bundle!
EspriGas Announces Strategic Alliance with Coca-Cola Consolidated
EspriGas, a technology-driven industrial gas company, announces its strategic alliance with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
CuliNEX Appoints Abla Jad as Chief Financial Officer
CuliNEX, the country’s top clean label food product and plant-based formulation consultancy, recently announced Abla Jad has joined in the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer.
Jeni’s, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Partner to Launch Limited-Edition Boozy Eggnog Flavor
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announces the triumphant return of its Boozy Eggnog flavor, this year made in partnership with Shelbyville, Tennessee based Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most awarded American whiskey or bourbon several years running.
iTi Tropicals Expands Passion Fruit Production Capacity and Product Availability with New Facility in Vietnam
iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi), North America’s leading supplier of bulk tropical fruit juice purees and concentrates, has announced the opening of a new passion fruit production facility in Vietnam.
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey Announces Partnership with Seth MacFarlane
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey announces Seth MacFarlane as a brand stakeholder.