General Mills Inc. announced that it will close its yogurt manufacturing facility in Carson, Calif., as part of a new restructuring program approved earlier last week. Established in 1979, the Carson facility produces General Mills yogurt products such as Yoplait and Mountain High Yogurt and distributes them to major retail …

McLane Company, Inc., announced the opening of a new grocery distribution center in the Ocala International Commerce Center. The 400,000 square foot facility will house 165,000 square feet of dry grocery, nearly 200,000 square feet of perishables and 35,000 square feet of office and support space. The first shipment arrived …

The Kroger Co. announced it is introducing Kroger Pay, a mobile payment solution that securely combines a customer’s payment and loyalty card information to create a faster checkout experience. The company is also launching a new Kroger Rewards debit card. “Kroger is redefining the customer experience by creating innovative ways …

Variety-seeking Coca-Cola fans will soon have a new fun-yet-familiar flavor to reach for. Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar – the first Coca-Cola trademark flavor innovations in over a decade – hit stores nationwide on Feb. 25 in a range of packaging options. Kate Carpenter, brand director, …

UNFI announced plans to optimize its distribution center network in the Pacific Northwest. It will consolidate five distribution centers into a new 1.2 million square foot facility in Centralia, Washington and a newly expanded facility of 800,000 square feet in Ridgefield. The company has entered into an agreement with a …

During the 2019 NGA Show in San Diego, The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will offer retail members of the National Grocers Association a significant discount to the PMA’s, eat brighter!™ program. The PMA, with the Partnership for a Healthier America and Sesame Workshop joined forces to create the eat brighter! movement, …

Mary Coppola The United Fresh Produce Association has promoted Mary Coppola to Vice President, Marketing & Communications. Coppola joined the association in the fall of 2014, spearheading the organization’s marketing and communications efforts. “When Mary joined our team, we asked her to take on two major tasks,” said United Fresh …

Top Mexican Import Dos Equis® is debuting a new beer to drive brand penetration and drive store traffic with the launch of a Mexican Pale Ale [MPA]. With unique citrus hops and a hint of spicy heat on the finish, Dos Equis MPA is a traditional Pale Ale with a …

Sysco Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire Waugh Foods, Inc., an Illinois broadline distributor that’s been in business 70 years and with approximately $40 million in annual sales. Waugh Foods Inc. is based in East Peoria, Illinois. Joseph A. Waugh, Sr. founded Waugh Frozen Food Company in 1948, and …

Earth Fare, the natural and organic food grocery store celebrated a company milestone with the opening of its 50th location. Earth Fare Steele Creek is the North Carolina chain’s seventh store in the greater Charlotte market; its first store opened in Asheville in 1975. “Opening our 50th store is an …