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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 …

It’s no secret that the US Hispanic market is increasingly vital to brands. Hispanics now account for 18% of the population, are the second-fastest growing ethnic group, and control more than $1.7 trillion in annual purchasing power. However, while businesses may recognize the importance of reaching US Hispanics, many remain …

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 …

The New Jersey State Assembly approved by majority a bill that rejects discrimination against consumers who can only pay in cash at the stores and will ban cashless stores. The legislation would apply to brick-and-mortar retailers, excluding transactions made online, by telephone, or by mail. The bill, A-591 / S-2785, …

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, …

Danone North America expanded the company’s DuBois, Pennsylvania facility to increase production of its plant-based foods to meet growing consumer demand. This multi-million dollar investment to expand the company’s capacity in DuBois grows the largest production facility making plant-based yogurt alternatives in the U.S. and adds additional capabilities, creating new …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Sarita Ranch Provission Inc., in Los Angeles, California, for failure to pay more than $700,000 for produce. The government agency also imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Sarita …

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 …

The spicy taste of the chile makes us sweat and rev up. It is both burning and passion, as well as sex. Whether fresh, dried or powdered, chile peppers have an aphrodisiac effect. Studies say that they increase sexual appetite due to capsaicin, a chemical ingredient that generates the burning …