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“Something fishy is going on at supermarket seafood counters”, the New York State Office of the Attorney General conclude after yearlong investigation on suspected fish fraud and mislabeling at New York grocery stores. This is the first major government investigation in the U.S. to target seafood fraud at retail supermarket chains. …

The private equity firm L Catterton announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cholula, a leading producer and distributor of hot sauce. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As the hot sauce category continues to expand, and as a result of the brand’s particular resonance …

Celebrating the holidays and the beginning of the winter season immediately brings the desire to stay warm and comfortable. It is a time when the vast majority of Hispanic families relive their traditions with nostalgia products, and for example it is very common to enjoy a hot chocolate. It is …

Congress approved on Wednesday, with an overwhelming bipartisan majority, the 2018 Farm Bill and was sent to President Donald Trump, who expressed his intention to sign it. After eight months of political battles between Republicans and Democrats over the bill content, negotiators from both houses finally reached an agreement to …

Strongbow Hard Ciders, the #1 global cider brand, announces the January 2019 debut of 100 Cal Slim Cans, a 12-can variety pack with three 8.5 oz. easy-to-drink flavors containing just 100 calories each. Strongbow 100 Cal Slim Cans are positioned at the intersection of cider, canned wine and hard seltzer …

Grace Foods announced that it will acquire a 49% equity stake in a new Joint Venture company, Majesty Foods LLC, a Florida-based manufacturer of patty and empanada products. In the USA, Grace Foods, a company owned by GraceKennedy Limited, a publicly traded Jamaican corporation, currently owns and operates a 23,000 …

With all the flavor of the Caribbean, Fresco y Más opened its new supermarket in Lauderhill, Florida, the first of its kind to place a greater emphasis on Caribbean products to meet the demand of customers native to that region. With the opening of the new supermarket, Southeastern Grocers, parent …

Snowstorm Diego finally hit the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. The storm is causing more damage than expected, particularly in the Carolinas and Virginia. Snow, ice, freezing rain, and sleet have cancelled flights and produced power outages. Charlotte-Douglas Airport has cancelled over 1,200 flights, while …

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced it will acquire Olean Wholesale Grocery Cooperative, Inc. based in Olean, NY. The sale is expected to close in early 2019. Olean Wholesale, a New York cooperative corporation founded in 1922, is a full-service grocery wholesaler with a variety of food products as well as …

Giant Food plans to invest $175 million on store renovations, conversions, new locations, and anticipates the creation of approximately 500 new full and part-time jobs during the next two years. The regional grocery chain based in Landover, Maryland, said it will open a new store and another 24 will be …