Grocery & Retail
Kroger SVP Valerie Jabbar Retires After 38-Year Career
Jabbar rose from store clerk to oversee multiple divisions, including a stint as president of Ralphs, before her 2021 e…
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Heartland acquires Whole Earth Brands' Americas sweetener portfolio
Heartland Food Products Group will acquire Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve, and Chuker brands from Whole Earth Brands, conso…
Product Launches & Innovation
Tyson Foods Launches Pitmaster Chicken Line for Foodservice
New hardwood-smoked poultry products aim to help operators reduce labor costs while maintaining authentic barbecue flav…
Mergers & Acquisitions
Heartland Food Products to Acquire Whole Earth Brands' Americas Unit
The Carmel, Indiana-based group adds Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve, and Chuker to a stable that already dominates the low-…
Product Launches & Innovation
Clean Simple Eats Enters Costco With Protein Soda Launch
The health-focused beverage maker secures shelf space in Costco's Protein Department as better-for-you soda alternative…
Restaurants & Foodservice
Kirkendoll's Penthouse Club Baltimore Reopens After $5 Million Gut Renovation
The June 12 reopening introduces Penthouse Prime steakhouse and a dual-floor entertainment format at the 615 Fallsway a…
Consumer Trends
EoE Diagnosis Rise Forces Food Industry to Rethink Pediatric Nutrition
EoE, a chronic allergic esophageal disease, is being diagnosed at rising rates in children — creating measurable demand…
Marketing & Brands
PrimoHoagies Revives Chicken Caesar LTO for Summer Season
The Philadelphia-based sandwich chain deploys a multi-format LTO strategy as franchised fast-casual operators lean on s…
Marketing & Brands
Cracker Barrel Launches Summer Sweepstakes in PR Roundup
The weekly digest spans energy, travel, and consumer brands — but F&B operators dominate the headline-grabbing promotio…
Restaurants & Foodservice
Athlete Playmakers Group Announces Continued National Expansion with Multiple New Airport Openings Planned for 2026
Athlete Playmakers Group plans multiple airport restaurant and retail locations in 2026, expanding its athlete-partnere…
Product Launches & Innovation
Sahlen's Launches Firecracker Spicy Hot Dog for Summer 2026
Buffalo meat company introduces limited-edition product ahead of Memorial Day, tapping into consumer demand for bold fl…
Product Launches & Innovation
Mr Bing Expands Into BBQ Sauces With Asian-Inspired Flavors
Pan-Asian sauce brand launches four retail and one foodservice SKU featuring chili crisp, gochujang, and Thai chili pro…