AWMA Update
March 10, 2010
- AWMA 2010: A Focus on Education
- Focus on Core Brands Fundamental to Candy, Snack Profits
- Focus on Foodservice
- Foodservice -- No Longer Just Hot Dogs on the Grill
- Leading in Tough Times
- On Tap for Thursday
- On the Show Floor
- Supermarket Guru Offers Challenges to Distributors
- The True Cost of a Customer
March 9, 2010
February 25, 2010
- AWMA EXPO IS SOLD OUT But There’s Still Time to Register!
- AWMA Steps Up Efforts to Enact PACT Act
- AWMA Visits Meyercord, Talks With Red Stamp on Encrypted Stamping
- Buyers – Are You Attending the AWMA Buyer’s Program on March 9, in Las Vegas?
- Consumers Love Kisses: Hershey’s Ranks Highest Overall in Brand Equity
- Thank You to the 2010 AWMA Show Sponsors!
- Procter & Gamble to Unveil Flurry of Products
- Are Two-Thirds of Your Expenses Out of Control?
- Blog Salutes Green CPG Manufacturers
- ConAgra CEO More Willing to Make Acquisition
- Consumer Focus on Value Is Not Going Away
- CPG Manufacturers Embrace Facebook
- Enhanced Dot Expressway Makes Virtual Warehousing More Accessible
- General Mills Outlines Long-Term Growth Plans
- Kellogg Says Kashi May Grow to $1 Billion Brand in 5 Years
- McLane Advanced Technologies Announces New CEO
- ProCat Offers PickRight System at AWMA Silent Auction
- Silent Auction at AWMA Show in Vegas to Feature Great Gifts Including New Case Cutters!
February 18, 2010
- AWMA Hotel Reservations Group Rate Extended to February 22
- AWMA Keynote Speaker Phil Lempert Talks About the Show
- Closing Super Session Packs a Powerful Panel
- Distributors – AWMA Offers Two Scholarships
- Distributors – There is Help in Winning the Compensation & Benefits Battle
- New York City Will Delay Flavored Tobacco Ban
- 7-Eleven, Hooters, Others Take Risk on Redemption in Prime Time
- Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
- Candy Makers Cut the Calories, by Cutting the Size
- General Mills is Betting on Winning Consumers in China
- General Mills Targets Three Groups to Fuel Growth
- Hershey Reaffirms Financial Goals and Announces Collaborative Initiative with Key Retailers
- Mars, Barry Callebaut Push Health Benefits of Chocolate
- Montecristo Relief Organization Extends Fundraising Deadline For Haiti
- PEEPS(R) and Rita's Italian Ice Mix it Up
- Promotion in Motion Cos to Sell Single-Color M&Ms
February 11, 2010
- Countdown to The AWMA Show
- New E-Procurement Solution for AWMA Members
- Senate Tries to Negotiate Estate Tax Deal
- Twelve to be Inducted into Candy Hall of Fame
- C-Stores Ripe for Foodservice Traffic
- Former TV Guide President Takes Topps' Top Job
- GS1 US Seeking More Suppliers for Recall Portal
- Hershey to Boost Advertising Budget
- Kraft's Marketing Makeover
- Less Ardor for Valentine's Day Spending
- Nielsen Healthy Eating Index Debuts
February 4, 2010
- AWMA Distributor Members - $10,000 Cash Prize Give-Aways
- AWMA Pushes Senate to Act on PACT
- Stephenson Wholesale's Ron Cross Passes Away
- P&G Meets Frugal Shoppers Halfway
- 3 Musketeers® Brand Launches 3 Musketeers® Truffle Crisp
- 7-Eleven® Gives Back with ‘7-Eleven Coffee Cup With A Cause’
- AWMA Day on the Hill – May 12 & 13 – Please Join Us!
- Cost-Conscious Consumers Find Ways to Make the Most of Every Meal
- Frugal Behaviors Adopted During Recession to Impact Food and Beverage Trends in 2010 and Beyond
- Green & Black's Commits to Move Entire Chocolate Range to Fair Trade Certified in U.S.
- Hershey Introduces Pieces Wrapper Rewards Campaign
- Media Update regarding General Tobacco and Arkansas Court Order
- Peanut Chews® Chews Your Adventure® Contest
- Snickers® Kicks Off New Advertising Campaign at Super Bowl XLIV
- THANASI Foods Launches Newest JIM BEAM® Meat Snacks Innovation
- Zippo Announces Ronson Acquisition
January 28, 2010
- Count Down – Just 2 Days Left For Super Saver Registration!
- United Silicone/Meyercord Meets at AWMA
- 11th Annual Montecristo Cup Raised Funds For Victims of Natural Disasters
- Buyers at Convenience Stores Chose a C-Store Based on its Foodservice Offering,
- Food & Drink Product Launches Decline During 2009 Recession
- Foods Fortified With Extra Vitamins Could Prove Costly
- Lowest Price Not Always the Best Price
- Mars Donates $475,000 to Haiti Relief Efforts
- Nestle in the United States Pools Resources to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti
- Supreme Court Rules On NYC & Internet Sales of Cigarettes
- U.S. Department of Transportation Issues New Rules on Text Messaging
- Wrigley Leaves Family Chewing-Gum Company
January 21, 2010
- Atkinson-Crawford Sales David Aboud Passes Away
- AWMA Show Update
- Democrats Lose Massachusetts Senate Seat to Republican Scott Brown
- General Mills Foundation Pledges $250,000 to Earthquake Relief in Haiti
- Kraft Buys Cadbury for $19.6 Billion
- Altria’s Kathy Hookana Retires
- Candy Prices Rise on Sugar Highs
- Fish Oil Protects Against Cellular Aging
- Impact Confections Names New Vice President of Sales
- Oscar Mayer Counts on the Joy
- Pack a Peanut Butter Sandwich Day” to Fight Child Hunger
- Sweethearts Candy Adds a Social-Media Message: Tweet Me'
- Walgreen to Sell Prepared Meals and Fresh Foods
January 14, 2010
- AWMA Announces Closing Super Session for AWMA Show 2010
- Hershey’s Chocolate World to Add Create-Your-Own-Candy-Bar Attraction
- The 2010 Distribution Solutions Conference
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration Launches New Web Basics Site
- Cadbury Is Defiant After Gain in Sales
- Consumers Are Expanding Their Definition of Fast Food, Reports Technomic
- For Some, ‘Kosher’ Equals Pure
- Kraft Foods Lifts Full-Year Earnings Outlook Again
- Kraft Ritz Push Relies on Glitz
- Nestle CFO Sees Only Small Confectionery Buys
- U.S. Obesity Rate Appears to be Slowing
- What the Weight-Loss Biz Has in Store for 2010
January 7, 2010
- AWMA SHOW – EDUCATION PROGRAM UPDATE
- Corey Cooper Appointment as new President of Stephenson Wholesale Co.
- Distributors — Increase Retail Sales and Profitability
- KY Federal Judge Eases Rules on FDA Tobacco Law
- Low Ignition Propensity Cigarette (LIP) Legislation Makes Gains in New Year
- A Look at 2010 and Beyond
- BIC Launches New Women’s Shaver
- Chocoholics Unite as Chocolate Sales Worldwide Defy Recession
- Do Sugary Drinks Really Fuel Weight Gain?
- Firm Trying to Cash in on Swiss Miss Name
- How Mars Built a Business
- Kraft Foods Gets Bold With New Product Offerings For 2010
- Kraft, Cadbury Agree on New Disclosure Deadline
- New Spectra™ Lighters From Scripto®
December 23, 2009
- The AWMA Show
- Wide Array of Stores Now Sell High-Calorie Snacks
- Crystal Light Drinkers are Better Hydrated
- Food Survey Serves Up Top Food Stories of 2009 and the Decade
- Former NACS Employee Teri Richman Passes
- General Mills Sees Profits Climb 49%
- Meyercord Introduces the VL-10HP High-Speed Post-Stamp Tax Stamping Machine
- Opportunities for Packaged Goods Growth
- Top Consumer Goods Spending Trends
- Warheads® Launches Extreme Interactive Web Site
December 17, 2009
- AWMA SHOW – EDUCATION PROGRAM UPDATE
- New Hotel Room Rates For AWMA Show Attendees!
- 7-Eleven Launches Mobile Marketing Test
- Cadbury Launches Defense Against Kraft Offer
- Candy Dynamics Announces Release of Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum
- Convenience Stores Lean on Heavy Shoppers
- Federal Group Proposes Curbs on Marketing Food to Kids
- Kraft Foods Inc. Statement Regarding Cadbury PLC and U.S. Competition Clearance
- P & G Sees the World as Its Client
- The Inventure Group Adds Louisiana Hot Sauce® to its Poore Brothers® and Bob’s Texas Style® Snack Chip Brands
December 10, 2009
- AWMA Attends PEEPS Store Grand Opening
- AWMA Rolls Out Education Session Line Up for 2010 Show
- C-Stores Capitalize on Foodservice Opportunities
- Cadbury to Respond to Kraft Offer Next Week
- Chick-O-Stick Sponsors Female Cage Fighting Champion
- Dark Chocolate May Protect DNA From Damage
- General Mills to Reduce Sugar in Cereals
- Irene Rosenfeld: Kraft Foods’ Chief Executive
- Kellogg Promotes New CFO From Within
- Shoppers Cut Back on Gas and Food But Stick to Brand Names
December 3, 2009
- New Strategic Solution Selling Workshop – Register Now!
- AWMA’s Scott Ramminger Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Distributors
- NPD Reports on How Generational Differences and Aging Dynamics Will Influence Future of Eating
- BIC Launches Easy-To-Use and Affordable Mailing Labels
- Cadbury Chief Prefers Hershey
- More Shoppers Search for Coupons Online
- Retailers Missing Huge Opportunity At Front-End Checkout
- The School Hershey Built
- Tootsie Rolls Go Kosher
November 25, 2009
- A Recent Visit to Liberty USA By Scott Ramminger
- AWMA President Scott Ramminger to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Behalf of Distributors
- Hershey Launches Travel Confectionary Range
- M&M’s® to Feature Its Most Colorful Fan® Of Nascar® Winner in New Nascar Hall of Fame™
- 25 Top Companies For Leaders
- Brynwood Partners VI L.P. Has Acquired Balance Bar Company from Kraft Foods
- Eat and Drink Your Way to a Healthy Colon?
- McLane Distribution Systems Teams With Microsoft to Develop Embedded Warehouse Management Functionality for Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Nestlé Joins Queue of Confectioners For Cadbury
- Vitality Foodservice Agrees to Nestle Acquisition
November 19, 2009
- AWMA Announces New E-Procurement Solution for AWMA Members
- AWMA President Ramminger Visits Sledd Company During a Recent AMWA Member Visit Trip
- Congratulations to the Newest STEPS Graduates
- Phil Lempert Announced as Keynote Speaker at AWMA Show 2010
- Senate Judiciary Approves PACT Act Following Unveiling of AWMA Study and Successful Press Conference
- Senate Urged to Pass Law to Control Internet Tobacco Sales
- 22% of Coffee Drinkers on the Go Visit a Convenience Store
- America's Hottest Brands
- Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul
- ConAgra Foods Partners With Yahoo
- FDA Releases New IFT Report on Product Tracing in Food Systems
- FDA Seeks to Provide Assistance to Small Businesses as the Agency Implements the New Tobacco Law
- Healthy Eating Winning the Battle at the Shopping Cart
- Hershey Plots Cadbury Bid
- New Peeps® Fest Showcases Wonderful World Of Peeps®
- U.S. Packaged Foods Industry to Benefit from Value-Focused Consumers in 2010
November 12, 2009
- AWMA Gets Good News on Sen. Webb Co-Sponsorship of PACT Act
- AWMA President Ramminger Embarks on Program of Member Visits to Gather Feedback
- Hershey Children's Hospital gets $1 million gift from The Hershey Company
- Jane Berzan Joins AWMA as VP of Strategic Initiatives & Supplier Relations
- Mother's Cookies Getting a Rebirth Under Kellogg
- Ross Born Inducted into The Candy Hall of Fame
- Americans Struggle to Feed Their Families
- Cadbury Rejects Kraft's Bid
- General Mills Invites Inventor Community to Join its Enhanced Worldwide Innovation Network
- Kellogg Removing Antioxidant Claims From Some Cereal Boxes
- MARS and PSEG Solar Source Celebrate Completion of New Solar Garden
- Smart Salt Distribution Can Cut Salt Without Extra Additives
- Tea (and its Health Benefits) Keeps Consumers Spending
- Utz Backs Out of Merger
- Winner Chosen for the 2009 Low Bob’s Smokin’ Hot Convertible Giveaway
November 5, 2009
- AMCON Distributing Company Expands Into Northwest Arkansas
- AWMA Leads Coalition to Combat Illegal Internet Sales of Cigarettes & Smokeless Tobacco
- AWMA Show Attendees – You Can Register Now
- Exhibiting at the AWMA Show?
- Exhibitors – Register Your Booth Staff Now
- Mrs. Freshley's Using Facebook to Pick Persona
- 'Smart Choices' Label to be Phased Out
- 7-Eleven Stores Take a Big Gulp... of Wine
- 7-Eleven TV Debuts
- A Functional Boost to Confections
- Battling Brand Malpractice
- Kellogg Credits 17% Ad Spending Boost for Increased Earnings
- Nestle Betting on Emerging Class Of Health and Nutrition Products to Spur Growth
- Retalix Launches New Transportation Management Software
October 29, 2009
- AWMA Heads up Coalition on Promoting Passage of the PACT Act
- Hershey to Offer More Chocolate 'Pieces' in Time For Holidays
- The New AWMA SHOW Web Site is Now Live
- Trick or treat? Iconic NECCO Wafers go All-Natural
- Dot Foods Signs Contract For Data Synchronization
- 7-Eleven Expands 7-Select Line
- ConAgra Ads Tout Manwich's Veggie-ness
- Convenience Store Purchase Incidence Across Most Food and Beverage Categories Increase
- Dove Chocolate and Martha Stewart Partner
- Economy to Impact Two-Thirds of Families this Holiday Season, According to NRF Survey
- Kraft Foods: Pizza Helps It Grab Bigger Slice Of Market
- Snyder's of Hanover Announces Acquisition of Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
- T.G.I. Friday’s® Snack Chips Expands Product Line
October 22, 2009
- AWMA Speaks Out in Food Logistics Magazine on Food Safety Issue
- Flowers Foods Acquires Tortilla Maker Leo's Foods
- Godiva Goes to the Supermarket
- The New AWMA SHOW Web Site is Now Live
- Visit the AWMA booth at the NACS Show – Booth 6017
- ConAgra Foods Plans to Reduce Sodium in its Products by 20 Percent by 2015
- Hershey and Other Companies Slowing Down New Product Development
- Jelly Belly Launches Gag Gift Candy Site
- Kellogg Fights Corn Flakes Knockoffs in the U.K. -- With Lasers
- Mars Lends Sweet Support in Fight Against Breast Cancer
- NACDA Has it’s First Business Exchange Meetings
- Private Label Halloween Candy Sales Frightful
- Ramminger Visits Burklund Distributors
- Soda Taxes Not Making a Dent in U.S. Waistlines
October 15, 2009
- AWMA’s REAL DEAL EXPO Transforms to The AWMA SHOW - The Convenience Distributor Conference & EXPO
- Conagra Foods’ Parkay® Table Spread Brand Unveils New, Free Talking Tub iPhone Application
- P&G to Launch Custom Beauty Magazine Rouge in U.S.
- 7-Eleven Adding Pizza, Chicken Wings As It Expands Hot Foods Program
- Americans Playing Tricks With Treats This Halloween
- McLane Recognized for 'Ground-Breaking' Relationship With Wawa
- Meeting The Demand For Fresh Foods
- Smokeless Sales Stay Strong
- Study Shows a Little Money Buys a Lot of Calories at City Corner Stores
October 8, 2009
- AWMA Adds RSS Newsfeed to the Web Site
- FDA Defends Position on Free Speech Lawsuit
- FDA Extends Comment Period for Tobacco Law
- Hershey’s Kisses Chocolates Help Holiday Entertainers by Hosting 1,000 Cookie Exchange Parties
- Sales Reps – One Opening Left at STEPS
- The 2010 AWMA SHOW – Now a Wednesday - Thursday Exhibit Hall
- 7-Eleven Brings Japanime 'Domo' In-Store
- Candylicious Flagship Store Opens in Dubai
- Exotic Flavor Combinations Set to Sweeten Candy Sales
- Fewer Schools Are Selling Candy, Soda
- Giant Supermarkets Seek Advantage of Small Stores
- Kraft Foods Selects Sonoco’s High-Performance Composite Can for Maxwell House Coffee
- Libertyville Tobacconist to Host “Operation Hope” to Benefit Victims of Natural Disasters
- McLane Announces Snack Multi-Vendor End Cap
- Nestle Mulls Shift to "Well - Being" Focus
- Nestle USA Partners With Retailers, Food and Beverage Industry to Launch National Obesity Campaign
- Potato Chip Sales Pop with Recession
- Some Categories May be Vulnerable at Retail
- SyFy, Hershey Strike Integration Deals
- The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation
- Wrigley Goes Into a New Category: Baked Snacks
October 1, 2009
- AWMA Submits Comments on Tobacco Law With FDA
- Coming Up in Distribution Channels
- Consumers Choose Quality Over Low Prices
- Did you return your AWMA Directory form?
- Halloween Spending on Costumes, Candy to Decline, NRF Says
- If You Need to Work Better, Maybe Try Working Less
- In Memory……………..Terry Freisen, September 3, 2009
- Kraft Could Make Hostile Bid for Cadbury
- Mars Provides Free Real Chocolate to Chicago
- Mars Releases Its 2010 Nascar® Paint Scheme
- Office Depot to Team With Lil' Drug Store Products
- P&G Puts Billions Behind Sustainability
- P&G's BrandSaver Goes Pink
- Smoker Friendly International and Daily’s Team to Sell Tobacco Products
- Stevia Sweetener Has Skyrocketed
September 24, 2009
- And the winner is…………
- Cadbury CEO Eases Talk About Bid From Kraft
- 7-Eleven Says 1.6M People Have Signed Petitions on Credit, Debit Card Fees
- AWMA Joins Coalition in Sending Letter to Congress Opposing Snack Food Taxes
- AWMA Sends Message to FDA ‘More Clarity Less Onerous Regulation’ On Listening Session Call
- AWMA Signs Onto Letter to Congress Urging Permanent Repeal of Death Tax
- Calif. Lawmaker Plans Hearings on Soda-Obesity Link
- Distributors Can Raise The Bar
- Fling™ Chocolate Presents Lauren “Lo” Bosworth With First-Ever “Best Fling” Honor
- General Tobacco Announce $17 Million Payment to MSA and Restructure of Sales Force
- In One Study, a Heart Benefit for Chocolate
- Thank You to the 2009 AWMA Summit Silent Auction Donors
- Thank You to This Year’s Summit & ABX Sponsors
September 17, 2009
September 16, 2009
- AWMA Chairman Welcomes Distributors to 2009 Summit
- AWMA InfoMetrics Update
- Distributors Urged to Evaluate Risks; Customers, Suppliers Are Key
- FDA Regulation Impact: Increased Consolidation
- FDA Tobacco Regulation Dominates Summit
- Tobacco: Lessons from Canada
- Wharton Professor Tells Companies to Remain Resilient, Agile
September 15, 2009
September 10, 2009
- AWMA Summit & ABX NEWSFLASH!
- AWMA Summit & ABX Schedule at a Glance
- AWMA Summit Program
- Summit & ABX Receptions
- AWMA Business Exchange (ABX)
- AWMA Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting
- Badges and Registration
- Distribution Channels Editorial Advisory Board Meeting
- Kraft Looks to Slash Supplier Base
- Kraft Will Pursue Spurned Bid For Cadbury
- Lil' Drug Store Partners With Ricola
- Ritz-Carlton Contact Information
- Silent Auction
September 3, 2009
- Thank you to this year’s Summit & ABX Sponsors that help us make this program such a success.
- AWMA Silent Auction to Feature Two Meyercord Case Cutters! Don't Miss This Opportunity!
- 7-Eleven Awards Kraft Foods Top Retailer Initiative Honor
- Economic Recession Increases Consumers' Desire for Snacks
- Energy Drinks Not Likely to Be Healthy Anytime Soon
- FDA Provisions Come Under Fire From Lawsuit
- Final AWMA Summit & Business Exchange Schedule
- Hershey Receives CPG Award for Innovative Product Launch Campaign
- Monogram Food Solutions Closes Acquisition of American Foods Group Virginia Facility
- NPD Looks Into the Future of Eating and Finds A Whole Lot of Snacking Going On
- Report Maps Out Solutions to Child Obesity
- Study Finds Consumers Will Spend More to Save Time
August 27, 2009
- AWMA Joins Anti-Food Tax Coalition
- Taking Advantage of all Your AWMA Benefits
- Engaging a New Customer After the First 30 Seconds
- ABX Participants – Have You Completed Your Meeting Agendas?
- American Beverage Association Response to American Heart Association Statement on Added Sugars
- AWMA’S Insurance Program Designed for Wholesalers
- Consumers Devouring Nutrient-Spiked Foods, Drinks
- Don’t Forget - Low Margin Blues Band Returns Wednesday, September 16, at the AWMA Summit & ABX
- Feeling the Pinch, Fewer Consumers Can Afford Healthy Food Options, Says Technomic
- High-Fiber Foods May Be Easier to Stomach This Time Around
- How Did You Make Your Customers Feel?
- Kraft CEO on Success and Her Favorite Snack
- McLane Advanced Technologies / McLane Group Announce Plans to Expand Temple Campus with LEED-Certified Building
- Pampers' New Reality: 'A Parent Is Born'
- Swisher International, Inc. Introduces Optimo Flavored Mini Cigarillos
August 20, 2009
- AWMA Sends Letter to Senate HELP Committee on Food Safety
- AWMA’S Insurance Program Designed for Wholesalers
- Book Your Hotel Room(s) for the Summit & ABX - Deadline is Monday, August 24
- FDA Launches New Center for Tobacco Products; Appoints Dr. Lawrence Deyton to Head Center
- Healthcare Debate Rages On – AWMA Joins Coalition Protecting Small Business Interests
- Review the AWMA Summit Program Sessions for All Attendees
- Bottled Water Boom Appears Tapped Out
- Kraft Foods First Company to Adopt Smart Choices Program Nutrition Criteria for Advertising to Children in the U.S.
- "Value" Tops Shopping Lists in the Aisles of Consumer Packaged Goods Consumption
- Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks
- Chocolate 'Cuts Death Rate' in Heart Attack Survivors
- Existence of Sugar Shortage Debatable
- Food and Beverage Executives Expect Higher Revenue and Increased Profitability in 2010
- Mars Snackfood's Solar Garden in Hackettstown on Target for October Completion
- Milton Hershey National Volunteer Day
- Nestle(R) Toll House(R) Re-Launches with 'New Batch' Label
- Obama M&M's for Air Force One
- Shoppers Shift Loyalty from Brands to Retail Experiences
- STEPS II
August 13, 2009
- Shirley Burklund, Mother of Jon Burklund, Dies Sunday, Aug. 9, at the age of 83
- Have You Booked Your Hotel Room for the Summit & ABX?
- The Endcap is Back. And it's Back Big
- CDR Joins Forces with InfoRhythm
- ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Announces Plans to Build New Sweet Potato Processing Plant near Delhi, Louisiana
- Convenience Stores Feeling The Heat
- FARE Begins Next Week – Are You Attending?
- Kraft Foods Cuts Water Used in Manufacturing by 21%
- Measuring the Results of an Ad, Right Down to the City Block
- P&G Touts '100 Ways to Enjoy Pringles'
- Package Goods Get Bigger Again
- Retalix, InfoRhythm & AWMA Join Forces
- Smart Choices’ Nutrition Initiative Launched
- Technology Helps Canned Foods Compete Nutritionally
- Today's Generations Redefining Comfort Food
- You’ve Booked your Hotel, Airfare, Registered for the Summit & ABX. Now, Have You Reviewed the Summit Schedule?
August 6, 2009
- HIPA Reports Are in the Mail
- Loyalty From the Boss May Prevent Staff Defections
- AWMA Online Buyers Guide
- AWMA Silent Auction to Feature Two Meyercord Case Cutters!! Don’t Miss This Opportunity!!
- BIC Lighter to Feature Kasey Kahne on Pro Series® Nascar® Drivers Lighters!
- Cadbury's Gum Sandwich
- Chocolate Producer Keeps Low Profile
- Food Safety Bill Passes in the House
- Kellogg CEO: Tough Economy into 2010
- Mars, Nestle Interested in Chocolate Maker Gu - FT
- More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
- Review Finds No Nutritional Benefit to Organic Food
July 30, 2009
- Federal Floor Stocks Tax Due on Cigarettes & OTP
- 7-Eleven Plans to Slurp up Southern California Real Estate
- AWMA Updated Memo on Implementation of FDA & Tobacco Law
- Butterfinger Revives Tagline, Launches Video Contest
- Congress Considers Soda Taxes to Combat Obesity
- Crayons® All-Natural Beverages Appoints TNT Marketing® For C-Stores
- Distribution Strategy: Realistic Supplier Relationships
- FARE
- For Those Who Want Their Cereal Extra Manly
- Have You Booked Your Hotel Room for the Summit & ABX?
- Hershey Reports Higher Profit
- Losing Orders is as Important as Getting Them
- Mars Chocolate to Use Only Certified Cocoa by 2020
- Private Label Products Not Just for Penny Pinchers
- Retalix Announces Keynote Speakers for Synergy 2009
- Selling Gum With Health Claims
July 23, 2009
- IMPORTANT AWMA REAL DEAL EXPO NEWS!
- AWMA Welcomes New Members in the First Half of 2009
- Coping With Recession, Premium U.S. Consumers Adjust Demands for Food Products and Restaurant Services
- DEF Awards Ray Foley Scholarships
- Fifty People Driving the Food Industry in 2009
- Latest IRI Baby Boomer Report Reveals $50 Billion Growth Opportunity for CPG Industry
- Low Margin Blues Band Returns Wednesday, September 16, at the AWMA Summit & ABX
- Nestle Introduces New Nestle Cranberry Raisinets
- Open Environment Focused on Learning, Opportunity May Lure Young Talent
- P&G Expands Direct Retail
- Snacks Dominated Top Coupon Categories in June
- Study Sheds Light on Grocery Behavior Shifts
- Swiss Invent a No-Melt, Low-Cal Chocolate
- The Shoppers' Perspective
July 16, 2009
- 7-Eleven Sees an Opportunity to Open Doors
- AWMA Business Exchange (ABX) Meetings at the Summit
- AWMA Hosts Conference Call With Industry & Government Affairs Committee Members on New FDA & Tobacco Law
- Best Practice: Dot Foods Solves the Samples Challenge
- Cigar Industry Leader Announces Retirement
- Did You Return Your AWMA Directory form?
- Epsilon Targeting Survey Identifies Brand Switching Trend: Less Risk Means More Switch
- How Are Your Supplier Relationships? Do Your Suppliers Treat You Fairly, or do You Feel Like the Bad Seed?
- Kraft Foods Continues to Invest in Russia Despite Economic Downturn
- Low Bob’s Summer of ’09 Convertible Giveaway
- Natela Chews off Beechies From Kraft Foods
- Nestle Waters Eyes Acquisitions to Plug Sales Leak
- Nestle(R) TOLL HOUSE(R) Refrigerated Cookie Dough Recall Update - July 9, 2009
- New PEANUT CHEWS® Packaging Features Baseball Greats
- Snickers® Brand And David Arquette Make A Big Move To Help Feeding America Bar Hunger
- Social Media Allows Giants to Exploit Niche Markets
- Swisher International Announces New HR Senior VP
- The Elements of a Great Shopping Experience
- ‘Energy Shots’ Stimulate Power Drink Sales
July 9, 2009
- 7-Eleven Leads Fight Against What it Calls Excessive Credit Card Fees
- ABX “Selection Lists” Mailed to Participating Distributor and Manufacturer/Suppliers
- AWMA Summit on Tuesday, September 15
- Brendon Scott.Joins the Nat Sherman Team
- Convenience, Health Drive Food Sales
- Food Safety Body Sets French Fries, Baby Food Rules
- Global Downturn Drives Change in Liquid Food Packaging Design
- New Packaging Design for Only Organic Tobacco Product in Market
- NPD Reports “Better for You” Foods to Grow Significantly Over the Next Decade
- Peeps & Company To Open its First Retail Store in National Harbor, Maryland
- Professional Selling Skills: Speak with Your Face
- Sign up for the Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE)
- USDA to Oversee School Snack Food: Senate AG Chair
July 2, 2009
- AWMA Responds To Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Calls for Comments on Implementation of New FDA Tobacco Law
- WAWA News
- ABX "Selection Lists" Mailed to Participating Distributor and Manufacturer/Suppliers
- AWMA Summit on Tuesday, September 15
- Consumers Save More with Commonwealth Brands’ Portfolio Of Make-Your-Own Tobacco
- First Pizzas Roll Off Line at Kraft Pizza Company's Newly Expanded Plant in Little Chute
- Former American Idol Jordin Sparks Joins Forces with Just Born Candies of Bethlehem
- Grocers on Defensive as Dollar Stores Rise
- In Tough Times, Companies Coddle Their Regulars
- Is "Call on the CXO" a Winning Strategy for Salespeople?
- Minnesota’s Al Franken Named As 60th Democrat in U.S. Senate
- Pumped-Up Marketing Boosts ConAgra
- Role Reversal - Mr. Mom Goes Shopping
- Sales Reps – STEP Up Your Game
- Survey: Wholesalers, Manufacturers Expect End of Year Recovery
- TNT Marketing Helps Old World Industries Enter the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Market with BlueDEF into C-Stores
- Utility Displaces Quantity as Consumers Focus on Value
- Watch Sales Go Nuts With New Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters
- What Are the World's Most Popular Candies?
June 25, 2009
- President Obama Signs FDA Tobacco Bill Into Law
- What Leaders Must Do Next
- ABX “Selection Lists” Mailed to Participating Distributor and Manufacturer/Suppliers
- AWMA Summit on Tuesday, September 15
- Braselton Tobacconist to Promote Altadis U.S.A. Cigars
- Calling All Holiday Bakers: Hershey’s Kisses Brand Chocolates Celebrates The Season By Hosting One Thousand Cookie Exchange Parties
- Confectionery Industry Forecast is Sweet: Globally Inspired Flavors, Eco-Friendly and Health Minded Trends Lead New Product Innovations
- Kashi Joins TerraCycle, Inc. in National Upcycling Program to Reduce Landfill Waste
- Kellogg Adds Honey to Target Hispanics
- Kraft Foods Names Tony Vernon President, Kraft Foods North America
- Legislators Working to Craft “Compromise” on Card Check
- Nestlé Recall Leaves A Mystery in Its Wake
- New Release from NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence: Strategic Pricing for Distributors
- Procter & Gamble Wins 2009 Supply Chain Distinction Award for Implementation of Terra Technology’s Demand Sensing
- Reaching Consensus: Boosting Sales
- Reese’s Loves You Back With $2.5 Million In Cash Prizes for Gas and Groceries
- Ruiz Foods Ranks 14th Among Top 500 Hispanic-owned Businesses in United States
- There is Still Time to Sign up for the Foodservice at Retail EXPO
- US Recession Takes Bite Out of Brand Loyalty-Study
June 18, 2009
- Back To The Box For Recipes
- Boulder Canyon Natural Foods Advances National Sponsorship of American Rivers
- FDA Tobacco Bill to be Signed into Law
- Food Safety Issue Moves in the House
- Fortified Foods: How Healthy Are They?
- Foster Farms Acquires Fernando's and El Extremo Foodservice Brands From ConAgra Foods
- Global Consumer Priorities Regarding Food Products Shift away from Taste, Convenience
- HIPA Survey Complete
- Retailers Report Rise in Shoplifting and Related Retail Theft Breaking Six-Year Downward Trend
- Smoker Friendly International is Proud to Have Baja Beach Co. Join the Authorized Dealer Program
- The 13th Annual Smoker Friendly International Conference & Tobacco Festival
- Trident Thinks Small, Happy
- Variety Spicing up Salty Snacks
June 11, 2009
- Senate On Verge of Approving FDA & Tobacco Legislation
- 7-Eleven to Intro Iced-Coffee Market in Big Way
- ABX Registration is Now Closed!
- Even in the Face of Economic Turmoil, Historically Solid Brands Hold Steady in Consumer's Minds
- Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE) 2009 – Sign Up Now
- Gillette Parent Buys the Art of Shaving Brand
- How RFID Can Help Manufacturers Thrive in Recessionary Times
- Just Born News
- Kellogg Enhances Nutrition Credentials by Adding Fiber to Popular Ready-to-Eat Cereals in the U.S. and Canada
- Kraft Building on in Upstate
- NECCO News
- NRF Organized Retail Crime Survey Finds Criminals View Global Recession as Opportunity to Abuse Retailers and Consumers
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company launches new retailer Web site
- Some Companies Taking Advantage of Growing Supply of Available Skilled Workers
- US Convenience to See 5% CAGR Growth in Coming Years
- Wharton Executive Program a Huge Success
June 4, 2009
- ABX Registration is Now Closed!
- AWMA Members Convene at Wharton
- ConAgra Links Brands as it Competes For Space
- Consumer Confidence up Sharply
- Fisher Nuts and DOT Foods Deliver with New Partnership
- Food Safety Group Launches Web site
- Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE) 2009
- Functional Food Growth Slows
- Hershey’s Unveils New Products, Promotions
- Probiotic Chocolate Springboards off Activia Success
- Reusable Grocery Bags May Pose Public Health Risk
- Tic Tac (R) Launches New Packaging
- Tools of the Foodservice Trade
- UPC Bar Code Marks 35th Anniversary
May 28, 2009
- Senator Burr to Consider offering AWMA Language to Kennedy FDA & Tobacco Bill
- AWMA’s Work to Prevent Illegal Internet Cigarette Sales Cited by Sponsor of PACT Act
- Coffee May Fight Skin Cancer as Drink, Rub
- Connecting with Customers Especially Important Right Now
- Convenience Stores' Business Shot Up as Oil Prices Plunged
- Deadline is Tomorrow to Sign Up for the AWMA Business Exchange (ABX)
- Food Marketers Turn to Value with Dollar-Per-Meal Strategy
- Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE) 2009
- General Mills Sells Cedar Rapids Facility on Wenig Road
- Manufacturers Support AWMA Education Program
- New Food Research from Mintel: Portion Control, Fine Dining, Pasta
- WONKA® Re-Imagines Itself
May 21, 2009
- 7-Eleven Plans Aggressive Expansion
- Chocolate Company Takes Top Spot in Most Reputable Companies List
- David Stephens Joins Just Born as Vice President of Enterprise Solutions and Services
- Food Companies Are Placing the Onus for Safety on Consumers
- Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE) 2009
- General Tobacco Opens Distribution Center in Arizona
- Kroger Reshapes Beverages and Snacks
- Leadership Appointments May Prove Challenging for Opposition to FDA & Tobacco Efforts
- Limited-Edition “Transformers” Themed M&M’s® And Snickers® Brand Candies Invade Stores For The Release Of “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen”
- Manufacturers Sponsor Wharton Program
- Nielsen Projects Older, Multi-Cultural, And Low-Income Consumers Driving Consumer Packaged Goods Trends In 2020
- One More Week to Sign Up for the AWMA Business Exchange (ABX)
- Santana Wins 1st Place in Dot Driver Roadeo
- Senate Committee Passes the Kennedy FDA Bill
May 14, 2009
- AWMA’s Penny Paterson Announces her Retirement from AWMA
- American Dairy Brands Selects National Convenience Store Broker TNT Marketing
- Distributors Enjoy Paradise
- Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company Appoints Liam C. Killeen as Chief Executive Officer
- Foodservice at Retail EXPO (FARE) 2009 – Sign Up Now
- Goetze Gourmet Caramel Creams Licorice
- Grocery Manufacturers Association Outlines Wide-Ranging Initiatives to Bolster Food Safety
- Hershey Launches C-Store Web site
- HIPA Survey Deadline Extended for Distributors
- How Technology is Changing the Rules at Retail
- Industry Group Says Bottled Water May Soon Be Off Shelves In New York State
- It’s Time to Sign Up for the AWMA Business Exchange (ABX)
- Mars Unveils The Real Chocolate Relief Act
- NECCO News! Wanted: Your Candy-Coated Sweet Nothings
- Republic Tobacco Introduces New TOP® Superoll™ Tobacco Gives Smokers Super Value
- Retail Survey Shows Crime Continues to Rise Amid Troubled Economy
- Senator Kennedy Introduces FDA & Tobacco Legislation and Schedules Mark-up For Next Week
- Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care
May 7, 2009
- Analyze Customer Needs and the Resources You Need to Meet Them
- AWMA InfoMetrics Program Distributor Agreement has Mailed
- ConAgra's Chow Talks Innovation, Insights
- Dale Earnhardt Sr. Intimidator/NASCAR Jerky & Steak Strips Creates Category Winner for Monogram Meat Snacks
- Emerging Snack Food Trends Reveal New Consumer Demands
- General Mills Announces New Cereal, Veggie Products
- Hershey Partners With Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian And Brings Big Screen Experience To Life
- It’s Time to Sign Up for the AWMA Business Exchange (ABX)
- New IRI Research Identifies Emergence of a "Downturn Generation" with Permanently Changed Behaviors
- P&G: Doing Good is Good Business
- Recession Batters Plans for New-Product Launches
- Senate Decides to Delay Consideration of FDA Tobacco Bill
- The Comeback Cookie: Mother's(R) Cookies Return
- The Magical Moments Of Disney Are Now Even Sweeter With My M&M’s®
May 1, 2009
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April 23, 2009
- AWMA InfoMetrics Program Distributor Agreement Mailed Last Week
- AWMA Sends Letter of Support for Legislation Combating Illegal Sales of Cigarettes on Internet
- Distributor CEOs and Upper-Level Managers
- Distributors – An AWMA Benefit You Can’t Afford to Miss
- General Tobacco Makes Full Annual Payment Of More Than $73 Million To Master Settlement Agreement
- How Wawa Became A Success
- James Abraham, of S. Abraham & Sons, Inc., Passes Away
- Mars, Incorporated And Terracycle Partner On Innovative Waste Reduction Program
- My M&M’s® Teams Up With The NBA To Help Fans Cheer On Their Favorite Team
- Smart Management: Sales Quotas for '09: Managing With Uncertainty
- Sour Punch® Strawberry-Watermelon Bits Theater Box Introduction
- Waxman’s FDA Tobacco Bill – HR 1256 – Placed on Senate Calendar
- What’s Coming Up in Distribution Channels
April 16, 2009
- AWMA InfoMetrics Program Distributor Agreement Mailed this Week
- Distributors - Room for One More in Paradise!
- Downturn Affects Gen Y, Seniors Least
- Exclusive Davidoff Slims Cigarettes Launch Party Marked a Night of LUXURY
- General Tobacco Appoints Antonio Zeppa as Director of National Accounts
- Harbor Wholesale Grocery Company
- Kraft Dresses Up Ranch Dressing
- Legislators Hearing Message of Opposition to Card Check
- Mars, Inc. Raises the Bar on Sustainably Grown Cocoa with Commitment to Global Certification
- News from Ruiz Foods - El Monterey XXL Burritos
- Sales Reps Classes in Hershey, PA
- States Turn to Candy, Soda & Alcohol Taxes for Possible Revenue
- Who's Winning--and Losing--in the Food Recession
April 9, 2009
- Are You Taking Advantage of ALL of Your AWMA Benefits?
- AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX)
- C-Store Sales Expected To Surge
- Convenience Store Sales, Profits Showed Gains in 2008, According to NACS
- Easter, Passover to Drive Sales of Holiday Items
- Energy Drinks Holding Strong
- FARE
- Hershey Launches Easter Collection
- Inaugural industry study shows Canadian convenience stores employ 165,000 and generate $16 billion in tax revenues each year
- Kraft Goes Beyond the Bagel
- Mars Closing Local Ethel's Chocolate Stores
- NAW Benefits for AWMA Members!
- Pistachio Recall Signals Tough Stance on Safety
April 2, 2009
- AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX)
- FARE
- FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Certain Pistachios
- General Tobacco Appoints Jay Kusma as Senior Vice President of Sales
- Golbon Announces New Distributor Members
- Innovative Candy Concepts Receives 2009 ECRM Kid’s Choice Award
- Investigators Find Source of Many Foods Untraceable
- Keep the Pressure ON! Card Check Legislation Still Being Considered
- Mars Snackfood Urges U.S. Congress to Update National School Nutrition Standards
- Nestle Subsidiary Invests $15.6 Million in Sweet Leaf Tea
- Prevent Sales From Waning By Pulling Customers Closer
- Return of the Popular NAS Pack Tins
- Visa, MasterCard Plan Processing Fee Hikes
- WARHEADS® makes its Late Night premiere!
March 26, 2009
- AWMA Working with the U.S. Chamber & Business Coalition to Defeat Card Check Legislation
- BIC® Cristal® Ball Pen Celebrates 50th U.S. Anniversary
- ConAgra Foods’ New, Renewable Shrink Film Technology to Reduce Impact on the Environment
- Core-Mark Ups the Ante on Freshness
- DISTRIBUTORS - ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR AWMA’S DAY ON THE HILL EVENT!
- FDA Legislation To Be Considered in the House – Action Needed!!
- Giant Eagle Express Expanding Revamped, Upscale Grocery/C-Store/Food/Gas Concept
- In Spite of the Times, Americans are Buying Candy
- Pearson Candy Company Announces 100th Anniversary
- To Lure Best and Brightest, P&G Creates New Web Site
- Today would be a good day to mark your calendar!
- U.S. Food Groups Eye Emerging Markets for Growth
March 23, 2009
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March 12, 2009
- AWMA Urges Member Action on FDA Legislation
- Distributors – Is Your Super-Star Heading to College or in College?
- Lorillard Inc. and Reynolds American Inc. Announce Plans to Raise Prices for Their Cigarette Brands Before April 1 Tax Increase.
- REAL DEAL EXPO NEWS
- Rethinking the Optimal Store
- TNT Marketing Named National Convenience Store Broker for Playboy Energy Drink
- TTB Tells AWMA Guidance Should be on Web Site Next Week; Data Request Letters Went to Less Than 15 Distributors; AWMA Asks for Per SKU Info
- Wrigley Advances Sustainability Commitment: Earns LEED(R) Gold Green Building Certification for Global Innovation Center in Chicago
- AWMA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Card Check Legislation Introduced in House & Senate
- Senator Burr (R-NC) & Senator Hagan (D-NC) Introduce Alternative FDA Regulation Legislation in the Senate
- Sign up Today for AWMA’s Day on the Hill! Registration Closes at the End of this Month!!!
- Unique Educational Opportunity for Upper-Level Distributors
March 5, 2009
- Skittles® Brand Website Takes An Unexpected Twist, Putting The Brand In The Hands Of The Consumer
- 2009 AWMA REAL DEAL EXPO SPONSORS
- 7-Eleven Working Up Mo-Joe Blends
- AWMA REAL DEAL EXPO JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY
- AWMA to Meet With TTB on FET Data Request
- Dot Foods Announces Eight Promotions
- Exhibit Hall Buyer Reward Program
- FDA Legislation Approved in House Energy & Commerce Committee – AWMA Attends Mark-up
- McLane Announces Candy Multi-Vendor End Cap
- Nearly 60 Percent Of Families Look To Celebrate Summer Vacations With “S’more” Fun At Home
- Nestle to Sell More Smaller-Size Items
- PCATS Appoints New Secretary
- The Inventure Group, Inc. Announces Record Earnings in 2008
February 26, 2009
- 75% of Retailers and 58% of Consumer Products Manufacturers Rank Consumer Centricity Among Top 3 Keys to Success
- AWMA’s Day on the Hill – April 29 & 30 – DISTRIBUTORS - We Need Your Participation!!
- Coming Up in Distribution Channels
- General Tobacco Enter into Agreement with States Under The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
- Grim Times Prompt More Upbeat Logos
- Hershey News - Reese’s to Launch Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT THE EXPO CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAYS!
- Many Plans to Curtail Use of Plastic Bags, but Not Much Action
- Mars Snackfood US and NASCAR.COM®
- MAT Welcomes Gary Canales as President, McLane Distribution System
February 19, 2009
- AWMA Web site Can Be Used to Send Letters Opposing State Excise Tax Increases
- CEOs of Kraft Foods, Sara Lee Missing Ingredients for Turnaround
- Distributor CEOs & Upper-Level Managers—Save $500
- Exec Team Elevated to Keep Hot Stuff/Lettieri’s Growing Forward
- Exhibitors at the REAL DEAL EXPO
- Hershey's Launches NCAA Promotions
- Nevels Named Chairman of The Hershey Company
- Progressive Group Alliance and UniPro Combine to Increase Purchasing Leverage
- Tampa Tobacconist To Promote Te-Amo World Selection Series
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Position Still Undecided
February 12, 2009
- AWMA Working to Provide Compliance Guidance for FET Increase
- AWMA’s Day on the Hill – April 29 & 30 - We Need Your Participation!!
- Boston Prohibits Drug Store Sales of Cigarettes
- Facebook How-To Guide: Create Business Pages and Ad Campaigns
- Flowers Foods Feasts on its Soaring Profits
- Hershey Cuts Premium Joseph Schmidt Brand
- Kellogg Hires Rivet for New Pop-Tarts’ Loyalty Program
- Layoffs Hit Dallas-Based 7-Eleven
- Nestlé Asks Consumers to Help Repackage Candies
- PCATS Announces 2009 Board of Directors
- Why Package-Goods Companies Should Market to Men
February 5, 2009
- The Hershey Company Reaffirms that it Does Not Purchase Peanut Butter, Peanuts or Peanut Products from Peanut Corporation of America
- FDA Too Slow in Tracking Tainted Food
- Kraft Foods Reports Strong 2008
- Labels Will Tell Buyers Where Their Produce Grew
- Mars Snackfood US Issues a Statement Regarding Peanut Products
- Peanut Butter is OK at Atkinson Candy Company
- Pearson's Says Famous Peanut Candies are Safe
- SCHIP Legislation Passes Congress - President Obama To Sign It Into Law
- Thomas Daschle Withdraws Nomination to be Secretary of Health & Human Services
- What’s happening in Distribution Channels magazine?
January 29, 2009
- AWMA Gets Floor Stocks Tax Repeal Amendment Introduced in Senate
- Boost in Ad Spending Pays Off for Hershey
- Cheap Is Chic In Recession, NRF Chief Says
- Coming Up in Distribution Channels
- Distributors – Help Offset College Expenses
- Kellogg’s Testing Space-Saving Cereal Box
- Long Shelf Life May Mean Continuing Hazard from Peanut Products
- Meyercord Introduces the VL-10sp with Embedded SmokePick® Technology
- Several Industry Trade Groups Call On Congress To Enact Food Safety Reforms
- The Nielsen Company’s Guide To Super Bowl XLIII
January 22, 2009
- AWMA Distributor Members - Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Participate in AWMA’s 2009 Day on the Hill!
- AWMA Distributors Can Attend The Wharton School – Register Now!
- Candy Manufacturer To Close Georgia Plant
- Consumers Clinging to Old Favorite Brands
- FDA Confirms Salmonella in Previously-Recalled Austin® Sandwich Cracker Product
- Green Heats Up M&M’s Competition
- Last Chance To Make Your Views Known On FET Increase & Floor Stocks Tax!
- The Food and Drug Administration
- “Winner Chosen for the Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco Holiday Jeep® Giveaway”