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Tootie Pie Partners with Kraft Foods

U.S.A., July 15, 2010 -- Tootie Pie Company, a baker and seller of handmade pies, has entered into a partnership with Kraft Foods to co-market Tootie Pie with Kraft's Cool Whip. Tootie Pie said the deal was made possible through a mutual agreement in partnership with HEB Grocery Stores. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Don Merrill, president and CEO of Kraft Foods, said: "There is probably no more recognizable, high-quality food brand than Kraft Foods. We are proud... [view full]

Campbell Steps Up Investments in Baked Snacks and Healthy Beverages

Camden, N.J., July 15, 2010 -- Campbell Soup Company has outlined long-term growth plans for its core businesses in healthy beverages, baked snacks and simple meals during a meeting with investors at its recently completed Campbell Employee Center. Douglas R. Conant, Campbell’s President and Chief Executive Officer, opened the meeting with an overview of the company’s strategies, recent performance and key success factors. Conant said, “We have made great progress over the last five years, and we are winning in... [view full]

Newman's Own Debuts Fresh Packaging, Poppy Seed Dressing and Light-Hearted Ad Campaign

Westport, Conn., July 15, 2010 -- Salad dressing, the original inspiration for Newman’s Own, Inc., was first developed in Paul Newman’s basement in 1982. Twenty-eight years and 20 varieties later, Newman’s Own, Inc. continues to nourish the flagship product to ensure the longevity of the founder’s fundamental mantra of "from salad dressing all blessings flow." In the heart of salad season, Newman’s Own unveils a new and more vibrant packaging for Newman’s Own salad dressings. Light-white parchment labels help underscore... [view full]

7-Eleven Acquires 14 Quarles Retail Outlets

Dallas, Texas, July 15, 2010 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. has closed on an agreement to purchase 14 gasoline locations in Virginia from Quarles Petroleum, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Va. The stores will be re-branded as 7-Eleven operations, and these sites will continue to sell Shell gasoline. Financial details of the transaction will not be disclosed. The locations are part of a 20-store divestiture Quarles offered through Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. of Richmond. 7-Eleven Mergers and Acquisitions Vice President Sean Duffy said,... [view full]

Tully’s Coffee Appoints New Chairman

Seattle, Wash., July 15, 2010 -- TC Global Inc., dba Tully’s Coffee, a leading specialty coffee retailer, appointed current company President and CEO Carl W. Pennington, to the post of chairman of the board, the company reported. Pennington will succeed company founder Tom “Tully” O’Keefe, who served as chairman since the company’s inception in 1992 until his retirement effective June 30, 2010. O’Keefe, who was the original driving force behind the building of the Tully’s brand, and widely regarded as... [view full]

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