Sur La Table Launches Same-Day Delivery of Housewares

Has partnered with Instacart to offer delivery from 80+ Sur La Table locations in 23 states

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Amazon to Refile Whole Foods Documents

In an effort to avoid a lengthy investigation into the acquisition, Amazon will re-file documents this week seeking governmental approval of its purchase of Whole Foods Market.

Ferrara to Bid for U.S. Nestle candy business

Candy & Snacks

Ferrara Candy to Make Bid for U.S. Nestle Business

Ferrara Candy Co. plans to participate in an auction for Nestle SA’s U.S. candy business, according to a Reuters report.

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Nielsen-Massey Funds CIA Scholarship

The Nielsen-Massey Foundation launched The Nielsen-Massey Foundation Endowed Scholarship with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Reaching the Urbanized, Aspirational World Consumer

5/2/2017 — CG companies face flat or slow growth in established markets. In fact, in CGT’s 2016 ranking of the Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies, prior year revenue losses once again outnumbered revenue gains.

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Whole Foods, Amazon Merger Faces Push Back

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Will the Amazon/Whole Foods Deal Go Through?

In the weeks since Amazon announced its intent to purchase grocer chain Whole Foods, several potential hurdles have popped up.

Candy & Snacks

Barry Callebaut Buys D’Orsogna Dolciaria

Barry Callebaut is acquiring the Italian family-owned D’Orsogna Dolciaria, makers of decorations and specialty products.

Natural & Organic

Victoria Hartman Leads Blue Moose

Named president of the natural food company

Tabletop & Gifts

Bormioli Luigi to Buy Bormioli Rocco

Deal will unite Italian glassware and tabletop companies

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Willy Street to Expand Location

Willy Street Co-op owners voted to expand the University Ave. location in Middleton, Wis. It currently is the smallest of the co-op’s three stores, and the expansion will allow for a better shopping experience, including easier access to prepared foods and the juice bar.

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