Deli / Prepared Foods

The pro football franchise and local grocer are connecting to kids through one of their favorite things to read: cereal boxes.

Campbell Soup Co. has named B. Craig Owens s.v.p. and c.f.o. and chief administrative officer (c.a.o.), effective Oct. 6. Owens will report to Campbell president and c.e.o. Douglas R. Conant.

The study from Mintel also concludes that energy drink buzz will spill over into food, snacks, and candy.

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market is offering a collection of what it considers healthy, tasty, portable foods for college students, on-the go families, or anyone who wants a quick brain boost, in its “The Fresh Market gets Smart for Back to School” promotion.

The initiative will roll out across both chains over next three years, to meet the changing needs of customers.

Jen Klise will preside over a panel of industry leaders judging the most innovative consumer products available at U.S. supermarkets and drug stores.

The specialty grocer will open several locations in the Middle Eastern country, starting next month.

All-natural PureVia, made from the stevia plant, has zero calories and will be used in the new SoBe Life beverage, before being offered as a tabletop sweetener.