Utz Brands announced that Satyaki Lodh has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He will lead the Information Technology organization that is enabling technology infrastructure, data, and insights to support the growing footprint of Utz’s brands in the U.S.
Bimbo Bakeries USA joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership, a voluntary program encouraging companies to use green power to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use.
Paris Baguette launched its new brand redesign, a reimagined approach to modern and welcoming café layouts, elegant brand packaging and an enhanced digital and mobile presence.
The Board of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd. announced that Nicky Walker was appointed managing director of the company, effective immediately. Walker has been with the company for 25 years.
Leclerc stores introduced a new, lower price for baguettes, which are now sold for EUR 0.29. Lidl France joined to match this selling price soon after. The average price of a baguette in France is EUR 0.90.
Utz Brands agreed to acquire Clem Snacks, Inc. and J&D Snacks, Inc., two existing third-party direct store delivery (“DSD”) distributors of Utz’s products. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Aldi opened its first checkout-free Shop&Go concept store in Greenwich, London, after being tested by Aldi staff in recent months. The new trial store allows customers to shop without scanning any product.
Hobart announced it would give away a mixer at the International Pizza Expo, held in Las Vegas, March 22–24, to celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary. The custom-designed Legacy+® HL662 pizza dough mixer, worth USD27,000, will be unveiled at the exhibition.