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Utz To Go Private In $2.9B Deal With Germany’s Intersnack

Utz Brands will be taken private in a deal valuing the salty snack maker at approximately $2.9 billion, with Germany’s Intersnack Group acquiring all outstanding Class A common stock for $14.25 per share in cash. The price represents a premium of roughly 91 percent over the July 20 closing price. When the transaction closes, expected […]

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EBT Chip Cards, Other PFMA Priorities Get PA State Funding

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association said several of its legislative priorities were included in the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget, which was passed on Sunday, July 19. The budget authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to transition electronic benefit transfer cards from magnetic stripe to encrypted chip technology by the start of 2028. The change […]

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Wakefern Begins Wholesome Pantry Packaging Update

Wakefern Food Corp. is rolling out redesigned packaging for its Wholesome Pantry Organic and Wholesome Pantry Free-From lines, the Keasbey, New Jersey-based cooperative announced July 21. The updated packaging features a modernized logo, color cues that distinguish organic items from free-from items and design elements intended to make key product attributes easier to identify on […]

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Giant Co. Tweaks Layout, Assortment At Remodeled PA Stores

The Giant Co. will hold grand reopenings July 24 at its two Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, stores following several months of renovations. Both locations – 925 Norland Ave. and 993 Wayne Ave. – remained open during the work. The remodels updated fresh departments including produce, bakery, meat and seafood, along with center store aisles. The company said […]