Phoenix, Arizona-based Bubbies Ice Cream has announced new distribution for its three most popular flavors – Mango, Strawberry and Passion Fruit – in Publix Super Markets. The expansion of its Mochi Ice Cream at the conventional grocer is in response to surging consumer demand, the company said. Publix adds to the growing list of natural […]
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Eric Pereira - former Content Creator at The Shelby Report.
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Southwest
Sysco Relaunches Foodie Magazine
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corp., a global foodservice distribution company, has relaunched its Foodie magazine with a new look and feel to create a more engaging experience for foodservice operators. The newly designed magazine can be found online as part of Sysco’s Foodie Solutions platform, providing resources, ideas and information to support customers’ success. Foodservice operators […]
Posted inNational, Association News, Home Page Slider
PLMA Cancels January Trade Show
COVID-fueled travel restrictions lead to cancellation The Private Label Manufacturers Association has canceled its Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago due to the debilitating effects of COVID-19 on business travel. It is the second cancellation of the show, which was originally to be held last month. “This action was taken […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest
KeHE Distributors Celebrates Opening Of Goodyear, AZ Warehouse
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its new half-million square foot warehouse in Goodyear, Arizona, on Dec. 9. The Goodyear community received the first look at the new distribution center during the day, which included a ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility as well as locally-inspired and locally-sourced specialty foods served by food trucks. As a part of KeHE’s ongoing mission to serve its communities, attendees […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Perlmart Inc. Completes Sale Of ShopRite Stores To Saker Family
Perlmart Inc., owned and operated by Michael Perlmutter, has completed the sale of its seven ShopRite stores in Ocean County, New Jersey, to Saker ShopRites Inc., owned and operated by the Saker family. The Sakers, who have been in the grocery business for more than a century, operate 32 ShopRite stores across New Jersey, including […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Plant-Based News, West
Sprouts Adds Exclusive Plant-Based, Holiday Products For December
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a lineup of 10 products for December, including first-to-market plant-based and holiday items that are only available at the specialty grocer. Each month, shoppers looking to venture out from their grocery list mainstays can look for the “Find a New Favorite” icon throughout their neighborhood Sprouts to discover the newest foods and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Envy Boosts Sales As ‘Ultimate Holiday Apple’
Envy apples remain the best-selling premium apple brand (Nielsen, Total U.S., Apple Category, L 52 weeks ending Nov. 6) in part due to the brand’s significant investment in driving sales with marketing campaigns that increase awareness and preference, motivate consumer trial and stimulate repeat purchase. In the fourth quarter this year, the apples got a […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast
Foodtown Launches Three-Ingredient Challenge To Inspire Healthy Meals
Foodtown, an Allegiance Retail Services banner, has launched a Three-Ingredient Challenge as part of its effort to providing shoppers with the convenience to serve healthy meals. Foodtown’s challenge features quick recipes for easy, healthy eating during the holidays and throughout the year. There are recipes for easy-to-prepare holiday dishes as well as cookies for Santa. […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Launches Ship2Me Digital Marketplace
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has launched Ship2Me marketplace within GiantFood.com, adding tens of thousands of new items that expands Giant’s assortment beyond traditional grocery. Featuring categories complementary to grocery, Ship2Me will offer products traditionally not found in store and include expansions into health and beauty, home décor, seasonal items, kitchen and […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Two Florida Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market, a specialty market offering local and organic produce, will open two new stores in Florida in December. The new Boynton Beach location will open at 9850 Jog Road on Dec. 10, and a West Palm Beach store at 1901-B North Military Trail will open Dec. 15. Sprouts opened a store in Dania Beach, […]
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Farmstead Partners With Forage, Enabling EBT/SNAP Benefits
California-based Farmstead and Forage have announced a new partnership intended to help combat food insecurity in two ways: Farmstead will integrate Forage’s technology into its own e-commerce operations by Q2 2022 so that it can begin to accept EBT/SNAP payments for e-commerce orders – making it the first online-only grocer to do so. Farmstead will […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, National, Online Grocery Technology
NCR Unveils Top Retail Trend Predictions For 2022
Retailers have faced challenges from all angles this year. Between the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the labor shortage, supply chain difficulties and consumers’ rising expectations around digital and omnichannel experiences, many brands are aiming to keep their heads above water through the New Year. Retail technology solutions provider NCR shared insights on the retail industry […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New Format Store In Smyrna
Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new store in Smyrna, Georgia, on Dec. 1, at 2530 Cumberland Blvd. The location is the first Georgia Sprouts to feature the specialty market’s updated design and layout. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held before doors opened at 7 a.m. Every customer on grand opening day received a free reusable bag with […]
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CEBA Builds Most Innovative Facilities To Keep Supply Chain Moving
by Meghan Rodgers, VP of Public Relations & Industry Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance In no time in history has the supply chain, or cold chain, been hotter. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust our industry into the spotlight, with an unprecedented desire from consumers to know where their food supply comes from and who provides it. The […]
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BlueTriton Brands Completes Acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water Co.
BlueTriton Brands, Inc., an industry leader in natural spring water, announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company, a producer of domestic spring water based in Saratoga Springs, New York. SSWC is sold throughout the U.S. and delivers spring water products in packaging to customers in the hospitality and retail […]
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Kellogg’s, AWG Donate Thousands To Feeding America Food Banks
Kellogg Company and Associated Wholesale Grocers donated $22,000 to Feeding America network food banks, with the donation being made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG. “We share Associated Wholesale Grocers and its member retailers’ commitment to ensure families are fed and fulfilled, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to support our […]
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RAGÚ Unveils Relaunch With ‘Cook Like a Mother’ Campaign
RAGÚ, the pasta sauce brand that has been in the U.S. for more than 80 years, announced a major brand relaunch. This includes a packaging redesign across the entire range of RAGÚ varieties, sizes and packaging formats as well as a new marketing campaign. The campaign plays off the brand’s heritage and the cap on […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, Ingles Markets, Midwest
Pringles Launches New Scorchin’ Flavor
Pringles have a new answer to spicy nacho cravings with crunchy Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos. New Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos pack the taste of queso, sour cream and corn tortilla, kicking it up a notch with heat that builds over time. Each bite boasts a hint of spicy jalapeño and cayenne pepper and a wavy texture for even […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, West
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Launches Commercials
Following Wonderful Pistachios’ launch of its latest No Shells flavors, BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar, and after nearly doubling its No Shells business over the past two years, Wonderful Pistachios has launched its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet, featuring Sheldon the tortoise. Sheldon, the hard-backed, shell advocate antagonist, is featured in new comedic […]
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Alaskan Leader Takes Top Prize in Bristol Bay Choice Category
Alaskan Leader took home the top prize in the new Bristol Bay Choice Category at the recent Symphony of Seafoods in Seattle, Washington. Their Wild Caught Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon features two, 8 ounce individually vacuum packed Bristol Bay sockeye salmon portions. The sockeye salmon was sourced from Trident Seafoods. This was the first year […]