Foster Farms is offering its new Smart Crust frozen pizza as a low-carb option for pizza lovers. It is available in three varieties: Four Cheese, Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Bacon Club. Each Smart Crust pizza cuts carbs down to 4 grams per serving while providing 25 grams of protein. The crust is made from Foster Farms […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inBeverage News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda Spreads Messages Of Hope Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. is featuring inspirational images created by consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic on its cream soda labels. The Messages of Hope bottles are a limited-edition offering. Scheduled to debut in early July with a separate six-bottle series for both the U.S. and Canada, the new labels convey the spirit of resilience that […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Urges Swift Action To Address Nationwide Shortage Of Coins
In a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve, the National Grocers Association (NGA) called on the federal policymakers to take rapid action to address a nationwide shortage of coins caused by a drop in cash transactions for retail purchases during the coronavirus pandemic. NGA, along with six other retail trade […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Krispy Kreme Introduces New Doughnut Bites, Mini Crullers In Walmart
For the first time ever, Krispy Kreme now is offering its doughnuts and crullers in bite-size form at Walmart locations nationwide. The company began rolling out newly formulated Doughnut Bites and Mini Crullers on June 22, available in all Walmart snack aisles across the U.S. and Walmart online grocery by July. These snacks are individually […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Breakthru Beverage Group Names Brian Albenze EVP Of United Division
New York-based alcohol wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group has promoted Brian Albenze to EVP of its United Division, dedicated to the Diageo and Moët Hennessy USA portfolios, effective July 1. Albenze succeeds industry veteran Kevin O’Neil, whose strategic vision led to the development and advancement of this specialized division in 2010 and has since grown to represent a team of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Gemstone Foods Appoints Power As New President, COO
Decatur, Alabama-based Gemstone Foods, a protein supplier, has appointed Jeff L. Power as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. “I am extremely pleased to rejoin Gemstone, a great company with so much opportunity,” said Power. “Gemstone’s established organization is prepared to further expand the business by offering innovative, cost effective products and solutions while […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Spring Green Market June 24 In Richmond, TX
H-E-B has expanded its footprint within the Richmond community near Houston, opening its newest location – H-E-B Spring Green Market – Wednesday, June 24. Located at 9211 FM 723, the 101,000-square-foot store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Cinco Ranch resident Trevor Spradlin will serve as top store leader and draw from his […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, National
Research Shows Omnichannel Shoppers See Transparency As Essential
FMI – The Food Industry Association and Label Insight have released the research report, “Transparency Trends: Omnichannel Grocery Shopping from the Consumer Perspective.” The 2020 research touts the rationale for how 81 percent of shoppers say transparency is important or extremely important to them both online and in store. The analysis offers the leading considerations among […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Blue Ridge Global Named A 2020 Top Green Provider For Food Industry
Food Logistics has named Atlanta, Georgia-based Blue Ridge as a 2020 “Top Green Provider,” recognized in the June 2020 issue of the publication. Blue Ridge provides leading foodservice companies with insight into demand by translating customer data into precise and economically driven demand and supply plans. Its distribution-focused forecasting and inventory planning solutions, including fresh product and perishable […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
Study: Americans Spend $19B Annually Avoiding Top 9 Food Allergens
Eighty-five million U.S. consumers managing food allergies spend more than $19 billion annually on specialty food products to avoid allergic reactions or other health consequences – paying 5 percent more per month than the average consumer—according to new research released June 22 from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the largest private funder of food […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers Acquires Market Basket Location In Lumberton, Texas
Brookshire Brothers has expanded its presence this summer in Hardin County in Southeast Texas. Company President and CEO John Alston announced the recent acquisition of the Market Basket location in Lumberton, Texas. This is the second Market Basket location Brookshire Brothers has acquired in the last year. “On behalf of our Brookshire Brothers’ team, I […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks To Open EatWell June 24 In Columbia, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. plans to open EatWell, A Natural Food Store by Schnucks, at 111 South Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 a.m. In May, the company announced the 42,000-square-foot former Lucky’s store will focus on consumers prioritizing health and wellness, natural foods and the occasional splurge. The store has […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Dorot Gardens Offers Fresh-To-Frozen Turmeric Cubes
Dorot Gardens, a supplier of pre-portioned frozen herbs, garlic and onions is now offering fresh-to-frozen cubes of turmeric. This golden spice is the No. 1 selling herbal ingredient in the natural sector, according to Dorot Gardens. In mainstream retail, turmeric sales exceeded $32 million in 2017, a 46.7 percent jump from the previous year. While […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hostess Brands Adds New Products, On-The-Go Pack Sizes
Hostess Brands LLC recently launched two new products: Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Donettes and Cream Cheese Coffee Cakes. Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Donettes feature a pink, strawberry flavored cake donut with a thick, creamy icing. Cream Cheese Coffee Cakes are made with real cream cheese in the batter and topped with a buttery sugar-crumb streusel. “We are […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
US Foods Donating $250K Of Food To Greater Chicago Food Depository
US Foods Holding Corp., a foodservice distributor, is donating approximately $250,000 of food to help the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, bring pop-up food pantries to communities of color on Chicago’s South and West Sides. These areas have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, longtime food insecurity and recent civil unrest. “In this unprecedented time, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Fifth Season Opens Flagship Farm, Partners with NHL’s Mario Lemieux
Fifth Season, a vertical farming company, recently announced its partnership with NHL Hall of Famer and co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mario Lemieux. Fifth Season combines vertical farming with proprietary robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver hyper-local fresh food. The company says its technology tends to each plant’s individual needs with efficiency and precision, providing […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southwest
Planterra Foods Introduces Ozo, New Plant-Based Protein Product Line
Colorado-based Planterra Foods is making its debut in plant-based products this month with its introductory line, Ozo, which comes in three varieties: Ozo Burgers, Ground and Mexican-Seasoned Ground. Made soy-free with no artificial ingredients, the Ozo protein offerings are certified vegan by BeVeg and non-GMO. Powered by an exclusive proprietary blend of pea and rice […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Niceland Seafood Brings Frozen Icelandic Fish To U.S. Retailers
Niceland Seafood, a company that offers Icelandic fish with full traceability from “sea-to-pan,” is offering resealable bags of wild-caught haddock and cod portions (MSRP $24.99). The move into frozen is the first in a series of upcoming product innovations from Niceland that aim to help shoppers feel more confident making responsible seafood purchases and cooking […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Limited Crop Of Angelcots Return This Summer Season
Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce is bringing Angelcots back for this summer season. Angelcots are a special, limited white-flesh apricot grown in California. They have the juiciness of the ripest nectarine with the delicate texture and aroma of an apricot. They have the perfect balance of acid and sugar with a buttery, perfume-like sweetness, […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Donates $1.1M To Simply Give On Behalf Of Meijer LPGA Classic
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it is donating $1.1 million to its Simply Give hunger relief program on behalf of the tournament. “Meijer is committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve, which is more important now than ever before,” said Cathy […]