Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions. Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year. Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 […]
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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 inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Stryve Foods Appoints Christenson, Vogt To Board Of Directors
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has appointed Greg Christenson and Charlie Vogt to its board of directors, effective immediately. Christenson will serve as a member of the audit committee and compensation committee, and Vogt will serve as a member of the compensation committee. The appointments will expand the board to nine directors, six of whom […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Campbell’s, Universal Music Group Combine Cooking And Music
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell’s has partnered with Universal Music Group, a leader in music-based entertainment, to unveil a specially marked label on its red and white cans that unlocks reimagined classic songs performed by recording artists, each paired with their favorite brand recipe. According to a recent Campbell’s survey, 73 percent of home cooks listen to music while preparing […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ferrero Building First North American Chocolate Processing Facility
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company the Ferrero Group, has broken ground on a new chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois. It will be the Ferrero Group’s third facility that processes chocolate and its first outside of Europe. State and local leaders joined Ferrero at a ceremony to celebrate the occasion, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Gives $3M In Grants
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is improving school garden learning, nutrition education and expanding equitable access to food with $3 million in grants to 115 nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2015, the foundation has granted $15 million to more than 300 nonprofit partners which have brought hands-on, garden-based learning to 1.5 million children and provided nutrition […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Store No8 Looks At How Voice, Text Are Transforming Shopping
How close are customers to being able to text Walmart their shopping list? Walmart’s Store No8 and the company’s Global Tech team are currently testing a beta experience – Walmart Text to Shop – with customers in select areas, according to Dominique Essig, VP of conversational commerce at Store No8. “We’re learning a lot about when […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Expands DSP By Hiring Former Horizon Farmers
Londonderry, New Hampshire-based Stonyfield Organic, an organic yogurt maker, says it plans to help save at-risk Northeast organic family farms by inviting a number of them into their direct supply program during the coming months. The move comes after over 89 regional family farmers recently received notice that their contracts will be terminated by Horizon, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Further Commits To Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has announced its participation at this year’s World Biodiversity Summit, occurring alongside the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15). Hans Sauter, Fresh Del Monte’s chief sustainability officer, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Opens New Store In Bakersfield, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, announced the grand opening of its 53rd store on Oct. 13 in Bakersfield, California. Mayor Karen Goh, local officials and dignitaries joined Vallarta Supermarket’s executive team for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, following public health guidelines, to mark the official grand opening. The new store is located […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Promotes 3 To Support Company Growth
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix CEO Todd Jones has announced the promotions of three officers – Kyle Davis, Chris Haake and Merriann Metz – to support the company’s growth and expanding initiatives. The promotions will be effective Jan. 1. Davis, director of warehousing, will be promoted to VP of distribution. Davis, 59, began his career in 1988 […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
SNAC International Board Approves Cochran To Succeed Avery As CEO
SNAC International’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Christine Cochran as its next president and CEO. Cochran will replace Elizabeth Avery, who previously shared her plans with the board to retire following the conclusion of SNX, the association’s new education and collaboration forum, on March 27-29, 2022. The news comes after a five-month competitive […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Revol Greens Establishes East Coast Location By Acquiring Living Fresh
Revol Greens, has acquired BJ’s Produce Inc., operating under the Living Fresh brand, in Athens, Georgia, to establish its first East Coast greenhouse operation. The deal, completed on Oct. 12, entails the purchase of the existing greenhouses as well as the planned commencement of new greenhouse construction to meet increasing customer demand. Terms of the […]
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Takis Introduces On-The-Go Intensity With New Takis Crisps
Takis, the spicy rolled tortilla chip brand known for its intense flavor, has introduced Takis Crisps, the latest addition to the brand’s growing list of salty snack offerings. Infused with the full force of Takis Fuego signature variety, these stackable potato crisps are hitting store shelves in a portable container. Now available nationwide in 2-oz. and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Foundation Awards Scholarships To Future Industry Leaders
The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, has awarded its 2021 scholarships to students planning careers in the grocery industry. Scholarships are provided through the generosity of donors and affiliate groups. “One of the NGA Foundation’s priorities is to position the independent supermarket industry as a preferred employer for college […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Report: Sustainability Ranks High On Consumers’ Shopping Lists
According to a new report released by the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council of North America, 69 percent of supermarket shoppers try to reduce their impact on the environment as much as possible. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability has remained at the forefront of Americans’ concerns. The study, conducted in partnership with Murphy Research and titled “Sustainability and Food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Offers Flex-To-Win Sweepstakes To Win Groceries For A Year
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, has launched its Flexible Rewards Flex-to-Win Sweepstakes. Running through Dec. 31, the sweepstakes will award a grand prize of groceries for a year, rewarded through Flexible Rewards points, to five winners, selected in early January. Giant also will select five winners at random each week, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
Survey: Retailers Using Mobile Tech To Change Shopping Experience
Shoppers are using their smartphones more during their in-store visits for things like contactless checkout, scanning QR codes for product information, looking up discounts/promos and downloading digital coupons. Convenience is a driving factor for this trend, with more than 70 percent of respondents wanting to use technology to get through the visit faster, but shoppers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Supports Early Childhood Literacy In Local Communities
The team behind Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, recently presented grants to two school systems. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company gave an $8,000 grant to the Silvis School District in Silvis, Illinois. The grant is intended to benefit students and early literacy efforts in the district. A $16,000 grant was presented […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Customers Can Earn Extra $20 In Savings This Fall
A new Food Lion promotion, which runs through Nov. 24, is making it easy for customers to earn an extra $20 coupon this fall. To earn and redeem the $20 coupon, customers must: Shop six times between Oct. 13 and Nov. 24 with their personal MVP card;. Spend at least $50 per shopping trip; Earn a $20 Food Lion […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets, DoorDash Partner For On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, and DoorDash have formed a new partnership to offer on-demand grocery delivery from all 59 Cardenas Markets store locations. “We understand our customers’ shopping preferences continue to evolve, and Cardenas Markets is committed to providing convenient methods for our customers to shop with […]