Food Lion will open its newest location on May 12 at 2587 Jefferson Davis Highway in Warrenville, South Carolina. The new store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Food Lion offers easy and affordable shopping for customers through its MVP loyalty program, its award-winning personalized Shop & Earn monthly rewards offers and with weekly […]
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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 inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
What Independents Can Learn From Amazon Fresh
by Jim Dudlicek / director, NGA Communications and External Affairs Amazon continues to expand into the world of brick and mortar grocery. Moving beyond its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the e-tailer has unfurled a banner in its own name: Amazon Fresh, a hybrid of traditional grocery store and Amazon innovation, from checkout tech to pricing […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
A Grocery Leader Making A Difference In The South Bronx
By Pat Jones / NGA Foundation TA Center project assistant Daisy Pimentel, co-owner and operator of two Fine Fare Supermarkets in the South Bronx with her husband Frank, has made it a priority to be involved with community members as much as possible and provide much needed services and programs. So, when she learned about […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
See Why More Meat Consumers Are Hopping On Board Charcuterie Trend
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, a strategic meat marketing, research and communications agency since 2004 From 15th century French origins to social media phenomenon – charcuterie has made an impressive and visually pleasing comeback. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses alongside noshes like […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Latest News, National
NGA Announces Creative Choice Awards Category Winners
The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners Kellogg Co. and Unilever, have revealed the winners of their annual Creative Choice Awards Contest, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice Awards Contest receive national recognition at The NGA Show, scheduled for Sept. 19- 21 […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Health Launches Over-The-Counter Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has launched Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, an over-the-counter SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test. It has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for self-testing without the need for a prescription from a healthcare professional. The test allows individuals to receive results within 15 minutes, in the comfort […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Food City, Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Food City Stores Plan Mother’s Day Events
This Mother’s Day, Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City stores across Arizona are offering a variety of ways to treat mom on her special day. In addition to floral bouquets and arrangements, cakes, sweet treats and an array of gifts, the neighborhood stores are hosting exclusive events for moms who adore a sweet treat […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Georgia Fuzzies Packaging Receives APD Awards Recognition
From more than 2,200 entries worldwide, Georgia Fuzzies has been recognized by Graphic Design USA’s 58th anniversary American Package Design Awards in the category of package and point-of-purchase design for branding, packaging and general design excellence. Noted as “exceptional, with a solution that is creative, strategic and well-executed,” by Gordon Kaye, editor of Graphic Design USA, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Graphic Packaging International Adds Paperboard Punnet To Portfolio
Fiber-based packaging company Graphic Packaging International has launched its ProducePack Punnet, a paperboard alternative to plastic punnet trays for fresh fruit and vegetables. This new product, available for all commonly used punnet sizes, is fully recyclable and reduces plastic by up to 100 percent, depending on application. As a result of the pandemic, consumers now place […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Market At Eastpoint Provides Relief For Food Desert In Northeastern OKC
HAC/Homeland CEO: ‘The spark was the young people’ From staff reports What began with a small group of committed students and neighbors – and grew to a fundraising campaign that included diverse partnerships – marked a milestone April 21 as The Market at Eastpoint held its grand opening in Oklahoma City. Located at 1708 NE […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Burleson’s City Market Keeping It Local And Connected
DFW area independent battling big retailers with style, specialities From staff reports In the densely populated Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, independent grocers are going head-to-head with large national chains. Take, for example, City Market in Burleson, which faces 10 competitors – including Walmart, Target, H-E-B, Aldi, Albertsons and Kroger – in a five-mile radius. “Kurt Jaeger […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Buehler’s Names Bidinger VP, Expands Responsibilities
Rich Bidinger has been promoted to VP of construction, real estate and store operations support for Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In this expanded role, he will oversee those areas as well as store repair and maintenance, acquisition candidates and be responsible for all in-store leasing. Bidinger was originally hired in 1976 as a grocery […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Zapp’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary With Perfect 10 Sweepstakes
Grammercy, Louisiana-based Zapp’s is celebrating its 10-year anniversary under Utz Brands Inc.’s family of snack food brands. Leveraging Utz’s unique distribution system, the brand has been able to reach significantly more fans. And with Utz’s Kitchen Specialists, Zapp’s has continued to innovate and bring new flavors to market. Over the past year alone, these efforts […]
Posted inBakery News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Invites Arizonans To Share Favorite Global Donut Flavors
Because many people have been dreaming of traveling again, Bashas’ themed its annual donut contest around inspirational global flavors this year. Fried dough is a much-loved indulgence not just in Arizona but all over the world. That is why Bashas’ is inviting Arizona kids and grown-ups to draw some inspiration from their previous travels and […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Cargill’s Castle Wood Reserve Leading Way In Deli Department
Castle Wood Reserve ‘elevated experience’ for premium snacking by Eric Pereira / staff writer During the NAMI/FMI Annual Meat Conference in March, the booth for global food corporation Cargill highlighted three different brands. Among them was Castle Wood Reserve deli meats, a premium sliced solution that offers consumers the same quality as they would find in […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Andrew & Everett Debut Rustic Thick Cut Shredded Cheese
Rochelle Park, New Jersey-based Andrew & Everett, a clean-label, source-verified, “farm to table” cheese brand, has introduced its newest product – Andrew & Everett Rustic Thick Cut Shredded Cheese. It is available in White Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella and Fiesta Blend varieties. More than 20 years ago, Andrew & Everett created the first rBGH-BST hormone-free cheese in the U.S. It specializes in […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
Coalition Launches First Food Safety Standard For Indoor-Grown Produce
The CEA Food Safety Coalition, comprised of leaders in the controlled environment agriculture industry, has announced the first food safety certification program specifically for CEA-grown leafy greens. Members of the coalition can choose to be assessed for the CEA Leafy Greens Module and upon successful completion will be allowed to use the CEA food-safe seal on […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
New Seafood Forms Aim To Improve Buyer Process
FMI – The Food Industry Association and National Fisheries Institute have new resources designed to standardize the seafood buying process and improve efficiency. FMI and NFI have created fillable forms for retailers and wholesalers to use when sending seafood product specifications to suppliers. The fillable seafood forms allow organizations to indicate their product requirements and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Reno Public Market Location On May 12
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in 2021 and third store in the Reno-Sparks, Nevada, area at 299 East Plumb Lane at 7 a.m. on May 12. The store is part of the redeveloped Reno Public Market retail center and brings 95 jobs to the community. Sprouts is known for a curated selection of healthy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets, FirstFruits Marketing Donate Apples
Stater Bros. Markets and FirstFruits Marketing recently donated 19,600 pounds of fresh apples to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino. The donation will ensure that local food banks are well-stocked with fresh produce. This donation is a result of Stater Bros. Markets’ participation in the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits […]