MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has signed an agreement with New Albertson’s Inc. (NAI) to offer money transfer, bill payment and money order services in all Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Markets grocery stores. The new agreement with NAI includes provisions that will allow customers to interact face to face with customer […]
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Linwoods Superfoods Unveils Enhanced Website
Linwoods, maker of flaxseed-based superfood blends, has launched an expanded website to build its online community and provide customers with healthy living tips. The family-owned company offers six superfood blends that are rich in omega oils, vitamins, minerals and fiber. The newly enhanced website provides an improved user experience and a range of content, including […]
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Hershey-Sponsored CocoaLink Program Hits 40K Mark For Registered Farmers In Ghana
The Hershey Co. says that more than 40,000 Ghana cocoa farmers across 1,700 villages have now registered for CocoaLink, a digital exchange network that links farmers to modern farming information that benefits families and the entire farming community. An innovative public and private partnership between the cocoa sector and the Ghana Cocoa Board, CocoaLink is […]
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Supervalu To Unveil East Coast’s Largest Natural Gas-Powered Truck Fleet, New Fill Station In Va.
As one of the nation’s leading grocery distributors, Supervalu says it has always strived to provide its customers with the best products at a great value. Now, those products are arriving at grocery store shelves across the eastern region with a much smaller carbon footprint, thanks to the recent addition of 35 Class 8 Volvo […]
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Unified Selects Nielsen As Analytics Provider
Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western U.S., has selected Nielsen as its analytics and insights provider. Under the terms of the contract, Nielsen will provide Unified with data analytics tools for the exclusive use of its retail partners. “Unified is pleased to work with Nielsen,” says Sue Klug, SVP and chief […]
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Gulf Seafood Marketing Coalition Launches Seafood Finder Mobile App
October is National Seafood Month, and the Gulf Seafood Marketing Coalition is making it easier than ever to celebrate by enjoying Gulf of Mexico seafood favorites with its new Gulf Coast seafood finder mobile app. Whether it’s baked, broiled, blackened or grilled, finding flavorful wild-caught Gulf Coast seafood at a market, restaurant or wholesaler is […]
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Bemis Launches New Website For Brand Packagers
Bemis Performance Packaging (BPP), a leading supplier of flexible packaging and labeling solutions, has rolled out its new website, bemisperformancepackaging.com. The new site provides consumer goods companies with user-friendly resources to address packaging challenges and create brand advantages with the latest in packaging innovations, according to the Oshkosh, Wis.-based company. The site also offers informative […]
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GE Rolls Out New Open Deck LED Solution For Food Retail
GE Lighting says grocery and convenience store owners now have an extra-appetizing lighting solution for open deck cases that delivers a quick payback without sacrificing performance: GE’s Immersion RH30 LED lighting system. GE’s new Immersion LED lighting system attracts customers by making food packages shine with crisp LED light, the company says. The refrigerated display […]