Sponsored content In recent years, avocado oil has surged in popularity. Made from the flesh of the avocado fruit, it boasts a nutritional profile similar to olive oil, but unlike olive oil, it has a mild, almost buttery flavor and a much higher smoke point. These characteristics, combined with recent spikes in olive oil prices, […]
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Posted inCenter Store, National
What You Need To Know About 2024’s Olive Oil Production
Sponsored content As one of the top cooking oils in the world, olive oil is never in low demand. In recent years, weather, labor and other factors have combined to drive olive oil prices to record highs, and U.S. consumers have felt the squeeze. This has led to the rising popularity of alternatives like avocado […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest
AWG Brands Updates Seasoning Category With New Flavors, Packaging
AWG Brands, the private labels of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has refreshed its offerings in the salt, seasoning and spice category. With a focus on innovation, variety and enhanced customer experience, the new assortment is set to boost sales and meet the diverse needs of shoppers. “The latest innovations from AWG Brands […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, Walmart
Walmart Expands Pet Care Offerings In Georgia, Arizona
Walmart has announced key expansions to its core pet care offerings, widening access to affordable in-person and virtual veterinary care, prescription delivery, grooming services and food and supplies. The pet category continues to be one of the most dynamic in retail, with a projected annual spending growth of 7 percent by 2030 and household expenses […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Debut Real Root Product Line
Sprouts Farmers Market is introducing Real Root by Sprouts, a new private label product line of more than 130 premium body care, personal care and home fragrance items. All Real Root by Sprouts products are cruelty-free and do not have parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, colors, skin irritants or potentially harmful ingredients, and many are vegan. […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Campbell Soup Co. Shares Upcoming Name Change At Investor Day
Campbell Soup Co. held an Investor Day on Sept. 10 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, where the management team announced several changes, including updating its name to reflect the breadth of the company. The company intends to change its name to The Campbell’s Company, subject to shareholder approval at its annual meeting […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, West
Grocery Outlet Launches ‘GO Brands’ Private Label Line
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has launched its new private label program, GO Brands. GO Brands will feature products across three brands: SimplyGO, GO Home & Haven and GO Paw & Pamper. The products will roll out across Grocery Outlet stores beginning this month, with 100 new private label SKUs available in stores by the end […]
Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Bakery News, Center Store, Midwest
AWG’s Best Choice Introduces New Look For Fresh Perimeter Products
Best Choice, the flagship of AWG’s private brands portfolio, is enhancing its presence in fresh perimeter departments – including bakery, produce, meat and seafood – with a new look and product innovations. “We want to develop products that people are proud to put in their carts and that help AWG member retailers differentiate themselves from […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, Northeast
Catania Oils Works To Meet Demand, Keep Prices Steady
Catania Oils reported a move to a larger facility as well as packaging and product innovation at IDDBA 2024. Anne Whitney, marketing generalist for the Ayer, Massachusetts-based producer of oils, told The Shelby Report’s Maggie Kaeppel that the company is seeing increased demand, which led to the move to the new 215,000-square-foot warehouse last September. […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Clark Foods Celebrates National Baked Bean Day With New Products
In celebration of National Baked Bean Day on July 4, Clark Foods has announced its entrance in the U.S. market with its line up of baked beans through a distribution arrangement with UNFI and KeHE. This marks a milestone for the Canadian company, ensuring widespread availability and accessibility of its products throughout the U.S. Rob […]
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Northeast
Catania Oils’ Coleman Named Treasurer Of North American Olive Oil Association
Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales of Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, has been appointed to the executive committee of the North American Olive Oil Association. In this role, Coleman will serve as treasurer for the organization, which states its primary missions are quality monitoring, education and promotion of all types of olive oil sold in North America. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands’ Introduces New Paper Assortments, Sizes, Scents
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, has launched a new paper program in two of its private brands, Best Choice and Always Save. With more than 20 products to help AWG member retailers compete in this competitive category, the new paper program provides a difference in the assortment and quality to all markets served. […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Expanding Paperbird Blue Line
Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its Paperbird Blue line, part of the cooperative’s Paperbird Own Brands of cleaning and paper products. The new product line features soaps and detergents that are plant-based, allergen-free and do not have dyes, fragrances, parabens and phthalates. They also include recycled packaging. Some products carry the voluntary USDA Certified Biobased […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National
ReposiTrak Welcomes 20 Suppliers To Traceability Network
ReposiTrak has added 20 center store and snack suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network, where they will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring compliance with FSMA 204 before its January 2026 deadline. Specializing in snack, nut and nut butter product categories, these suppliers have aligned with […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
Bertolli Expands d’Italia Pasta Sauce Line Into Olive Oil
Bertolli is expanding the brand’s d’Italia product line with d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, an Italian-sourced extra virgin olive oil. Bertolli d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is born out of America’s love of Italian ingredients and flavors, demonstrated by the success of the brand’s d’Italia pasta sauce line launched in 2021, which features a variety of white and red sauces and is inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and techniques. The brand works to expand across categories and innovate in olive oil through sustainability, sourcing and cooking […]
Posted inGiant Food, Center Store, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Crishock As VP, Center Store Omnichannel Merchandising
The Giant Company has named Joanna Crishock as VP of center store omnichannel merchandising, effective immediately. Crishock will report to John Ruane, president of The Giant Co. “With vast experience in consumer insights, strategy and, most recently, commercial planning, price strategy and marketing, Joanna brings tremendous knowledge and strength to her new role,” Ruane said. “She […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Center Store, Southwest
Flagship Foods Rebrands To Insignia International
Flagship Food Group, the parent company of 505 Southwestern, has rebranded to Insignia International. The move was announced at the Natural Products Expo West March 15 in Anaheim, California. “‘Insignia’ is the Spanish word for Flagship, and this natural and elegant evolution of the name makes it clear that we are committed to premium Hispanic and Southwestern products and flavors, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Debuts Restructured Cereal Offerings
AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, has revitalized its Always Save and Best Choice cereal offerings to help member retailers optimize their assortments. The optimized items in Always Save and Best Choice brands, which began shipping to retailers in January, can be found on AWG member retailer shelves. With […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National
Campbell Completes Sovos Brands’ Acquisition
Campbell Soup Co. has completed its acquisition of Colorado-based Sovos Brands for $23 per share in an all-cash transaction, which represents a total enterprise value of about $2.7 billion. “This important milestone in Campbell’s history adds several market-leading and scaled premium brands to our company,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s president and CEO. “It accelerates Campbell’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Center Store, West, Whole Foods
Chosen Foods To Debut Sauces, Spreads At Expo West
Chosen Foods will debut three dip and drizzle sauces, a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and a squeeze bottle package at Natural Products Expo West 2024 Hall E booth 5606. The company’s mission is to replace bad fats with the good ones by incorporating 100-percent pure avocado oil as a key ingredient in its products. Available at Walmart and on Chosen […]