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Rouses Markets Store Now Open In Marrero, Louisiana

Rouses Markets opened its new 43,000-s.f. store at Lapalco and Ames Boulevards in Marrero on Oct. 16. “My grandfather, Anthony J. Rouse Sr., our founder, was born in Marrero,” said CEO Donny Rouse. “My great-grandfather, J.P. Rouse, worked on a truck farm in Marrero raising potatoes and cabbages after immigrating to America from Sardinia.”  The […]

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Winn-Dixie Completes Seven Store Reopenings After Hurricane Michael

As part of Winn-Dixie’s continued commitment to rebuild after Hurricane Michael’s destruction, the grocer officially reopened the final two previously closed stores to the 23rd Street and Lynn Haven communities on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to support customers as they continue to recover from the effects of the storm. After being closed for a year, the […]

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Better ‘N Peanut Butter Brand Expands Under New Ownership

Southampton, New York-based Wonder Natural Foods Corp., a producer of low-fat, low-calorie peanut spreads under the registered trademarked brand name Better ‘n Peanut Butter, is under new ownership, which has  a focus on increasing distribution of the peanut spread products. In 2018, Wickapogue Management LLC acquired Wonder Natural Foods Corp. and has since established several initiatives focused on developing new product innovation strategies […]

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Spindrift Sparkling Water Now Available In All Publix Stores

Spindrift sparkling water now is available at Publix grocery store locations throughout the Southeast. Spindrift says it is pioneering a new segment of sparkling water focusing on real, traceable ingredients. Using water, bubbles and real squeezed fruit, all products are free from added sweeteners or natural flavors, and are made with fruit that is picked […]

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The Tea Spot Expands U.S. Distribution With The Fresh Market

The Tea Spot is now available in The Fresh Market with its line of organic and functional specialty teas for grocery and retail. The Tea Spot began the partnership with The Fresh Market earlier this year and is now in all 161 of the company’s grocery stores in 22 states across the United States. In […]

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Crook & Marker Launches Spiked Sodas With Organic Alcohol, Zero Sugar

Crook & Marker, an alcohol brand from beverage innovator Ben Weiss, is launching a new line of Spiked Sodas made with organic alcohol and zero sugar. Crook & Marker Spiked Sodas will be available in Classic Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Ale and Root Beer flavors and will begin rolling out in select regional markets in […]

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Carbonell EVOOs Debut At Kroger Stores In North Texas

Carbonell, Spain’s top-selling olive oil, is bringing its four single-cultivar extra virgin olive oils to the U.S. market. The company exclusively debuted the collection in Kroger supermarkets across North Texas, with aggressive growth plans to expand distribution in 2020. “Celebrated chefs and home cooks from around the world have enjoyed Carbonell’s premium olive oils for […]

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Lilly’s Foods Offers Low-Carb, Organic Keto-Cauliflower Hummus

Lilly’s Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based company that offers hummus and salsa in non-GMO, small batch recipes, is now offering the first-of-its-kind Organic Keto-Cauliflower Hummus in Original, Golden Milk, Buffalo and Ranch Dill flavors. The hummus won a NEXTY award for Best New Organic Food from Natural Products Expo East. It was crafted with the goal […]