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Albertsons Changes Frozen Lineup, Launches Plant-Based Private Label

Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Cos. has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to protein power bowls. “We’re in a new age for frozen meals,” says Chad Coester, SVP of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers deserve premium meals that deliver […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Organic Natural, Packaging News, West

Caulipower Releases New Chick On The Block Frozen Chicken Tenders

Los Angeles-based Caulipower has released New Chick On The Block frozen chicken tenders, made with breast meat and a coating made with cauliflower and other gluten-free ingredients. The tenders, which are made with made with no artificial ingredients, contain 120 calories and 1.5g of fat per 96g serving (480 calories for the entire bag). The […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Center Store, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Southwest

Harps Opening Remodeled Store In Bella Vista, Arkansas

Harps Food Stores plans to open its newly remodeled store at 404 Town Center NE in Bella Vista, Arkansas, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. The updated Harps has an additional 10,000-s.f., which includes a full-service fresh meat and seafood counter, as well as expanded bakery/deli and produce departments. The store also has extended […]

Posted inSoutheast, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, Suppliers, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News

Food Lion Commits To Sustainable Chemistry, Products, Packaging

In its latest move to make its private brand products and packaging more sustainable, Food Lion has made a new sustainable chemistry commitment. Working in partnership with Retail Business Services, which develops private brand products for each of the Ahold Delhaize USA local brands, Food Lion will restrict certain chemicals from products and packaging, work […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southeast

Sprouts’ First Virginia Store To Open In Herndon Oct. 2

Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in Virginia in Herndon at 494 Elden Street on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts, which is one of the fastest–growing companies in the country, is known for its store layout inspired by farmers markets—which features fresh produce at the center of the store, an expansive bulk foods section, and extensive vitamin department focused on wellness.  To […]

Posted inNational, Aldi, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Private Label Brands

Aldi Little Journey Products Earn The Good Housekeeping Seal

More than 50 Aldi-exclusive Little Journey baby and toddler essentials have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, bringing the symbol of quality assurance and consumer protection to even more products at Aldi. Little Journey items with the seal include a wide range of products from newborn diapers and wipes, to gentle baby wash and organic puree […]

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New Seasons Market Picks Up Lazarus Naturals CBD Products

With a mission to make consciously crafted, hemp-derived CBD as accessible and affordable as possible, Lazarus Naturals finalized a regional distribution deal with West Coast-based New Seasons Market to sell its range of wellness products at 28 stores in Oregon, Washington and California. Demand for CBD is booming among consumers seeking its purported beneficial effects […]

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KeHE Forms Partnership With MOM’s Organic Market

KeHE Distributors has been awarded the primary distribution contract for MOM’s Organic Market, based in Rockville, Maryland. The multi-year agreement includes supplying all natural, organic and specialty products for MOM’s growing network of 19 organic grocery stores located in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. “MOM’s is one of a handful […]