John Soules Foods, a family-owned, Texas-based national food company, has a new name – Soules Foods – that reflects its heritage and future. Founded in 1975 in Tyler, Texas, the company has grown from a hamburger patty producer into a national leader in fully cooked and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products for restaurants and grocery stores. The […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Begins Meat Campaign At Tony’s Fresh Market
Heritage Grocers Group has introduced “A Cut Above the Rest” meat campaign at its Chicago-based banner Tony’s Fresh Market. “Our meat department is built on four core pillars: quality, variety, freshness and in-house expert butchers,” said CMO Vince Gambino. “At the heart of this campaign is a simple promise: to ensure every customer receives the […]
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Prairie Fresh Launches ‘Now That’s Pork’ Campaign
Prairie Fresh, a Merriam, Kansas-based pork producer, launched its new campaign, “Now That’s Pork,” to highlight that not all pork is created equal, positioning the brand as the standard for quality and taste. The campaign arrives as the National Pork Board’s “Taste What Pork Can Do” initiative draws renewed attention to the meat’s versatility and […]
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Save A Lot Begins ‘Win Bacon For A Year’ Sweepstakes
As part of its Win Bacon for a Year Sweepstakes, Save A Lot is offering customers the chance to win a $500 gift card, equivalent to a year’s supply of Farmington bacon – one of the grocer’s exclusive brands. Customers can enter the sweepstakes one of two ways – via the Save A Lot app […]
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ReposiTrak Adds More Seafood Suppliers To Food Traceability Network
As the 2028 FDA traceability deadline draws closer, the seafood industry is making significant strides towards compliance, with 40 new seafood suppliers joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. This influx highlights a growing industry-wide push to adopt efficient, regulatory-compliant solutions, especially as retailers also increase their demands for supply chain transparency. RTN enables seamless exchange of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Deli News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast
Hannaford Brings Back Prepared Lobster Rolls For Summer
Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating summer by bringing back its fresh lobster roll, available in the deli department at all 189 of the grocer’s stores through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Priced at $9.99, the roll is prepared in-store daily and features North Atlantic lobster tossed with mayonnaise and breadcrumbs on a bed of green leaf lettuce […]
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Best In Class: Fueling Memorial Day Grilling Sales
Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial start of summer and a prime opportunity for grocers to capture significant sales. New data from Numerator, based on a survey of 5,900 U.S. consumers, offers insights into shopper intentions, helping grocers optimize their strategies for the holiday. The good news for […]
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SpartanNash Launches Limited-Time Brat Shop For Summer
SpartanNash has introduced Brat Shop, a limited-time in-store destination offering classic and new bratwurst flavors at all Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market and Martin’s Super Markets. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki, Taco Cheddar and Hot+Sweet Red Chile, as well as regional-inspired options like Philly Cheesesteak and a Michigander classic with a taste of […]