Bimbo Bakeries USA has launched its on-site microgrid system at six California bakeries. The system was developed as part of an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure, which designed and built the microgrids that are comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage. These six microgrid systems are providing about 20 percent of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
2024 Michigan Asparagus Season Begins
The Michigan Asparagus season has begun and the vegetable will be arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to a warmer winter. Currently, volume is on track with thick asparagus ready to take center stage on plates and in bowls nationwide. As shoppers prioritize living a healthier lifestyle, cooking at home has […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Utz, Mike’s Hot Honey Partner For Limited-Edition Potato Chips
Utz Brands has partnered with Mike’s Hot Honey to create Utz Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot potato chips. Available through September, the flavor builds off the original Utz Mike’s Hot Honey chips but with triple the heat. The sweet and spicy potato chips are gluten-free and kosher-certified. The product comes in an on-the-go 2.625-ounce size and a […]
Posted inBakery News, West
Rubicon Bakers Acquires Lucky Spoon Bakery
Rubicon Bakers has entered the gluten-free sweet baked goods market with the acquisition of Lucky Spoon Bakery. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lucky Spoon manufactures high-quality, gluten-free sweet bakery goods. Lucky Spoon’s products – which include fresh cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies – can be found in grocery stores nationwide. The acquisition […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Little Bites Introduces Lower Sugar Varieties
Little Bites Snacks has added two lower sugar additions to its lineup of baked snacks – Apple Cinnamon Muffins and Chocolate Muffins. According to the company, the muffins contain less sugar than other options on the market, and are pre-portioned and portable. “We’re thrilled to introduce the new Lower Sugar Mini Muffins to our product […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Bravo Supermarkets, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National
Best In Class: Optimizing Mother’s Day Sales In Grocery
As Mother’s Day approaches, the aisles of grocery stores nationwide transform into battlegrounds for consumer attention. Best-In-Class retailers, both large and small, understand the best strategy for optimizing Mother’s Day sales and many other occasions goes beyond focusing on volume. They are winning hearts and capturing sales by offering a personalized, heartfelt shopping experience tailored to […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
IFPA Washington Conference Shifting To June
Registration has opened for IFPA’s 2024 The Washington Conference, with produce and floral’s most influential public policy event moving to June to better align with the congressional calendar and influence policymakers ahead of the election. Set for June 10-12 in Washington, D.C., the annual event unites all segments of the fresh produce and floral industry […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IFPA Honoring Nine For Produce Excellence In Foodservice
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has named the winners of the 2024 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards. Sponsored by FreshEdge, the awards program honors chefs and foodservice operators across the country for their produce innovation, creativity and all-around excellence in using fresh produce in the culinary arts. Along with global exposure, the recipients also […]