Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has introduced its chef-made menu for customers ahead of the upcoming holidays. The grocer has released seven chef-prepared meals including a vegetarian meal and an option to serve a holiday feast for up to 16 guests. The order deadline is 6 p.m. CT on Dec. 21. Online meals will be available […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, West
Hass Avocado Board Details Seasonal Sales Opportunities
According to the Mission Viejo, California-based Hass Avocado Board, research suggests seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase behaviors. These influences have steered the category into an evolution of seasonality over the past four years. The Avocado Seasonality Drivers study reveals that the first quarter is the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Reynolds Wrap Launches Three Turkey Recipes
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Wrap has introduced three turkey recipes through its #TrendingTurkeys hashtag using viral online trends. The “It’s Corn! Turkey” features corn-infused ingredients, crusted with a cornmeal topping and served with a corn cereal and buttered corn on the cob. The Turkey Board features sides arranged on a board, charcuterie-style, with mashed potatoes, gravy and drizzled cranberry sauce. The last recipe […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
AFFI Finds Shoppers Purchase More Frozen Fruits, Vegetables
A new survey from the American Frozen Food Institute finds that more than a quarter of shoppers are buying more frozen fruits and vegetables than three years ago and identify many benefits with them. The AFFI commissioned 210 Analytics to survey a diverse range of households modeled to the U.S. Census to better understand shopper perceptions, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Stryve Foods Adds Whitehair As Board Member
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods has announced a leader in the CPG industry, Chris Whitehair, as a new addition to the company’s board of directors. Whitehair serves as SVP of supply chain and operations for SunOpta. While in this role, he has led the development and execution of optimizing its network. Prior to joining SunOpta, Whitehair […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Receive Product Awards
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won more than 40 awards at the QCS Purchasing Cooperative Annual Leadership Conference in San Diego. In October, QCS members from around the country gathered for educational sessions, networking events and an awards celebration to honor member and supply partner companies. The Prairie Farms […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Publix Pledges $23M To Feeding America Member Food Banks
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets and its charity foundation have announced plans to extend their commitment to help alleviate hunger in the communities Publix serves. Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities have pledged $23 million to support hunger alleviation by the end of 2023, including a commitment to provide more than 10 million pounds of […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Duncan Family Farms Provides Herb Merchandising Opportunities
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support with its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties heading into the holiday season. According to Google trends, there is a spike in search volume for terms involving “fresh herbs” leading up to Thanksgiving and following through to Christmas. This presents opportunities to drive sales at the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Arm & Hammer Introduces ‘Great Holiday Stain-Off’ Campaign
Ewing, New Jersey-based Arm & Hammer Laundry introduces “The Great Holiday Stain-Off” campaign, encouraging at-home cooks to embrace mess this holiday season. The Great Holiday Stain-Off will feature social media influencer families participating in a video series on Arm & Hammer Laundry’s TikTok page. The brand will also collaborate with actor and professional chef David Burtka to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Farmer John Awards $25K Through California Kindness Project
On Nov. 9, Farmer John recognized the Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sacramento for its impact in Northern California with a check for $25,000. The endowment is part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project, a grant program launched earlier this year to support California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. CASA Sacramento was among the top selected charities to receive a donation in recognition of their […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Service News, Northeast
Baldor Specialty Foods Expands Operations In Lanham, MD
Baldor Specialty Foods has announced a new facility will be constructed to expand and enhance its operations in the D.C. area. The warehouse will be located in the Hargrove Industrial Campus at 4450 Hargrove Drive in Lanham, Maryland. The 100,000-square-foot warehouse facility includes 35 dock doors that will allow Baldor D.C. to double its number of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Sustainability News
Protein PACT, IICA Hold ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ Event
The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture convened its first “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit and partnered with the Protein PACT and other stakeholders to convene nine events focused on animal agriculture’s key role in sustainability solutions. The Protein PACT events included a Nov. 9 panel on sustainable livestock across regions […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Meat Depot By Fresh Value Opens Location In Sylacauga, AL
Meat Depot, a grocery store affiliated with the Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain Fresh Value, will debut a store Nov. 16 in Sylacauga, Alabama. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting in front of the renovated store. The store is located at 204 West Fort Williams St., formerly home to Save-A-Lot. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood Hires Bixler As CEO
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood has hired Kevin Bixler as its CEO. Bixler has a lifetime of seafood industry knowledge, being born into a commercial fishing family. His industry experience goes back more than three decades, beginning on his father’s fishing boat. Bixler most recently served as global director of group fish procurement at Thai […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Gamgort To Reassume CEO Role
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage Expands Line With New Flavor
As demand increases, New Orleans-based Zatarain’s Smoked Sausage is expanding its product line with the Blackened Seasoned Chicken flavor, inspired by the Louisiana Cajun dish blackened chicken. The addition joins the brand’s Andouille and Cajun smoked sausage product line with distribution through select grocery stores around the country. Since launching the line of products in early 2019, distribution has […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Silver Eagle Beverages Empowers Students Through Presentations
San Antonio, Texas-based Silver Eagle Beverages, in partnership with Communities In Schools of San Antonio, hosted a series of 11 presentations aimed to empower and equip students with the resources to make responsible choices and prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. From Oct. 25-28, more than 2,500 students across 11 San Antonio area schools heard from speaker Jeremy […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Holiday Vinaforé Wine Collection
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Vinaforé Collection for the holiday season. The private label collection features five crafted varieties originating from wine regions across the world and is available at Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Shaw’s, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and United Supermarkets. The Vinaforé Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, master […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
UNFI, Square Roots Add Indoor Farms To Distribution Centers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. and Square Roots have announced a new agreement to locate indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers. The first Square Roots farm, about 20,000 square feet in size, is planned for UNFI’s Prescott, Wisconsin, facility and is scheduled to open in 2023. As part of its “Better For […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit Highlights Veterans Day Promotion
Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a Veterans Day promotion. Pacific Trellis has debuted co-branded packaging for grapes and mandarins with a percentage of every bag sold being donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. “The co-branded packaging creates a stopping point for consumers, enticing them to purchase, […]