EmpowerFresh Co., a Kansas City, Missouri-based provider of AI-driven inventory management and retail optimization solutions for the produce department, has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). This partnership signifies a commitment to revolutionizing the retail produce landscape by providing cutting-edge technology and support to IGA’s independent retail members. “At the Independent […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Frozen Seafood Trends Upward In February
Seafood prices decreased for fresh and frozen in February, according to Circana and 210 Analytics. However, at an average price per pound of $9.30, the cost for fresh seafood remained significantly higher than the average price per pound for the three biggest animal proteins of chicken, pork and beef. Salmon prices at retail declined in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Market Of Choice Introduces Royal Ranch’s Carbon-Neutral Beef
Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market. Market of Choice customers can now purchase USDA Choice cuts from Royal Ranch, available in its full-service and self-service meat departments at all 11 stores statewide. This partnership brings together two multi-generational family-owned, purpose-driven businesses […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
NCA Names PIM Brands As 2024 Advocate Of The Year
The National Confectioners Association has named PIM Brands and its president and CEO, Michael Rosenberg, as the 2024 NCA Advocate of the Year. For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was presented to an individual and an NCA member company simultaneously. This award recognizes people and organizations that go […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
NFRA Opens Registration For Annual Convention
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has opened registration for the 2024 NFRA Convention, taking place Oct. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. As the premier event for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, 1,500 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 5,000 business meetings over the course of three days. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Ansys Offers Mars New Approach To Packaging Development
Mars has begun a new collaboration with Ansys to reimagine the packaging innovation process through digital technology. Chicago-based Mars, the maker of household brand names including M&M’S, Royal Canin and Snickers, is set to use the new simulation approach to perform virtual testing and prototyping, initially beginning across its snacking portfolio. The groundbreaking multi-physics simulation […]
Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Cicco To VP Of Pharmacy
Weis Markets has promoted Nick Cicco to VP of pharmacy, responsible for strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of the company’s 127 pharmacies. Cicco, who previously held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations, also is responsible for managing Weis’ team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Cicco […]
Posted inCoborn's, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s, Picadeli Begin Salad Bar Pilot Program
Coborn’s has partnered with Swedish salad company Picadeli to add high-tech salad bars to two Minnesota locations: at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids and at Cash Wise Foods in Waite Park. The new salad bars are part of a pilot program in the region, which is expected to expand to 13 additional stores later this year. Unlike […]