To document the ever-changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, 210 Analytics and Elanco have continued to team up to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to seafood sales at retail, including fresh, frozen and shelf-stable. The inflation in seafood was mostly in line with total food and beverages. Fresh seafood prices per-unit were up […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre Bakery Secures Distribution With UNFI
St Pierre Bakery has announced increased distribution with UNFI warehouses in Pittsburgh and Allentown, Pennsylvania and Quincy, Florida. The warehouses are offering an assortment of St Pierre’s products including St Pierre Brioche Burger Buns, Seeded Brioche Burger Buns, Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Brioche Bagels, Brioche Loaf and Brioche Sliders. The increased distribution via UNFI warehouses […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Launch Billboard Campaign To Support Transgender Youth
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s has launched a billboard campaign to stand with transgender youth who have been targeted by the latest wave of attempted new laws. In partnership with the National Center for Transgender Equality, the billboards are targeting four states: Florida, Texas, Georgia and Virginia – all of which have introduced anti-trans legislation in recent months. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West
Lawsuit Filed Against Beyond Meat On Behalf Of Don Lee Farms
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat and Ethan Brown, CEO, alleging false advertising and unfair competition. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims that Beyond Meat overstates the protein value of its products by up to 30 percent and has falsely represented that its products are free […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Opopop Launches Dill Pickle Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels
Denver, Colorado-based Opopop is celebrating the start of the summer season with a new limited-edition product: Pickle Monster. Opopop’s limited edition Pickle Monster flavor provides customers with a blend of tartness, salt and dill. Pickle Monster will be available in 320g bags, which makes four bags of popcorn. “Here at Opopop, we want to keep pushing the […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Natural Delights Launches Truffles Product Line In Stores
Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights has launched Truffles, a take on chocolate covered fruit snacks. After a trial period with retail buyers and consumer media, the brand has launch a full-scale marketing campaign around the product, now available to order. Where traditional chocolate covered fruit snacks list high fructose corn syrup as a key ingredient, Natural Delights Truffles […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Beverages Breaks Ground On Facility In Tampa, FL
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida hosted a groundbreaking ceremony June 16 for its new Tampa sales and distribution center. Coke Florida will invest more than $250 million in the construction of the a 800,000 square foot facility. The facility will sit on a 156-acre parcel along U.S. Highway 301 between the Selmon Expressway and Causeway Boulevard. Coke […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Sanderson Farms Investing In Employees To Drive Growth And Value
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms Inc. has grown its production base primarily by greenfield expansion, building eight of the last 10 poultry complexes over the span of more than two decades. However, Sanderson Farms attributes its success in the last 75 years to its investments in another type of asset: human capital. Since its inception, the company’s […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Kroger Announces Aseptic Milk Line Debut In Ohio
The Kroger Co. has announced a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support an aseptic milk line, capable of manufacturing products, such as half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage. The new line will allow the facility to support more than 150 jobs. “We are so pleased to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Launches Pork Ribs At Walmart Locations
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson pork ribs are available in 800 Walmart stores across the country for Fourth of July celebrations. To spread the word, pitmaster and Tyson ambassador Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball appeared on a local morning show, Good Day NWA, to offer viewers tips and tricks for preparing ribs. During the segment, Ball educated viewers on how […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IRI: Inflationary Levels For Fresh Produce Stabilize In May
The height, the widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA are committed to bringing the latest trends and analysis relative to the produce department,” said Joe Watson, VP, retail, […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Reveals First Summer Condiment Trends Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first summer condiment trends predictions, along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation and new […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Northeast
Do Good Foods Launches Carbon-Reduced Chicken In Philadelphia
Bedminster, New Jersey-based Do Good Foods has launched Do Good Chicken in grocers throughout Philadelphia. The company is on a mission to change the world with products that enable people to “do good” with everyday purchases. Each year, about 40 percent of healthy grocery food gets tossed into landfills. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, if food waste […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Lori Anne Peaches Available In Select Grocery Retailers
Ridge Spring, South Carolina-based Lori Anne Peaches are available at select retailers nationwide. Shoppers can find Lori Anne Peaches at Harp, Central Market, Lunds & Byerlys, Wegman’s and Rouses. Throughout July, Lori Anne Carr will continue holding in store demos at select retailer locations in Minnesota and Texas. “Every year, I look forward to traveling to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Mars Inc. Names Singh As Global President For Pet Nutrition
Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Incorporated has named Ikdeep Singh as the global president for its pet nutrition business. The role also will see Singh become a member of Mars Petcare’s global leadership team. Singh will be responsible for pet food brands such as Pedigree, Whiskas, Sheba and Cesar. He is tasked with growing the portfolio in […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Kellogg Co. To Split Operations Into Three Separate Businesses
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, via tax-free spin-offs, resulting in three independent public companies. “Kellogg has been on a successful journey of transformation to enhance performance and increase long-term shareowner value. This has included re-shaping our portfolio, and today’s announcement is […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, National
Acosta Report Finds 40% Of Shoppers Buy Plant-Based Products
Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider, released its latest research report, “Plant-Based Eating: Trend or Fad?” The report explores consumers’ increased interest in purchasing plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. According to Acosta’s research, 40 percent of today’s shoppers buy alternative meat and/or dairy products, citing health as their key motivating factor. “Consumers’ […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Hydroponic Farm Company Says Lettuce Shortage Is A Global Crisis
Advanced Container Technologies Inc. has announced that GrowPods, transportable modular hydroponic farms, can help reduce the global lettuce shortage. The crisis began back in 2020. According to Growing Produce, California lettuce growers faced hotter-than-average temperatures and crop diseases that led to a shortage of iceberg and romaine lettuce. These tight conditions bled into 2021. Mintec reported that lettuce increased in price 67 […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Food King, Partners Donate Milk For Lubbock Meals On Wheels
Food King, Gandy’s Dairy and Kemp’s Ice Cream donated and delivered 18,400 “Giving Cow” milks June 16 to the Lubbock Meals on Wheels and its recipients. Lubbock Meals on Wheels prepares, packages and delivers hot meals to more than 800 vulnerable people each weekday. Between the rising cost of food and packaging, along with ongoing […]