Tops Friendly Markets has launched a specialty pharmacy program to provide more convenient and personalized care for customers living with chronic and complex medical conditions. The Tops Markets Specialty Pharmacy Program will allow them to access specialty medications at the pharmacy. Specialty medications include those that can be complex to administer, have a high cost […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
AGBR Sponsors Southern University’s Basketball Nutrition Center
Associated Grocers Inc. (AGBR) has partnered with the Southern University Men’s Basketball team to sponsor its nutrition center, becoming the team’s exclusive grocery partner. The station is located within the men’s team locker room and is available to players throughout the season and while they are on campus. “I am incredibly excited and grateful for […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Element[AL] Introduces Aluminum Bottles To Wine Industry
From the California-based Bogle Family Wine Collection, Element[AL] Wines has introduced new 750 ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, infinitely recyclable and are made in the shape of a traditional wine bottle. The Element[AL] portfolio is available in 100 percent recyclable aluminum bottles with four varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Pinot Noir. Each […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest
AWG Brands Serves Up New Yogurt Program
AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), has introduced a new yogurt program to help member retailers compete in the category. The evolving AWG Brands yogurt program features products comparable with national brand equivalent flavor profiles, along with items that align with national trends. Discussions with strategic supplier partners […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
AWG, Hormel Foods Donate 6K Hams To Kansas City Food Bank
Hormel Foods Corp. and Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) donated 6,000 pounds of Hormel Cure 81 hams on Jan. 4 to the Harvesters food bank to help fight hunger. The donation was made possible by the 34th annual Hormel Cure 81 Hams for Hunger program and took place during the holiday season. The donation supports […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southwest
Blue Bell Creameries Names Lawhorn As President
Blue Bell Creameries has named Jimmy Lawhorn as the company’s incoming president, effective immediately. Lawhorn has worked for Blue Bell Creameries for 26 years, most recently as the VP of sales and marketing, where he oversaw the planning and implementation of sales and marketing programs as well advertising and public relations. He also played a key […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Kings River Packing Implements ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability, according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial food traceability list and are therefore not yet covered under the law; however, Kings River Packing is using […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Prairie Fresh Expands Signature Line With Nashville Hot Flavor
Prairie Fresh has expanded its value-added line, Prairie Fresh Signature, by launching a trending flavor profile, Nashville Hot, to pork loin filets in the product portfolio. With a combination of spices and heat, this seasoning will be available to consumers in select retail locations in early 2024, with plans to expand into additional stores around […]