Posted inProduce News, Midwest, Sustainability News

SpartanNash, Flashfood Reach Food Waste Reduction Milestone

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash’s collaboration with Flashfood has diverted one million pounds of food waste over the past three years, saving shoppers $1.9 million on groceries. Reducing food waste and providing affordable access to nutrition are key elements of SpartanNash’s environmental, social and governance strategy, which aims to promote healthy lives and well-being for all. […]

Posted inPackaging News, Private Label Brands, Southeast, Sustainability News

Southeastern Grocers Rolling Out New Private Label Line

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has introduced Know & Love, a private label line of products across a range of food, beverage and household categories that are free from about 100 undesirable ingredients. The line will roll out in Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores gradually through next year. Southeastern Grocers’ Naturally Better […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Avocado Sales Rise In Holiday Retail Recap Report

St. Patrick’s Day drove higher avocado volume, according to a first quarter holiday report released July 6 by the Mission Viejo, California-based Hass Avocado Board.  The holiday retail recap details dollar sales, volume and average price for Hass avocados during the weeks of the Big Game, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.  The reported sales […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West

Albertsons Companies’ O Organics Brand Launches Hunger Program

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched its O Organics “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” initiative to combat hunger during the summer months, when households with school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. Through Aug. 1, the company’s private label brand will donate one meal for every O Organics product purchased, up to $7 million […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Capitol City Produce Invests $22M To Expand Distribution Facility

Capitol City Produce, a Louisiana-based produce distributor, is investing $22 million to expand its distribution facility in East Baton Rouge Parish to support growing demand.  The addition of a new refrigerated warehouse, dock and office space will allow the company to increase workflow efficiency and bolster regional restaurant, retail and commercial food supply chains.  Capital […]

Posted inFood City, Private Label Brands, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

Food City’s Private Label Offerings Provide Quality, Value, Satisfaction

The family of brands at Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, includes thousands of items across nearly every category.  A combination of nationally recognized and local private label offerings provide customers with quality and value. Each brand is backed by a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. If customers aren’t pleased, they […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Association News, National

Plant-Based World Expo Set For Sept. 7-8

More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the sold-out Plant Based World Expo from Sept. 7-8 at the Javits Center in New York. The official trade show for the Plant Based Foods Association, the event is designed for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. “The plant-based industry has grown at lightning speed […]