Posted inProduce News, National, Sustainability News

Data Highlights Increase Of Wasted Food During Summer Months

West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc., an impact technology company, has shared new data highlighting that wasted food from grocery stores increases by an average of about 20 percent during the summer months compared to the winter months. “Summer marks peak growing season across the U.S. While this is a time to celebrate an abundance of […]

Posted inProduce News, National

Memorial Day Produce Sales Illustrate Opportunities To Boost Sales

The four weeks in May generated $60 billion total food and beverage sales, increased 4.3 percent over May 2022, according to Circana, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association. Perishables, including produce, seafood, meat, bakery and deli had a below-average dollar growth performance, but this was entirely prompted by different levels of inflation. May […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Beverage News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Expands House Brand With Sparkling Water

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced sparkling spring water to its house brand.  The water is available in two sizes: 16-ounce and 25.3-ounce. Sustainability, quality and community are considerations in every Natural Grocers branded product, including this new variety of spring water.  “The new Sparkling Spring Water is from the same trusted supplier that has […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National

Midan Marketing Clients Collect Several Telly Awards

Midan Marketing has announced that its clients, Tyson Foods and BUBBA foods, have won Telly Awards for work produced by Parable Pictures, Midan’s video and photography division.  The awards celebrate excellence in video and television, recognizing outstanding work produced on varying digital platforms and screens. Winners of the 44th Annual Telly Awards were selected by […]

Posted inLipari Foods, International Foods, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Lipari Foods, Baroody Imports Partner To Expand Middle Eastern Offerings

In what they described as an opportunity to move closer to becoming a dominant distributor of Middle Eastern foods in the U.S., Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods and Clifton, New Jersey-based Baroody Imports Inc. announced they have combined forces. Lipari, a specialty food distributor who recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, and Baroody, a wholesale distributor of […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest

Richard’s Rainwater Rolls Out Refreshed Look

As part of a brand refresh that the company hopes will “reinvigorate its purpose,” Austin, Texas-based Richard’s Rainwater has unveiled new packaging that features a rainbow, an element of the water cycle. According to the company, the rainbow represents the “vibrancy and vitality that comes from a renewed rainstorm and symbolizes the optimism Richard’s Rainwater […]

Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Deli News, Midwest, Whole Foods

ProAmpac Introduces Shelf-Stable Fresh Sandwich Packaging

Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac has introduced a fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging RAP Sandwich Wedge to the North American market.  Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this package launches the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format. By combining the benefits of modified atmosphere packaging with sustainable fiber materials, ProAmpac addresses the demand for reduced food […]