Through an expanded partnership with DoorDash, Aldi is offering on-demand alcohol delivery from more than 1,200 locations across 21 states. With the addition of Aldi, nearly 80 percent of DoorDash customers can access alcohol through age-verified delivery. “In addition to giving merchants a new way to reach customers, on-demand alcohol delivery helps partners grow their […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Donates $2.5M To Feeding America
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is donating $2.5 million to Feeding America partner food banks. Additionally, in honor of Hunger Action Month, the company is donating 2.5 million pounds of protein, the equivalent of 10 million servings of protein, to ensure access for communities experiencing the highest rates of food insecurity. “People are working hard to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Private Label Brands, Produce News
Kroger Brings Back Private Selection ‘Harvest Apple’ Line For Fall
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has brought back its Private Selection Harvest Apple line, a limited edition private label of autumn-inspired products. Available for a limited time, products can be shopped in-store only. “Private Selection’s Harvest Apple quickly became a customer favorite in its debut year and we are thrilled to return this classic flavor with even more products […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest
Meijer Highlights Products, Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is highlighting a collection of grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing to promote Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. Through Oct. 15, Meijer shoppers can learn more about and purchase a variety of featured grocery and general […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Introduces New Products, Partnerships
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by donating funds to a nonprofit and introduce two new SE Grocers products developed by Hispanic suppliers. “As a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, we are proud to honor and celebrate the rich heritages of our Hispanic and Latino American neighbors by highlighting their traditions […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Shares ‘What’s New’ Research At Southern Innovations
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual “What’s New? 2023″ consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations, held Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pioneering organizations will provide additional innovation-focused presentations in the “What’s New?” theater on the exhibit floor. “Only one-third of consumers tend to consume fresh […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Curate Your Meat Case Using Five New Meat Consumer Segments
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing The last several years have changed consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty that followed have altered consumers’ habits and behaviors in all aspects of their life, including grocery shopping. Now it’s time to get to know your meat customers again – so your store’s selection can […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Lipman Family Farms Shares New Products At SEPC Show
Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman Family Farms plans to showcase two new products Sept. 14-16 at the SEPC’s Southern Innovations Show in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lipman Family Farms has increasingly invested in new technology and innovation, but most importantly in their talent. “I’m committed to tapping into the potential of the people of Lipman and fostering an […]