Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Zep’s Home Pro Collection Aims To Fill Cleaning Gap

In an effort to fill what it views as a void in the household cleaning category, Atlanta-based Zep has expanded its portfolio to include the Home Pro collection of family-friendly formulas. The Zip Home Pro collection will help consumers clean in less time with commercial grade cleaning products developed for high-efficiency home use.  The full portfolio […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Snacks Brands, Southeast

Mars Welcomes Acquisition Of Kevin’s Natural Foods

McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. has completed the acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods. Kevin’s makes chef-inspired sous-vide meals, sides and sauces. Founded in 2019, it has experienced double-digit growth and is available in more than 17,000 retail locations.  “This is an important milestone for Kevin’s Natural Foods, and I want to thank every colleague at Kevin’s […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southeast

Heartland Catfish Co. Names New Regional Sales Manager

Veteran food broker Linda Farnsworth Gwinn has joined Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. as a regional sales manager, working with customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded in 1996, Heartland has grown into a large U.S. farm-raised catfish producer and processor. Owned by the Tackett Family of Tackett Fish Farms, […]

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 […]