In a somewhat surprising result, corn came out on top of this year’s Green Giant “Favorite Vegetable” survey, toppling five-time defending champion broccoli. It was the first time corn finished first, a spot broccoli had held since the annual consumer survey’s inception in 2018. The Green Giant brand surveyed 5,100 Americans for its annual “Favorite Vegetable” […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Ithaca Hummus Introduces Clear Packaging Tubs
Rochester, New York-based Ithaca Hummus is updating its hummus and salsa packaging to better serve consumers and retailers. Rolling out in stores this fall, the Ithaca Salsa line will shift to clear tubs, allowing consumers to get a look at the dip’s ingredients prior to purchasing. According to the company, the decision to update the […]
Posted inProduce News, Food City, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
Offerings At Best Store In Town Are ‘As Fresh As Fresh Gets’
Food City’s meat and seafood and produce and floral departments can be best described in two words: picky and convenient. The company prides itself on providing the freshest produce, highest quality meat and seafood and brightest floral arrangements in the market – all while cultivating partnerships with local farmers and growers to provide the best […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stavis Seafoods Relocates To Larger Site In Boston Seaport
Company officials say Stavis Seafoods’ move to 1 Seafood Way in the Boston seaport will incorporate the latest technological advancements to revolutionize seafood production, with the assistance of the engineering team of its parent company, Profand Group. “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting new chapter in Stavis Seafoods’ storied history,” said CEO David […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
Partake Brewing Showcases Refreshed Visual Identity, Packaging
Toronto-based Partake Brewing has introduced a new packaging design demonstrating a visual storytelling that the company hopes appeals to today’s multi-faceted, modern drinker who “partakes in it all.” Ted Fleming, founder and CEO, said in a statement, “We launched this refreshed brand identity to better reflect our personality and tell our brand story. “Simply put, […]
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 […]