New look, pandemic have boosted sales by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer This is the first article in a three-part series by The Shelby Report on private label brands. The Independent Grocers Alliance recently finished a renaissance of its private label brand, which timed well with the surge in grocery sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. One […]
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Savings, Supply Shortages Turn Shoppers To Private Brands
Majority of items ‘comparable if not better’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer This is the second article in a three-part series by The Shelby Report on private label brands. Affiliated Foods Amarillo is having an “incredible year” in private brand sales, according to the president and CEO of the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler, Randy Arceneaux. Year-to-date, […]
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Free Turkeys, Sides Return To The Giant Co. For Thanksgiving
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. says customers now can start earning rewards points toward a free turkey certificate every time they shop in-store or online using their Giant or Martin’s card. Customers enrolled in Choice Rewards also can earn free side dishes, desserts and more using the Giant or Martin’s app when they shop. “There’s […]
Posted inC-Store News, Beverage News, Southwest
7-Eleven Energizes Private Brand Lineup With Sugar-Free Energy Drink
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven has introduced its latest private brand beverage – Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers’ desire for a sugar-free energy option. This is the latest private brand beverage introduction which previously included energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk and cold-pressed juices. Designed for anyone who […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
New Dole Salad Kit Line Offers Total Meal Solution
Dole is combining salad fans’ two culinary loves with high household penetration – salad and fresh, lean chicken – into an affordable meal solution for two. The new Just Add Chicken Salad Kits combine original Dole dressings, chicken sauté and seasoned finishing sauces with Dole lettuces and toppings to create a true culinary experience at home. Shipping to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, National
Pure Honey Has New Life Beyond Pandemic Living
Sponsored content It’s hard to believe that honey – considered one of the oldest foods in existence – has a new life. That’s because with all of the baking, pantry stocking and kitchen experimenting associated with life in the days of COVID-19 and beyond, honey is flying off of the shelves, into shopping carts and […]
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Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Expands Plant-Based Collection
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has expanded its exclusive Simple Truth Plant Based collection, unveiling more than 50 new plant-based foods, including non-dairy cheeses, oat milk ice cream and Emerge fresh chicken-less patties and grinds. Kroger’s Simple Truth Plant Based collection launched with more than 20 products last September, featuring vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, oat […]
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Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Agreement With DOJ Antitrust Division
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. said Oct. 14 that it has entered into a plea agreement with the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division in respect to its investigation into the sales of broiler chicken products in the United States. In the plea agreement, which is subject to the approval of the United States District Court […]
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Publix Pharmacy Offers Appointments For Flu Vaccines
Publix Pharmacy is offering a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount of time spent waiting while paperwork is processed. “Due to the recent pandemic, […]
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Goya Foods Plans $80M Expansion At Its Brookshire, TX Facility
Goya Foods has announced an $80 million expansion of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brookshire, Texas. The expansion includes the purchase of new, state-of-the-art food processing equipment that will enable the company to double production capacity in order to meet the increased consumer demand for its products. Goya is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States. “Goya is […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Giumarra, Fair Trade USA Join Forces At PMA Fresh Summit
The Los Angeles-based Giumarra Companies, in partnership with Fair Trade USA, announces an educational Ask Us Anything: Fair Trade webinar to take place during Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit virtual event. “October is Fair Trade Month, and we can think of no better time to share the importance of fair trade’s impact with produce […]
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New Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors To Debut Spring 2021
In spring 2021, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios will launch two additions to its Wonderful Pistachios No Shells product line – BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar. BBQ Wonderful Pistachios No Shells have hickory-smoked flavor and are dashed with garlic, paprika and salt for a mix of sweet and smoky. Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells […]
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Dole Adds Flavors, New Bowl To Ready-To-Eat Salad Line
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Fresh Vegetables is enhancing its popular line of Dole FreshTakes Salad Bowls with three new flavors and proprietary new packaging that allows salad lovers to mix their Dole fresh lettuces, toppings and dressings in the same bowl without spilling. The salad kit leader is launching three new FreshTakes SKUs featuring premium white-meat chicken […]
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United Fresh Builds Next Generation Of Produce Safety Professionals
United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting applications for Class Two of the Produce Safety Immersion Program. To further support the career development of produce safety professionals, it also is launching two new programs: a food safety student membership and a food safety job board. “Despite a global pandemic, Class One of the Produce Safety […]
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Kellogg’s Debuts The Elf On The Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal
With more than 14.5 million Scout Elves in homes worldwide, The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved tradition that defines the holidays as much as a cookie exchange or a gingerbread house project. This holiday season, Kellogg is creating a new family breakfast tradition with its The Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane […]
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Vertical Farming Company Kalera Adds 2 New VPs of Sales
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a technology-driven vertical farming company, has hired two new executives. The newly appointed VP of foodservice sales, Marc Jennings, brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Mark Gagnon, VP of sales for retail accounts, has more than three decades of experience in the produce and grocery […]
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Lightlife Named Official Plant-Based Food Partner Of Bowlero Corp.
New York-based Bowlero Corp., parent company of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and Lightlife, a plant-based protein brand owned by Greenleaf Foods SPC, has announced a partnership that will bring the Lightlife Plant-Based Burger to Bowlero menus nationwide. As Bowlero’s official plant-based food partner, Lightlife also will sponsor the 2020 Go Bowling! PBA Tour Fall Swing. […]
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PMA, CGT Celebrate Legacy Of Excellence By Honoring Award Winners
Produce Marketing Association and Center for Growing Talent have announced the 2020 winners of four major annual awards leading up to Fresh Summit. The awards are given each year during Fresh Summit and this year, the winners will accept their awards during the General Sessions, Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session and the Talent Community Reception. […]
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Giant Food Increases Sustainable Seafood Transparency Efforts
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, says it has joined the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP), a global platform where retailers voluntarily share insight into their sourcing methods to ensure sustainable seafood practices. Giant’s sustainable seafood policy has always ensured that every seafood item sold in stores meets sustainability criteria, but the grocer is now taking […]
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Farm Rich Joins SEC ‘Team’ As Official Frozen Snack Sponsor
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Farm Rich, a frozen snacks and appetizers brands, and the Southeastern Conference have announced an exclusive three-year sponsorship that will feature Farm Rich as the “Official Frozen Snack of the SEC” across all SEC sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and more. This is a first for the brand and […]