Louisville, Kentucky-based Alani Nu, a premium women’s wellness brand, is continuing to expand its retail presence across the country with the debut of five energy drinks, available in select QuikTrip locations. The new flavors include Watermelon Wave, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Tropsicle, Cosmic Stardust and Mimosa, all of which can now be found in the refrigerated section of 115 stores across the nation. “In […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Flu Shots Now Available At Stop & Shop Pharmacies
With the CDC urging everyone 6 months and older to get a vaccination in advance of flu season, Stop & Shop recently announced that flu shots are now available at its 250+ pharmacy locations across the Northeast. The grocer is taking extensive health and safety precautions at its pharmacies and has secured additional stock of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
United Fresh Releases Summer 2020 Fresh Insights For Foodservice
The summer 2020 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. This quarterly report highlights on-trend foodservice applications for fresh produce in restaurants, at retail, in meal kits and more. This issue also addresses new circumstances brought-on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re encouraged by the passion and commitment of foodservice operators and […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Darigold Accelerates Strategic Transformation Of Ingredients Business
Seattle-based Darigold has announced organizational changes designed to accelerate the long-term transformational strategy of the Northwest farmer-owned cooperative’s global ingredients business. In 2018, Darigold finalized a 10-year transformation and growth strategy which included a substantial series of capital investments, including the construction of a new large-scale global ingredients plant. The addition of new leadership talent will […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Community Coffee Co. To Open New Warehouse In Monroe, LA
Community Coffee Co. will be opening a new sales and warehouse location in Monroe, Louisiana. This location will service Monroe and its surrounding areas in North Louisiana. “Our new location furthers our commitment to serving the Monroe area and making it possible for us to get our rich, smooth tasting coffee to our customers throughout the state,” said David Belanger, president and CEO of […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Real Good Foods Names Jack White SVP Of Sales
Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods has named Jack White as SVP of sales. White will lead the emerging brand’s sales team and distribution strategy across North America. White started his career with American Home Foods in 1991. After achieving the role of VP of regional sales within the company, White moved on to lead as VP of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Pepsi Celebrates Elite Football Fans In New Marketing Campaign
While there is much uncertainty in the world of sports right now, one thing is certain: elite football fans will be watching this season. These elite football watchers exist all across the U.S. – in fact, 95 percent of NFL fans watch games on TV. This is the inspiration for the new 2020 Pepsi football campaign – “Made […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Newest Line Of Table One Cheeses Coming This Fall
With 75 years of experience in importing the finest specialty cheeses and gourmet groceries, Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta is offering its newest line of Table One cheeses, including Feta, Blue Cheese, Italian Parmesan, Gouda and more. “We are excited to bring the Table One line to retailers and specialty stores across the country,” said Scott […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
J&D Produce Now Operating As Little Bear Produce
Edinburg, Texas-based J&D Produce will now operate under the name Little Bear Produce. To ensure brand cohesion and consistent messaging across the board, J&D Produce made the decision this year to operate as Little Bear Produce since most of the industry is already familiar with the name. As the company continues to grow and evolve, […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Lawsuit Dismissed In State of Texas
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods has issued the following statement regarding dismissal of the state of Texas lawsuit alleging that the company engaged in price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The company’s motion to dismiss was granted on Aug. 13, 2020, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, and therefore the original petition has been dismissed […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Produce News, West
WEST: Food City, Bashas’ And AJ’s Fine Foods Issue #HatchAtHome Challenge
Hatch Green Chile season is here until mid-September in more than 100 Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods stores throughout Arizona. Now until Sept. 8, Arizonans are invited to a #HatchAtHome Challenge in celebration of the season. Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods are wanting to see what their customers can make with […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Northeast, Specialty
Food Broker JOH Welcomes New Hires In Specialty Division
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has hired three new employees in its specialty division. Kevin Sarsfield will assume the role of an account executive in the specialty division, while Kate Bisanty and Ofradis Maracayo will serve as retail sales representatives. Sarsfield joins JOH with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry. His most recent […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee KidsFit Launches Free Health, Wellness Program For Schools
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee says its Hy-Vee KidsFit is launching a free, downloadable Wellness Week guide. The guide includes in-person, virtual and hybrid methods to help students prioritize healthy choices in school and at home. This school year, Hy-Vee KidsFit is offering the free Wellness Week guide consisting of a downloadable toolkit that contains fun education-based […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
American Shaman, Ball’s Price Chopper Launch New CBD Concept
American Shaman, a CBD manufacturer, has unveiled its newest retail store. Its latest corporate-owned and -operated location will be inside a Ball’s Price Chopper grocery store in Kansas City, Missouri – and is the first CBD store to be within a multi-store supermarket franchise in the country. “American Shaman has been a great partner, and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Florida Food Products Acquires Beverage Ingredient Company Amelia Bay
Eustis, Florida-based Florida Food Products has acquired Amelia Bay, a provider of fresh brewed tea extracts, coffee extracts and botanicals based out of Johns Creek, Georgia. The acquisition will strengthen FFP’s position in the clean label ingredients space by adding a beverage platform to its portfolio of natural products within the meat, savory, health and wellness […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Impossible Foods Closes $200M In New Funding
Impossible Foods has secured $200 million in its latest funding round, led by new investor Coatue. The food-tech startup has raised about $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011. Existing investors including Mirae Asset Global Investments and Temasek as well as new investor XN also contributed to the “Series G” round. Impossible Foods will use […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, National
Pandemic Has Us ‘Snacking For Fun’ Instead Of On-The-Go
Variety packs, larger sizes popular as families shelter by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As people across the country were under shelter-in-place orders, many turned to snacking for comfort. A survey conducted in May by California Walnuts and Kelton Global explored the snacking behaviors of Americans and how they’ve changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. And […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Partners With Plenty To Offer Indoor-Grown Greens
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. and vertical-farming company Plenty Unlimited have announced an agreement that plans to provide shoppers in more than 430 stores across California with Plenty’s fresh produce. “We pride ourselves on offering fresh, quality products that surprise and delight our customers,” said Geoff White, EVP of merchandising. “Plenty’s data-driven and sustainable methods are […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Poppi Prebiotic Soda Launches New Watermelon Flavor
Dallas, Texas-based Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand known for its unique flavor profiles and functional/digestive health properties, has released its newest flavor – watermelon. Poppi’s better-for-you soda, featured on Shark Tank, has cemented its place at the top of the healthy soda trend with influencer brand fans in Hilary Duff, Whitney Port, Alyssa Lynch, Hannah […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Offers New Cook-In-Bag Product Line
To provide families with a solution for easy and affordable weeknight meals, The Giant Co. has launched its new Cook-in-Bag product line. Now available, the meat and seafood items come already packed with flavor in an oven-ready bag. “Today’s families are busier than ever, and they are looking for easy, real meals that take less time […]