Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. is adding three new greenhouse-grown, salad kits to its list of SKUs, all containing the company’s locally grown, sustainable, cut lettuce, along with everything else needed to make a salad. Two of the new salad kits will initially launch in Meijer locations across the Midwest. The first three […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Phillips To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed Hollie Harris Phillips, Appalachian Regional Healthcare president and CEO, as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Phillips has served as president and CEO of the 14-hospital healthcare system, which includes physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail […]
Posted inSustainability News, Bakery News, Southwest
Bobo’s Reduces Emissions At Wind-Powered Production Facility
Bobo’s has launched a new wind-powered production facility in Loveland, Colorado. To help meet growing customer demand, the facility will increase Bobo’s production of its bars, bites and toaster pastries by more than three times while reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Bobo’s seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by December. “It’s truly amazing to think back to when my […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Showcases $30 Thanksgiving Feasts
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is offering deals on Thanksgiving turkeys, hams and other holiday essentials ahead of its stores’ closing on the holiday. “We understand our customers are looking for ways to stretch their hard-earned dollar and are counting on us for quality, affordable Thanksgiving staples,” said Dewayne Rabon, CMO of Southeastern Grocers. “To show […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Brighter Bites Raises $741K During Anniversary Gala
Houston-based Brighter Bites, a nonprofit delivering fresh fruits and vegetables alongside nutrition education resources, hosted a gala to celebrate its 10th birthday. As part of the celebration, the nonprofit exceeded its $500,000 campaign goal by raising $741,467 to support the company’s mission of helping communities throughout the U.S. have access to fresh produce and nutrition education. […]
Posted inFood Lion, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Opens Liquor Store In Hopkinsville, KY
North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a liquor store adjacent to its grocery store Nov. 9 at 4305 Canton Pike in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The liquor store will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. “I’m excited to open this new store in Hopkinsville and offer our neighbors a wide […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
NCSA Inducts 12 Industry Leaders Into 2022 Candy Hall Of Fame
The National Confectionery Sales Association honored 12 industry leaders during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. The inductees were: Doug Boes, Shankman & Associates; Jennifer Dilts, Dollar General Corp.; Peter Greweling, Culinary Institute of America; Jeff Grossman, YummyEarth; Dwayne Hallan, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]