Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced the commencement of an initial public offering of 65.8 million shares of its common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders, at an anticipated initial public offering price between $18 and $20 per share, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Brooklyn Cured Expands Pre-Sliced Charcuterie Line
Brooklyn Cured has expanded its line of pre-sliced charcuterie in response to growing customer demand for pre-packaged sliced meats. The two new SKUs are available for distribution starting July 1. They are: Chorizo: mild, seasoned with smoked paprika and red wine; and Spicy Beef Salami: naturally smoked, with black pepper and garlic. The line extension […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Look For Blue Label On Fish To Protect Big Blue Future
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit whose sole mission is to make sure wild seafood is around forever, celebrated U.N. World Oceans Day (June 8) by kicking off its “Little Blue Label, Big Blue Future” campaign. Through messages and video, the MSC blue label campaign runs the duration of June – U.S. National Oceans […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Dan Turton SVP Of Global Government Affairs
Tyson Foods Inc. recently named Dan Turton as SVP of global government affairs, effective June 29. Turton will be based in Washington, D.C., and will lead the worldwide government relations activities for the company. He will report to Amy Tu, EVP and general counsel. “Dan is well-respected across the political spectrum,” Tu said. “He brings […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SOUTHEAST: Loganville, GA, Site Of Third Walmart Health Center
Walmart has opened its third health center in Loganville, Georgia, at 4221 Atlanta Highway, Suite 101. The first Walmart Health center opened in September 2019 in Dallas, Georgia. “The Georgia community has embraced our first two Walmart Health locations, and we are thrilled to bring low, transparent pricing to Loganville,” said Sean Slovenski, SVP and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
PMA To Host Foodservice: Delivered, An Interactive Digital Experience
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has scheduled Foodservice: Delivered on July 20-24, its first interactive, immersive digital experience for all segments of the global foodservice industry. The event features a menu of activities that attendees can access in live time or can view on demand. “PMA is eager to reconnect growers, business solution providers, chefs, menu […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, International Foods, Southwest
SOUTHWEST: El Rancho Supermercado Reflects Rise Of Hispanic Market In Texas
by John McCurry / contributing writer The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population of Texas to be about 40 percent and growing. That makes for a highly competitive market for the grocery chains across the state focusing on this key demographic. El Rancho Supermercado, founded in 1988, is among those. The rise of the […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Charlotte’s Web Completes Acquisition Of Abacus Health Products
Boulder, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web, manufacturer of hemp extract, has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products, a specialist in over-the-counter topical products combining active pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract. Charlotte’s Web acquired all the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares of Abacus. All the outstanding proportionate voting shares of Abacus were converted into Abacus shares […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Bottled Water Brand Pathwater Unveils Patriotic-Themed Bottle
Pathwater, a sustainable bottled water brand, has debuted its limited-edition Made in USA bottle paying homage to the U.S. The bottle celebrates Pathwater’s commitment to maintaining all operations – from manufacturing to marketing – within the continental U.S., and in doing so, providing necessary job opportunities to Americans. The Fremont, California, company will donate 10 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Northeast
StarKist Donates More Than $150,000 For Hunger Relief
Pittsburgh-based StarKist Co., is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children by donating more than $150,000 in financial support, disaster response and product donations this year. Feed the Children is a nonprofit dedicated to relieving hunger in the United States and around the world. Throughout the past 11 years, StarKist has contributed nearly 500,000 pounds […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
Nature Fresh Farms To Conduct Virtual Tasting At United Fresh
On June 18, Nature Fresh Farms will be conducting a virtual tasting at the United Fresh 2020 Live virtual tradeshow. This year’s United Fresh event tradeshow is taking place under very different circumstances. Given the current Covid-19 challenges, the show has gone virtual with a free opportunity for attendees to make connections with industry leaders. […]
Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southwest
Central Market To Host Food-Cations, Charc Week This Summer
Central Market is bringing favorite foods from summer travel destinations home to North Texas this year. Each week starting June 24, Central Market will feature special foods from different vacation locations starting with New York City, June 24-July 7; followed by France, July 8-14; then a Tropical Paradise, July 15-28. The summer Food-Cation celebration will […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Midwest Markets Stocking Items From Around The World
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Chicago, Illinois, is one of several big cities in the Midwest where diversity in food and culture is not hard to come by. And Dino Svigos, co-founder of Chicago-based Fresh Farms grocery stores, was quick to tap into this multicultural marketplace. “Nothing from America. You want canned cheese […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
LaMonica Fine Foods Deemed Essential Business Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Millville, New Jersey-based LaMonica Fine Foods was deemed an essential business in order to help keep grocery store shelves stocked with fresh, frozen and canned seafood amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many others, President Daniel LaVecchia and VP Michael LaVecchia of LaMonica were faced with making decisions about continuing business while worrying about the safety […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Re-opens Bottle/Can Returns Across Michigan June 15
Meijer will begin accepting beverage containers for return on Monday, June 15, at its Michigan stores after temporarily discontinuing returns in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, there is an estimated $65 million in unreturned beverage containers in Michigan. Retailers will need to take additional action around sanitization and social distancing to accommodate the expected return of large […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Bring Premiumization To The Meat Case With Chairman’s Reserve
sponsored content In their day to day lives, shoppers are searching for quality and trading in their everyday consumables for more premium versions. From the nightstand to the refrigerator and everywhere in between, consumers are adding more and more premium goods into their lifestyles. “It’s not just big-ticket items for which consumers are trading up,” […]
Posted inNational, International Foods
Multicultural Consumers Are Vital To Your E-Comm Meat Purchases
By Michael Uetz / Managing principal of Midan Marketing Every day, the U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse. In fact, 44 percent of Millennials, the largest living generation, are considered multicultural.1 The traditions and heritage of multicultural consumers – including U.S. Hispanics, African Americans and Asian Americans – lead this audience to shop differently, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
SoCal Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council Names Scholarship Winners
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the annual Foundation Golf Tournament of the Southern California Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council (SCFRC) on May 19, where the year’s scholarship recipients are usually released. However, the council is recognizing the 25 scholarship winners and has announced that the Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $59,750. The SCFRC Scholarship […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Introduces 3 New Salad Kits In Premium, Chopped Lines
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is extending its premium and chopped lines with three new salad kits. Sweet Kale and Blueberry Bliss are in the premium line, with Avocado Ranch a new chopped offering. Dole started shipping the three new SKUs to retail nationwide on June 3. Each kit serves three to four people […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Report Finds American Shoppers Continue To Adjust To Pandemic
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer While FMI has tracked trends in food and grocery shopping for decades, its 2020 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report shows the early impact of COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly shifting eating and cooking priorities due to the culture-wide constraints. Following the release of the report, FMI held a webinar […]