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SOUTHEAST: Market Profile: More Bravo Stores Planned For Florida’s Southern Half

by Treva Bennett

by John McCurry/contributing writer Bravo Supermarkets has been growing fast in Florida ever since it expanded there about 16 years ago. The chain now has more than 50 multicultural stores in Florida and is looking to add more. Bravo is part of a “virtual” chain operated by New York-based Krasdale Foods and its marketing arm, […]

Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, National, Nonfood Items

NGA Promotes Jones To SVP Of Government Relations And Counsel

by Treva Bennett

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has promoted Christopher Jones from VP to SVP of government relations and counsel. “Chris and his team are tremendous advocates for NGA’s members before Congress and federal agencies. Under Chris’ leadership, NGA’s advocacy efforts achieved many important wins for NGA’s members, while NGA’s Grocers PAC saw record contributions last year, […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National

Soto: My Multicultural Marketing Isn’t Working—Why?

by Treva Bennett

by Terry Soto/CEO, About Marketing Solutions Inc. I hear growing concerns from retailers who say they just aren’t seeing the results from their multicultural marketing efforts. It seems retailers are baffled by failed attempts to attract, satisfy and retain diverse customers in their trade areas. However, upon closer examination, the common denominator among many retailers […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, West

Filipino American Supermarket Chain Island Pacific Gives Back

by Treva Bennett

The Filipino American supermarket chain, Island Pacific Supermarket, currently with 16 locations serving communities in California and Las Vegas, is shifting its organization culture for 2020. The purpose-driven focus of the Island Pacific company will specifically develop tangible and measurable community initiatives to create opportunities for partnerships that transform its store space as the hub […]

Posted inNortheast, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Utz Quality Foods Adds Several New Snacks To Product Lineup

by Shelby Team

Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Quality Foods LLC has added new products to its lineup, which became available through retailers on Feb. 3. From Zapp’s New Orleans style “Evil Eye” Kettle Potato Chips to Good Health Creamy Onion & Chive Veggie Chips to Utz Ridge Cut Potato Chips, the line-up is comprised of both indulgent and better-for- you […]

Posted inBeverage News, Northeast, Packaging News, Sustainability News

Smile Coffee Werks Launches Commercially Compostable Coffee Pods

by Shelby Team

Smile Coffee Werks, based in Darien, Connecticut, has unveiled compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12-month shelf life. The patented technology utilizes a plant based, BPA-free cup and top. The pods are compatible with Nespresso classic style coffee makers, BPI-certified and commercially compostable in 12 weeks. Made from renewable plant-based […]

Posted inHome Page Slider, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Perishables, Produce News, Suppliers

Ark Foods Expands Line Of Veggie Bowls With New Flavors

by Shelby Team

Ark Foods, a Brooklyn-headquartered modern-day farming brand known for creating fresh produce, is expanding its line of Veggie Bowls with four new flavors: Buffalo Cauli Mac, General Tso’s Cauli, Alfredo Veggie Spaghetti and Sesame Veggie Noodles. This launch will expand its best-selling category and put Ark Foods at the forefront of the plant-based movement, leading […]

Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers

Brekki Overnight Oats Acquired By Members Of Cedar’s Executive Team

by Shelby Team

Brekki, a Carlsbad, California-based company with a line of dairy-free, ready-to-eat overnight oats, has been acquired by the executive team of Cedar’s Foods, a global leader in Mediterranean foods. The popularity of overnight oats continues to rise. The Global Oatmeal Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 percent to account for U.S. […]

Posted inNortheast, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Packaging News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Weis Markets Gives Placement To Verus’ MLB-Branded Candy Products

by Shelby Team

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets  has placed an order with Verus International Inc. for its Major League Baseball-branded candy products from its Big League Foods (BLF) subsidiary. Weis operates 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. In addition to being the first supermarket customer, Weis also is the first […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

SpartanNash Promotes Swanson To EVP, GM Of Corporate Retail

by Treva Bennett

SpartanNash has promoted Thomas E. Swanson to EVP and GM of corporate retail. Swanson was named SVP and GM of corporate retail in October 2018, responsible for leading the corporate retail business unit for all corporate retail banners and Quick Stop fuel and convenience centers. His energy and passion for retail have been instrumental in […]

Posted inDeli News, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Perishables

Buehler’s, Kingwood Center Gardens Partner On Foodservice, Catering

by Treva Bennett

Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Kingwood Center Gardens have entered into a new partnership to provide garden guests with foodservice and catering. Buehler’s will be operating the Gateway Café located inside the new visitor center, the Garden Gateway at Kingwood, which opens to the public in July. “We cannot begin to describe how excited we are […]

Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West

Whole Foods Market Honors Frieda’s During International Women’s Month

by Treva Bennett

In support of March being celebrated as International Women’s Month, Whole Foods Market is celebrating women with its Women Makers Raising the Bar campaign, a movement highlighting the accomplishments of notable women makers. This year, Frieda’s Specialty Produce is a focal point in the produce department as a Female First for being a female-led trailblazing […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southwest

7-Eleven Adds Skýra Water From Iceland To Private Brand Lineup

by Treva Bennett

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has added a new premium water imported from Iceland to its private brand. Created exclusively for 7-Eleven, Skýra Icelandic spring water is naturally alkaline with electrolytes, a high pH (8.8) and naturally low mineral content. Skýra water is sourced from an Icelandic spring in a government-protected nature preserve. Filtered through inert […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Giant Improved Loyalty Program To Offer Even More Rewards

by Treva Bennett

Landover, Maryland-based Giant has launched its new Flexible Rewards program which offers customers more opportunities to save and earn rewards through their everyday shopping behavior at every Giant store or online at Giantfood.com. Members with Flexible Rewards now earn points that can be redeemed for three categories: Gas Savings, Grocery Savings and Special Rewards (free grocery […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, C-Store News, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Northeast

7-Eleven Opens Raise The Roost In Lower Manhattan

by Treva Bennett

7-Eleven Inc. has opened Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits restaurant in lower Manhattan. The new Southern-inspired quick-serve concept is co-located in one of four of the retailer’s new Evolution Stores.  7-Eleven Evolution Stores are real-time, real-life experiential testing grounds where customers can try and buy the retailer’s latest innovations in new store formats. Billed as “Chicken Worth Crossing […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest, Year In Review - 2020

SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri

by Treva Bennett

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas;  Town & […]

Posted inCenter Store, Corporate Store News, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, New Products, Southeast, Suppliers

Chick-fil-A Rolling Out 2 Bottled Sauces In Fla. Supermarkets

by Treva Bennett

Chick-fil-A is rolling out bottled versions of two sauces as part of a pilot program in Florida this April. Chick-fil-A and Polynesian sauces will be available in 16-oz. bottles in all Florida Publix, Target, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores. When purchasing a Chick-fil-A Bottled Sauce, shoppers also are supporting the dreams of Chick-fil-A restaurant team members. Chick-fil-A’s […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, National, Nonfood Items

The Kroger Co. Implements Preparedness Plan To Combat Coronavirus

by Treva Bennett

As the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, continues to spread throughout the United States, several businesses are implementing their emergency preparedness plans. The Kroger Co.  Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has issued the following statement on how it is dealing with Covid-19: “At Kroger, our customers are like family. And like you, during these last few weeks […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Suppliers

Urban Pie Pizza Co. Launches Artisan Hemp Seed Crust Pizzas

by Treva Bennett

Urban Pie Pizza Co. is introducing artisan thin crust pizzas made with hemp seeds to the frozen pizza aisle and adding a new flavor to its artisan thin crust line. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the natural channel, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle, […]