by Sam Jackson/guest columnist Recycling isn’t an excuse to keep packaging food in plastic anymore. Consumers are rightfully concerned that recycling isn’t as effective as they once thought, and they’re passing on products that are packaged in plastic, leaving brands to find new, more sustainable packaging. In previous years, most of U.S. recyclable plastic was […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Packaging News, West
WEST: World Centric Offering 100% Compostable Leaf Fiber Lids
Rohnert Park, California-based World Centric has introduced its new World Centric Leaf fiber lid collection for hot and cold cups and bowls. Made from unbleached plant fiber, the new collection replaces the use of conventional, petroleum-based plastic lids to provide a 100 percent compostable solution for foodservice operators. The World Centric Leaf fiber lid collection […]
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Goya Sees Huge Spike In Demand For Shelf-Stable Foods
by John McCurry/contributing writer Food companies have been scrambling to keep grocery stores supplied for the past month as the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the U.S. Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic food company in the U.S., is one of many companies that has seen demand for its products—particularly those with long shelf lives such as […]
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, COVID News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Equipment, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Supply Chain News
SE Business Step Up; Tennessee Governor Says Stay At Home
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the United States, it is leaving a trail of victims—not only those who contract the virus but those who have lost their jobs due to the economic impact of the crisis. Several businesses are stepping up in an effort to help those who are unemployed, and other […]
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Businesses Continue To Face Challenges Brought By Covid-19 Pandemic
Businesses across the nation continue to face the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. United Fresh’s foundation has started a donation program to help kids and families; the national trucking industry is asking for help and Kraft Heinz, in a business update, has announced the postponement of its Investor Day event. United Fresh Start […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, COVID News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed, Retailers Add To Safety Measures
As the nation continues to wage battle against Covid-19, grocery retailers and affiliated businesses across the country are doing their part to try to keep employees and customers safe. In the Midwest, the Kroger Family of Cos. is taking additional protective measures and Casey’s General Stores is updating customers on how it is fighting the […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Pure Bloom CBD Launches Hand Sanitizer Line In Response To Covid-19
Wendy May Real, founder and CEO of Pure Bloom CBD in Marin, California, has launched a new hand sanitizer in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. The pandemic has spotlighted the importance of practicing good hygiene. Future forecasts suggest this trend will continue to increase and the personal care category will significantly expand. This new personal […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, West
Docklight Brands Launches Marley CBD Skincare Line
Seattle, Washington-based Docklight Brands has announced that its Marley CBD Skincare line is now available at retail stores across the U.S. The Marley CBD Skincare line combines tropical botanicals with hemp‐derived CBD to moisturize and revitalize. “Retailers need the right balance of medical, wellness and lifestyle CBD brands to drive trial and repeat with their highest‐propensity shoppers,” said […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Gift From Alumna Establishes Cannabinoid Research Center
by Tony Phifer/Colorado State University Leslie Buttorff, founder and CEO of Panacea Life Sciences in Golden, Colorado, has given $1.5 million to Colorado State University to support research on cannabinoids. Buttorff’s long connection to her alma mater and the success of her woman-led, Colorado-based business, Panacea Life Sciences, inspired a $1.5 million gift to Colorado State […]
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Sun World Expands Supply Capability Of Licensed Grapes
Sun World International LLC has granted new licenses to several California and Mexico produce companies, further expanding the supply and distribution of its proprietary grape varieties, Licensing VP Garth Swinburn recently announced. The new licensees include Anthony Vineyards Inc. for grapes produced in California’s Coachella Valley and Illume Ag Sales LLC (formerly known as Fabbri […]
Posted inNonfood Items, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Successfully Completes Business Recapitalization
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, a U.S. discount grocer, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive recapitalization of the business and significant deleveraging of the company’s balance sheet. Under the terms of the agreement, which was supported unanimously by all constituents, the company has completed debt-for-equity and debt-for-debt exchanges that eliminated approximately $500 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
SW Grocery Retailers Help Restaurants, Protect Employees/Customers
Reaching out to neighbors in need and keeping employees and customers safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic are priorities for grocery retailers. In the Southwest, H-E-B is helping local restaurants, while Brookshire Grocery Co. and Walmart are adding safety measures. H-E-B launches program to support Texas restaurants In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, COVID News, Food Lion, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Safety, Helping Neighbors Priorities For SE Grocers During Pandemic
Keeping employees and customers safe, and trying to make life a little easier during the Covid-19 pandemic, are priorities for grocery retailers. In the Southeast, Southeastern Grocers is expanding its safety precautions, Food Lion customers can help feed their neighbors and Publix Pharmacy is extending its hours of operation. And Georgia has issued guidelines for […]
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Court Approves Sale Of Substantially All Dean Foods Assets
On April 4, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved the sale, subject to entry of final agreed orders, of a substantial portion of Dallas, Texas-based Dean Foods’ business operations, including the sale of the assets, rights, interests and properties relating to 44 of the company’s fluid and frozen facilities, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Survey: Coronavirus Transforms Americans’ Grocery, Cooking Habits
The Covid-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on American’s grocery shopping and cooking habits, according to a March 23 survey of more than 3,000 consumers by meal planning service eMeals, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Shoppers were unable to find 40 percent of the grocery items on their shopping list as the gravity of the […]
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Guest Columnist: After Covid-19, Grocery Future Should Be Pretty Bright
by Aleya Jennings Gatesman It is obvious that the Covid-19 pandemic is changing everything in the world right now. While an infinite number of questions remain about what to expect in our new normal, it may be my upbeat nature but I’m especially curious to explore some of the positives that may emerge from our current […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Pandemic To Cause Projected 17% Drop In Pet Industry Sales
The pet industry is famously recession resistant, coming through September 11, 2001 attacks and the Great Recession of 2008-09 relatively unscathed. However, not even the new “pet parent” sensibility can make the pet industry recession proof in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In its just-published U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2020-2021, market research firm Packaged […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Louisiana Fish Fry Introduces Hot Cajun Fire Boil Mix
Louisiana Fish Fry, a manufacturer of Louisiana-inspired seasonings, sauces and fry mixes, introduced Cajun Fire, a hotter version of its iconic Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil. The new boil preserves the blend of seasonings of the original and increases the heat for boil masters who like a little more kick to their crawfish. “Crawfish season is already […]
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SE Grocery Retailers Work To Keep Employees, Customers Safe
Grocery retailers across the nation are on the front lines of the battle against Covid-19. Keeping customers and employees safe is a top priority, and many are thanking their employees for the selfless hard work with bonuses and other benefits. In the Southeast, Ingles Markets is hiring more associates and giving an appreciation bonus to […]
Posted inProduce News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Regional Businesses Helping Fight War Against Covid-19
Covid-19 continues to take a toll on the United States and countries across the globe. Many businesses are taking action to help their communities, whether through donations or services. In the Midwest, the Produce Alliance has started a produce giveaway for local hospitals; Drake’s Organic Spirits is producing hand sanitizer for first responders and Polar […]