Eighty-four percent of Americans have seen shortages of high-demand products during the coronavirus, up from only 37 percent at the beginning of March, according the latest findings from the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) in Arlington, Virginia. Since March 4, CBA has conducted a weekly poll of American adults’ attitudes toward the coronavirus. Now in its fourth […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Northeast
C&S Provides PTO, Bonuses To Employees For Covid-19 Challenges
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S., said it will provide frontline workers with a special appreciation bonus and all employees with additional paid time off (PTO), among other benefits enhancements, in the wake of challenges caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “For the last several […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Beverage News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Produce News, Southeast, Suppliers
SE Businesses Help Out, Perdue Farms Associate Positive For Covid-19
As President Donald Trump has extended stay at home guidelines until April 30 in an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, many American small businesses will remain closed. Those businesses that are essential, including grocery stores and suppliers, are reaching out to help in any way they can. In the Southeast, Publix is giving […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, National
CARES Act Reactions, Mercato Delivers Free To 60+ During Pandemic
With the passage of the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by Congress, grocers and affiliated businesses across the country should get some relief from strains due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The National Grocers Association (NGA) voiced its support of the legislation, which also fixed the retail glitch contained in the […]
Posted inNortheast, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Magnum Ice Cream Debuts 3 New Product Varieties
Magnum Ice Cream, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever, introduced three new product varieties: Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars, Double Pistachio Honey Tubs and Double Almond Brown Butter Tubs. Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars have a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, West
Superior Grocers Increases Protection, AFS Rewards ‘Hero’ Employees
Grocers in the West are doing what they can to protect and reward their employees, who are on the front lines in the battle against Covid-19. Superior Grocers is making changes to protect its employees and customers, and Associated Food Stores (AFS) is giving its employees “Hero” bonuses. Superior Grocers installing plexiglass guards Superior […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, National
IGA Family Mourns Loss Of Chairman Emeritus Dr. Tom Haggai
IGA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Thomas S. Haggai died March 26, 2020, from natural causes after a short decline. Dr. Haggai, who first became involved with IGA as a board member in 1972, spent more than 40 years in service to IGA in a variety of roles, including non-executive chairman and later chairman and CEO. He […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Pera Retiring As CEO Of Armanino Foods Of Distinction
Edmond J. Pera, president and CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction in Hayward, California, is retiring in March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until Sept. 15, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Winners, Top 20
Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, 20 cheeses made the finals for the title: World Champion Cheese. The contest was held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The winners of the 2020 cheese contest are as follows: World Champion: Michael Spycher, Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, Gourmino […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Island Pacific Supermarket Founder Reaches Out To Customers
Nino Jefferson Lim, founder of Walnut, California-based Island Pacific Supermarket, has reached out to customers to about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lim said he is proud that Island Pacific Supermarket has been able to replenish its stores’ shelves daily in most of the major product categories in order to better serve its communities. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Grocery Employees Touted As ‘Supermarket Heroes’
Grocers across the Southeast are showing appreciation for the hard work of their employees as they are on the front lines during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Associated Grocers is sharing the heroic efforts of its employees, Dollar Tree is rewarding its hourly workers and Lidl is enhancing its health benefits while planning to hire up […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Beverage News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, National, Produce News, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Businesses Find Ways To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the globe, businesses and associations are working to find ways to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. As NGA and United Fresh Produce Association come together to help keep grocers stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, Bacardi is using its facilities around the world to help make desperately […]
Posted inCoborn's, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Grocers In Midwest Change Hours, Show Appreciation For Employees
As the number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in the United States, grocery stores are on the front-lines in meeting the food and essential needs of consumers. They are reserving hours for shoppers most at-risk from the virus, and employees are working daily to keep shelves stocked and to serve customers. In the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, Suppliers
Sauce And Spice Company Urban Accents Launches Meatless Mixes
Chicago-based flavor firm Urban Accents, which produces small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes. The new Meatless Mixes have a recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, the seasoned, soy-based protein provides an […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Bolthouse Farms To Acquire Rousseau Farming Co.’s Carrot Operations
Building on its 100-plus years of carrot farming heritage, Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has entered into an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming Co.‘s carrot operations. This move, part of Bolthouse Farms long-term growth plans, further demonstrates its vision of “Plants Powering People” and its mission to feed and nourish people. “This acquisition will help us scale to serve […]
Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, National, Nonfood Items
NGA Applauds Senate For Including Retail Glitch Fix In Stimulus Package
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement from NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the U.S. Senate including a fix to the retail glitch—a drafting error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that harms retailers—in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers
Texas Distillery Switches Gears, Oklahoma Food Bank Donations Matched
Businesses in the food industry continue to be on the front lines in the battle against Covid-19. In the Southwest, Texas distillery BuzzBallz is aiding the medical field by producing much-needed hand sanitizer, and anonymous donors have pledged to match donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. BuzzBallz creates hand sanitizer for local […]
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Kroger, SpartanNash Using Plexiglass To Protect Associates
Two Midwest grocery companies are making the health and well-being of their associates a top priority during the ongoing public health crisis. The Kroger Co. and SpartanNash are installing plexiglass at cash registers and other high-traffic locations. Kroger also is taking additional steps to protect its associates. A spokesperson for the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company says […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, Suppliers, Sustainability News
FourKites Plans Global Virtual Conference On Supply Chain Sustainability
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, will host the largest ever virtual conference focused on supply chain sustainability at the end of March in Chicago. Presenters will include Dr. Dirk Holbach, corporate SVP of Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V.; Meghan Stasz, VP of packaging and sustainability at Consumer Brands Association; Dustin Braun, senior director […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, West
UFCW 8-Golden State Reaches New Agreement With Grocery Chains
UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said, following months of complex negotiations, a new tentative agreement has been reached with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill in Northern and Central California. “At the bargaining table we were able to build on the key achievements of decades of union solidarity,” Loveall said. “This contract is one […]