Taco Bell’s newest item, Cheddar Crisps, is hitting shelves at participating U.S. 7-Eleven and Kroger locations. Made by baking 100 percent real cheese into crisps and then seasoning with Mexican spices, Cheddar Crisps are a keto-friendly, gluten-free and certified vegetarian snack with no artificial flavors or colors. Cheddar Crisps are available in three varieties and […]
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Tillamook Debuts New Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spreads
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has introduces its new Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spreads, including the world’s first-ever Aged Cheddar Cream Cheese Spread made with Tillamook’s sharp white cheddar. Not only are the spreads made with real ingredients and the bold cheese flavor that the farmer-owned co-op is known for, they also are made without gums, fillers or preservatives. […]
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Nielsen: Pet Care Is Next Big CBD Opportunity In U.S.
Cannabis is poised to be the next big opportunity in the U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. That opportunity, however, isn’t limited to just human consumers. Given the love that consumers have for their pets, the cannabis opportunity, particularly with respect to cannabidiol (CBD), is just as big. In 2018 alone, regulated adult use cannabis retailers in California, […]
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Trader Joe’s Remembers Life Of Founder Joe Coulombe
Trader Joe’s is celebrating the life of its founder Joe Coulombe, 89, who died Friday, Feb. 28, in Pasadena, California. Mr. Coulombe was an extraordinarily smart and accomplished entrepreneur who built a company that introduced something welcomingly different in the grocery retail space, the company says. He opened the first Trader Joe’s store in 1967 […]
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MIDWEST: Coborn’s To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 3 Newly Remodeled Stores
Coborn’s Inc. has planned the grand reopening of three newly remodeled locations in its chain of 28 Coborn’s stores. The company recently completed significant updates at locations in New Prague, Clearwater and Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The grand openings will include several events to celebrate each location’s newly remodeled Coborn’s. New Prague will host a ribbon […]
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Homeland Agrees To Purchase GFF Foods In Moore, OK
Homeland (HAC Inc.), an Oklahoma employee-owned company, has entered into an agreement to buy the GFF Foods grocery store located at 1219 N. Santa Fe Avenue in Moore, Oklahoma, from Charlie Bert, Michael Pyle and Terry Gafford. The store will be re-bannered as a Cash Saver in early April, making it the 18th low cost format […]
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Buffalo-Based Rich Products Acquires 3 Companies
Global, family-owned food company Rich Products has expanded its product portfolio with three acquisitions: Rizzuto Foods, a Pacific northwest-based leader in pizza dough innovation; Morey’s Seafood International, a major seafood industry player based in Plymouth, Minnesota; and two manufacturing plants from TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label breads, rolls and cakes. These […]
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New York-Based Seemore Meats & Veggies Launches Nationally
New York-based Seemore Meats & Veggies, a “vegetable-forward” meat company, has launched its first line of products. The sausages combine whole ingredients, responsibly raised meat sourced from humanely raised-certified farms and up to 35 percent fresh vegetables. Founded by fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti and food veterans Erin Patinkin, co-founder of Ovenly, and Ariel Hauptman, Seemore Meats […]
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NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners
The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]
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HR & Benefits News: Coronavirus, Other Airborne Illnesses May Affect Grocers
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. With the spread of the infamous Coronavirus, grocers should be on their HR toes in order to navigate how to handle the Coronavirus as well as other illness in the workplace. The news of the Coronavirus has […]
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The St. Joe Co. To Build New Publix In Watersound, FL, Development
The St. Joe Co. is planning to build an outdoor lifestyle town center to include a Publix Super Market and additional leasable commercial space in Watersound, Florida. The location for the proposed center, which will be called Watersound Origins Town Center, is at the entrance to the Watersound Origins community at the intersection of U.S. […]
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Pete’s Introduces First-To-Market Butter Lettuce Wrap Kits
Pete’s, the California-based produce company specializing in hydroponically grown living lettuce and cress varieties, will debut a new line of fresh convenience products, Pete’s Butter Stuffers, in retail locations in and around the West Coast this spring. Available in three varieties—Asian Style Chicken, Southwest Style Chicken and California Style Chicken— Pete’s Butter Stuffers offers time-pressed […]
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Women Grocers Of America Presents Graff With Woman Of The Year Award
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) recently presented the Woman of the Year Award to Jennifer Graff of Columbiana Foods/Giant Eagle. Graff began her career in the grocery industry when she was 17 and currently holds the position of perishable director. “For 30 years, Jennifer has been a tremendous leader in the grocery industry, helping […]
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Driscoll’s Launches Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries
Driscoll’s has launched its Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries. The blackberry marks Driscoll’s as the first company to market a complete berry patch premium flavor offering across strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Driscoll’s Limited Edition collection is a curated series of best of season, ultra-flavorful offerings. The premium blackberries follow the marketplace success of Driscoll’s Sweetest […]
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Graeter’s Ice Cream, Braxton Brewing Co. Launch New Collaboration
Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter’s Ice Cream are releasing a new innovation that brings two Cincinnati-area brands together once again. On Friday, Feb. 28, Graeter’s Black Cherry Chocolate Chip White Stout will be available at a tapping and release party at Braxton Brewing Co. Beginning March 2, consumers also will be able to purchase 16-oz. […]
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NMPF: FDA Doesn’t Know Where To Go On Fake Dairy? We’ve Got A Map
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), based in Arlington, Virginia, issued a statement Feb. 25 urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on fake-milk labeling and other issues. The statement follows: “More than one year after comments closed on FDA’s request for information on fake-milk labeling; with health organizations warning against inappropriate […]
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Fareway Stores President Announces 4 Officer Promotions
Fareway Stores President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer recently announced the promotions of four officers. Garrett S. Piklapp was named EVP/secretary/general counsel, Pat Goldsmith was named VP of facilities and projects, John Cramer was named VP of retail and Clint Jenkins was named VP of wholesale purchasing. “We are excited for these individuals to advance […]
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SEPC Unveils New Logo Ahead Of Southern Exposure 2020
Southeast Produce Council (SEPC), the premier produce resource in the Southeast, unveils a brand refresh to mark 20 years of success and symbolize progress as well as the future of the association. Ahead of Southern Exposure, to be held Feb. 27-29 in Tampa, Florida, SEPC is debuting a new logo and website to kick off the […]
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National Grocers Association Crowns 2020 Best Bagger
Nicole Cote of Hannaford Supermarket in Maine defeated 22 other best baggers from across the country to claim a grand prize of $10,000 in the Feb. 24 National Grocers Association (NGA) Best Bagger Championship. The event is sponsored by PepsiCo and emceed by Akbar Gbajabiamila, co-host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and author of “Everyone […]
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USA Pears Campaign Creates Movement Around Healthy Habits
To encourage consumers to keep thinking about fresh fruit as a healthy staple during an optimal time of year, USA Pears once again is launching the #WhatsInYourFruitBowl initiative. This marks the third year USA Pears will be running #WhatsInYourFruitBowl, which takes place March 1-31. According to research, habits are more likely to be formed when there is a […]