North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a liquor store adjacent to its grocery store Nov. 9 at 4305 Canton Pike in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The liquor store will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. “I’m excited to open this new store in Hopkinsville and offer our neighbors a wide […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
NCSA Inducts 12 Industry Leaders Into 2022 Candy Hall Of Fame
The National Confectionery Sales Association honored 12 industry leaders during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. The inductees were: Doug Boes, Shankman & Associates; Jennifer Dilts, Dollar General Corp.; Peter Greweling, Culinary Institute of America; Jeff Grossman, YummyEarth; Dwayne Hallan, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Specialty Items For Thanksgiving
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers specialty items for Thanksgiving, such as turkey pre-orders, holiday recipes and potential savings through Nov. 26. Natural Grocers’ customers can choose from six types of turkeys at various sizes to fit their budgets and taste preferences, including Mary’s free-range pre-cooked, oven-roasted turkey. Since its start in 1954, Mary’s Free-Range Turkey is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Beaver Street Fisheries Expands Sea Best Seafood Festival Line
Jacksonville, Florida-based Beaver Street Fisheries is launching a new selection to its Sea Best Seafood Festival line. The brand launched in 2018 as an all-in-one bag, seafood boil ready to prepare in one pot. “Continued research tells us consumers want to enjoy seafood at home. It also tells us that they want it without too much fuss […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Envy Promotes ‘Holiday Apple’ Campaign With Hallmark Channel
Los Angeles, California-based Envy apples will kick off the 2022 holiday season with a comprehensive marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions. For the third consecutive year, Envy is partnering with the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas,” the network’s annual celebration of all-new original holiday films. “The holiday season is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson To Host Black College World Series In Montgomery, AL
The Black College World Series, presented by Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, will return May 9-13 to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Eight HBCUs will compete for the third BCWS championship. “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” said Paul Davis, VP and chief equity, inclusion and diversity […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]