Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern celebrates “25 Years of Flavor” with an event to celebrate the anniversary in the location it was originally founded by entrepreneur Roy Solomon. The celebration is scheduled for Sept. 15 at Tin Can Alley. Tin Can Alley has gained national recognition as an innovative venue featuring locally inspired food, beverages and […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inThe Kroger Co., BJ's Wholesale Club, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District Debuts Burgers In Kroger, Celebrates With Giveaway
Los Angeles-based Meat District has expanded its burger distribution to the meat aisle of Kroger grocery stores nationwide. To celebrate the expansion, Meat District is giving away $10,000 in a contest. “Our partnership with Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, marks a major milestone for us. We’re thrilled and honored to be partnering with Kroger,” said Zack Leveson, COO […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Northeast
Reed’s, Sprouts Farmers Market Partner For Swing-Lid Bottle
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Reed’s, owner of handcrafted, all-natural ginger beverages, announced the launch of the new Reed’s Harvest Spiced Apple Cider. The all-natural ginger beverage is available in approximately 380 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide in classic half-liter, glass swing-lid packaging. The pint-sized glass bottles feature a ceramic, swing-lid resealable top, making it easier to enjoy the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Adds Ruffles Ridge Twists To Product Line
Plano, Texas-based Ruffles is partnering with the WNBA and one of its players, A’ja Wilson, to launch the Ruffles Ridge Twists product line. The new Ruffles Ridge Twists also come in Double Cheddar and Wilson’s own flavor, Smoky Barbecue. “I grew up eating Ruffles so it’s a dream come true to join the family of Chip Deal athletes and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Fiji Water Transitions Bottle To Recycled Plastic
Los Angeles-based Fiji Water has transitioned its 500 milliliters and 330 milliliters bottles to 100 percent recycled plastic in the U.S. The move is a step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65 percent of Fiji Water’s bottle volume in the U.S. with recycled material. The company is committed to continue shifting its entire portfolio […]
Posted inMeijer, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Launches Crafted Market Heat-And-Eat Meals
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Own Brands Named ‘Best New Products’
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced that 10 of its Own Brand products have been awarded medals from Store Brands 2022 Editors’ Picks for best new products. Its Naturally Better line received two gold medals for meat products and another for its organic Medium-Chain Tri-glycerides oil in the general grocery category. The Prestige Own Brand product […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign
Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest. “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]