Boulder, Colorado-based Good Day Chocolate, the nationally distributed, category creator of chocolate supplements, is launching a new CBD product line that combines Fair Trade chocolate with pure, third-party-tested CBD in the form of broad spectrum hemp extract, organically grown at farms in Oregon and Colorado, with zero percent THC. The company says as a whole […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, National
New CFI Research Takes Closer Look At Sugar-Conscious Consumers
New research shows there are two distinct groups paying attention to the sweet substances added to enhance the flavor of some of our favorite foods and beverages. A report from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) details the motivations, fears, attitudes and values of two dominant consumer segments, the cautious and carefree, who are engaging […]
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FMI Commends USDA Effort To Provide Regulatory Framework For Hemp
On Oct. 29, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of a federal regulatory framework for domestic hemp, which establishes a domestic hemp production program as set forth in the 2018 Farm Bill. This interim rule is intended to help expand production of domestic hemp and to help meet the growing consumer demand […]
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Gelson’s Debuts New Offerings From ‘Winemaker of the Year’ Fayard
Encino, California-based Gelson’s is launching three new bottlings in its exclusive collection of Gelson’s Wines, all produced through its ongoing collaboration with Julien Fayard, named 2016 “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Spectrum. On November 2, from 2 until 5 p.m., all 27 Gelson’s stores will pour samples of the newly curated wines, complemented by holiday meal […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
Ingles Teams Up With ABCCM, WLOS-TV, iHeartRadio To Donate Meals
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m., Ingles Markets, along with partners ABCCM, WLOS-TV and iHeartRadio, will present the total amount of food and funds raised during the Ingles’ Kids Pantry one-day food drive held on Oct. 9. The drive, held at the Ingles Market on Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina, consisted of 60 […]
Posted inSouthwest, Center Store, Packaging News
Wholesome Introduces Allulose, A New Natural Ingredient Sweetener
Wholesome Sweeteners has introduced Wholesome Allulose, a new natural ingredient that offers zero-calorie sweetness with no net carbohydrates or glycemic impact. In a recent study published by the International Food Information Council Foundation, 77 percent of respondents were limiting or avoiding sugar in their diets. Allulose has zero calories, zero net carbohydrates, zero glycemic impact and […]
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Basics Opens Doors To New Market In Tualatin, Oregon
Basics, a new food market designed to help people cook more at home with fresh, regional ingredients, is opening this month in Tualatin, Oregon. Across from Dutch Bros. Coffee at 8680 Southwest Old Tualatin Sherwood Road, the store features seasonally rotating meal stations, nutrition classes and cooking demos, all under one roof. Locally owned Basics […]
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Strike Looms At General Mills Production Facility In Iowa
According to the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s (RWDSU) Local 110, the workers at General Mills’ production facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, may go on strike. At their last negotiations meeting, General Mills presented a “last, best and final” offer to workers. The offer did not include any real protections of a labor contract, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Northeast
Curaleaf Completes Acquisition Of Acres Cultivation, Processing Facilities
Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has closed the acquisition of the cultivation and processing assets of Acres Cannabis in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, known as Acres Cultivation. This includes 269,000 s.f. of operating cultivation facilities and a 3,200-s.f. processing lab. With the closing of Acres Cultivation, Curaleaf significantly increases its cultivation and processing operations in Nevada, […]
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Nominations Being Accepted For 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards
United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This program recognizes 25 outstanding retail produce managers for their innovative merchandising, produce-related community outreach, increased store sales and recognition among company peers. The Retail Produce Manager Awards Program, sponsored by Dole Food Co., Inc. and now in its 16th year, […]
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Walmart Adds Adult Beverages To Grocery Pickup 2,000 Stores
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is now offering adult beverages for through its grocery pickup service customers in 2,000 locations in 29 states, including California, Texas and Florida. Shoppers can select a wide variety of wine and beer options, in accordance with state and local regulations, often including regional or local brands. Select locations also allow for […]
Posted inCenter Store, Corporate Store News, Midwest, New Products
S&W Heirloom Series Beans Launch At Whole Foods Market
Faribault, Minnesota-based S&W Beans has launched its S&W Heirloom Series of beans, which are available only at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. “At S&W Beans, we strive to be forward-thinking leaders in beans, focused on new and exciting ways to bring beans to market. We are extremely proud of our Heirloom Series launch, which has […]
Posted inProduce News, Bakery News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Giant Reopens Former Musser’s In Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Giant Food Stores celebrated the grand opening of its store in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1. Giant entered into an agreement to acquire the 45,000-s.f. location at 1750 Quentin Road from Musser’s Markets in August. The store is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week and employs approximately 100 full- and part- time […]
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Food Lion Opens New Store In Raleigh, North Carolina
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Food Lion opened the doors of its store at 7905 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. A ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled at 7:45 a.m., followed by the store opening at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers in line received a mystery gift card valued from $10-$200, a Food […]
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Blount Names Scooter Bay Retail Broker Of The Year
Blount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of handcrafted soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice, has named Chicago-based Scooter Bay Sales Co. as Retail Broker of the Year. The award is part of Blount’s annual “Relentless Pursuit of Excellence Awards” program, which recognizes excellence and dedication to customers among the company’s […]
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Molson Coors Closing Offices, Cutting Staff In ‘Revitalization Plan’
In addition to reporting its 2019 third quarter results, Molson Coors Brewing Co. has revealed what it calls a “revitalization plan” to facilitate growth, improve efficiency and “unlock resources” to reinvest in the business. One way the company is unlocking resources is consolidating and reorganizing office locations. The Denver, Colorado, office will be closed, and […]
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Prairie Farms Launches Its New Chocolate Custard
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms is adding Chocolate Custard to its line of holiday milk flavors, including chocolate mint, sugar cookie, maple pecan, pumpkin spice, egg nog and custard. Prairie Farms’ egg nogs and holiday custards are made with recipes that blend locally produced milk, cream, sugar and egg yolks with spices. “Simple ingredients combined […]
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Soft-Baked Cookies Added To Dewey’s Bakery Portfolio
North Carolina-based Dewey’s Bakery has been baking in the foothills of North Carolina since 1930. Now, the company is introducing Southern-inspired soft-baked cookies and new cracker varieties across the country. “Our Soft Baked cookies are now available in many of the nation’s finest food retailers,” said Scott Livengood, CEO and owner of Dewey’s Bakery, which is […]
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RFG Promotes Nelson, Hires Lodge For EVP Roles
Rancho Cordova, California-based Renaissance Food Group (RFG), a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers Inc., has promoted Raina Nelson to EVP of business development, one of two newly created EVP positions at the company. Mark Lodge, formerly with Revolution Foods, joins RFG as the new EVP of operations. In her new […]
Posted inDairy News, Industry News, Midwest, Perishables
Vital Farms Expanding, Adding More Than 50 Full-Time Jobs In Missouri
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp offering pasture-raised products nationwide, is expanding its operations in Springfield, Missouri, just three years after breaking ground on its first facility there. Dubbed “Egg Central Station,” the company’s 84,000-s.f. facility in Partnership Industrial Center West currently employs nearly 100 crew members. The expansion will add 64,000-s.f. of space and more […]