Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is donating four million meals and deploying other disaster relief efforts to support those impacted by the recent flooding and severe weather from Hurricane Ian in Florida. The company is partnering with Walmart to help distribute more than one million pounds of protein to feed those in need in Fort Myers, […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Offers Accessible, Adaptive Children’s Halloween Costumes
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children’s costumes to its selection of Halloween costumes. “We aim for our stores to be a welcoming and supportive environment where every customer sees themselves reflected in our team and their needs are met in our products,” said Ryan Yarnell, seasonal décor buyer for Meijer. “So, when our customers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Celebrates National Seafood Month With Relaunch
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is diving into National Seafood Month with the relaunch of Waterfront Bistro. Waterfront Bistro, which can be found at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, features the “Responsible Choice” logo indicating that 100 percent of its seafood items meet Albertsons Cos.’ Responsible Seafood Policy. Waterfront Bistro seafood is third-party audited […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Anticipation Building For Produce Industry’s Largest Gathering
The Global Produce and Floral Show will be the first time for the industry to come together under the new International Fresh Produce Association. Scheduled for Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida, it will be the largest gathering of the year for the global produce and floral supply chain to connect and do business, according to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Kroger Shares America’s Favorites Candies Ahead Of Holiday
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared America’s favorite candies heading into the Halloween season. The grocer, who sells millions of pounds of candy each year, revealed that it expects shoppers will again reach for Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to fill their baskets more than any other candy this Halloween. “We expect our shoppers will […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Celebrates Halloween With Limited-Edition Nugget Shapes
For the Halloween season, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson brand is introducing spooky nuggets. The limited-edition nuggets come in three shapes: pumpkins, bats and ghosts. Made with 100 percent white meat chicken raised with no antibiotics, Spooky Nuggets are available through a giveaway on the brand’s Instagram page. “Our Fun Nuggets are a fan favorite, and we want to […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Snacks Brands
Mars Releases M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew Candies
M&M’s, a brand of Newark, New Jersey-based Mars, has released its latest product, M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew. The product features a combination of coffee and caramel, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in a colorful candy shell. “More and more coffee drinkers are exploring new flavor combinations, with cold brew ranking as one of Gen Z’s […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Casa Azul Launches Recyclable Metal Packaging Cans
Two beverage entrepreneurs have partnered to launch Los Angeles, California-based Casa Azul featuring a recyclable metal packaging can. Building a brand is not new for Lance Collins and Mike Repole. Collins started Fuze and NOS Energy, while Repole launched Smart Water and Vitamin Water. Together, the two creators have crafted the Casa Azul Tequila Soda. Packaged in […]