Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items

Meijer Prepares To Administer Updated COVID-19 Boosters

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer pharmacists suggest scheduling the updated COVID-19 booster, which targets the most commonly circulating BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron strains and is available at Meijer pharmacies. Other vaccines, including flu shots, can be scheduled at the same time. “The pace of our household routines began to increase with the return to school and will […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Commits $2.5M To Feeding America Food Banks

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced its commitment of $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America member food banks to provide greater access to protein in communities facing hunger. This September, during Hunger Action Month, Tyson is also donating 2.5 million pounds of protein, the equivalent of 10 million meals, to […]

Posted inCenter Store, Midwest

Kellogg Releases On-The-Go Cereal Instabowls

Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg has launched Instabowls, allowing consumers to get milk for on-the-go trips by adding cold water. The line-up features Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Raisin Bran Crunch brands. “In recent years, there has been a huge trend toward portability for food, especially as busy schedules and life’s everyday curve […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National

Survey Reports Candy Companies Providing Deeper Transparency

America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a report issued Sept. 8 by Partnership for a Healthier America and the National Confectioners Association. The report found that leading chocolate and candy companies – Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Ferrara Candy Company, Lindt, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Russell Stover Chocolates – met and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest

Walmart To Offer Health Care Through United Health Group

Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and UnitedHealth Group have announced the beginning of a 10-year, wide-ranging collaboration, bringing together the collective expertise of the companies in serving millions of people with affordable health services that improve health outcomes and improve the patient experience. The collaboration will start in 2023 with 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast

Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Give Peaches To Food Bank Program

For the eighth year, Titan Farms and Harris Teeter have donated peaches to Second Harvest Food Banks in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s donation to the “Peaches with a Purpose” program was especially important to local communities, with 76,000 pounds of peaches donated to local food banks, which is more than double last […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Cargill Donates $4.9M To Feeding America For Hunger Relief

Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced a $4.9 million donation to the Feeding America network of food banks.  A key component of Cargill’s latest donation will include $1.9 million in support of increasing the supply of protein throughout the charitable food system. Protein, including chicken, beef, pork and even some plant-based foods, are the most requested items for […]