Walden, New York-based Angry Orchard has launched its Angry Orchard Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple Imperial Hard Cider. Imperial higher ABV options are driving growth across beer, FMB and cider categories. Angry Orchard’s newest innovation marks the brand’s first nationally available 8 percent ABV cider. Hardcore Dark Cherry Apple is made with traditional cider apples and blended with […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Oui By Yoplait Launches Refreshed Yogurt Product
Oui by Minneapolis-based Yoplait has launched a new partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and best-selling author Eve Rodsky. Together, the three have released “Say Oui to Me,” a three-part video series in which Rodsky meets and invites women to find their “Unicorn Space” – the personal time to prioritize their interests. In addition to the Hello Sunshine […]
Posted inProduce News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Stop & Shop Introduces Refreshed Grove Hall Store
Stop & Shop has opened a refreshed store Aug. 19 in the Grove Hall neighborhood of Boston. The grocer will unveil a new community wellness space built to host programming at no cost to the community. Another highlight of the updated Grove Hall Stop & Shop location is an in-store dietitian offering free nutrition programming […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Fig Growers Celebrate Beginning Of Crop Season
Fresh Fig season is officially underway, according to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association. This year’s initial crop, known as the breba crop, delivered the first Mission figs of the season May-June. The main crop, now underway, is delivering plump varieties, such as Brown Turkeys and Sierras. Additional varieties will continue to become available through […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Producer Owned Beef Receives $12M For Processing Facility
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state will support the creation of Producer Owned Beef’s processing facility in Amarillo through the Texas Enterprise Fund. The facility is the first in the U.S. to be owned by cattle producers and operated by beef processing industry veterans. Abbott’s office presented the award at a launch event Aug. 10. in Amarillo with […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
IFPA Names Linney As Keynote General Session Speaker
International Fresh Produce Association has announced that Laura Linney will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session on Oct. 29 at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. The session, titled “Women in Film: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry” will feature Linney’s insights on her experience in Hollywood. Laura Linney is […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
505 Southwestern Hosts ‘25 Years Of Flavor’ Celebration Event
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 […]
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 […]