Posted inProduce News, Midwest

Ball’s Food Stores Supports ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Program

Kansas City, Kansas-based Ball’s Food Stores is supporting the “Buy Fresh Buy Local” program and local chapters of the movement. August is prime time for harvesting late summer produce, such as peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplants and sweet corn.  Working with more than 150 local growers, the grocer provides a selection of natural and sustainable products […]

Posted inAssociation News, National, Nonfood Items

IHA To Host Three New Events At Education Summits

Two International Housewares Association educational summits, Chess: Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession and the International Business Council’s Global Forum, will be held in-person this fall along with a new event by the recently formed Housewares Credit Group. Under the banner “Housewares Homecoming,” the three events will take place together for the first time, uniting industry alumni, veterans […]

Posted inProduce News, Northeast

Little Leaf Farms Introduces Sweet Baby Butter Leaf Lettuce

Devens, Massachusetts-based Little Leaf Farms has launched its new lettuce variety, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf. Grown in a hydroponic greenhouse producing lettuce year-round, Sweet Baby Butter Leaf lettuce features a sweet and crispy texture. “With a balance of sweetness, crispness and tenderness, we know Sweet Baby Butter Leaf will be a welcomed addition to our product line,” […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Mariani Probiotic Prunes Wins Healthy Snack Award

The Mariani family has announced that Mariani’s Probiotic Prunes is a recipient of the 2022 Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Awards. The California-grown prunes are infused with GanedenBC30 probiotics to deliver active cultures that are 10 times more effective than yogurt.  The award supports Mariani’s mission to help consumers who seek healthier options, especially with snacks, […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southeast

Publix To Offer Curbside Pharmacy Pickup In Select Stores

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has launched curbside pharmacy pickup at select stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” said […]

Posted inDeli News, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest

Van’s Kitchen Navigates Release Of New Product During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to figure out how to connect remotely, network in new ways and attempt to conduct business during an unprecedented time. Van’s Kitchen, based out of Dallas, Texas, was among the many businesses that had to quickly adjust.  The 36-year-old company is a minority-, women- and family-owned and -operated business. Theresa […]