Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its third annual “Cheers to Heroes” campaign to honor and celebrate America’s veterans. This year’s campaign will have a focus on saluting U.S. veterans by partnering with two charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Rebrands, Introduces New Flavors, Donates $250K
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand, has debuted a new look and expanded its portfolio of hummus products at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three original flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic and Roasted Garlic, in the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Moser’s Opens Store With Attached Champs Chicken Drive-Thru
Moser’s, a family-owned grocery store chain, opened a newly-built supermarket in Columbia, Missouri on May 4, featuring a drive-thru Champs Chicken. The drive-thru location features an innovative double-line kitchen layout and an integrated order management system with digital drive-thru menu boards and mobile app technology. “We have the full recipe for success right here with […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years. He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inCoborn's, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Coborn’s Inc. Launches Four Brothers Barbecue Smoked Entrees
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has launched Four Brothers Barbecue entrees exclusively sold in the company’s Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods banners. The new product assortment includes hardwood smoked pulled pork, chicken, ribs and briskets, along with new chef-created sides available in the deli or meat departments. The original recipes are branded with the company’s […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Southeast
The Fresh Market To Offer Color-Changing Peonies For Limited Time
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. will be carrying Command Performance Peonies for a limited time. This hybrid peony variety changes color every day. Command Performance peonies are grown in Southwest France in the region of Gironde, near the city of Bordeaux. The fully double-bomb shaped flowers are among the largest of all peony varieties. Once […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest
Sprouts To Begin Selling Mananalu’s Infinitely Recyclable Bottled Water
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Mananalu to carry its purified drinking water at Sprouts locations nationwide. For every bottle purchased at Sprouts, Mananalu will continue to remove the equivalent of one plastic bottle from ocean-going waste together with rePurpose Global. The partnership occurs at a pivotal time for Mananalu, dovetailing with the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Southwest
Stryve Foods Inc. Announces Leadership Transitions
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced new leadership succession plans with the appointment of Christopher Boever as the company’s CEO, starting May 23. In connection, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of chief growth officer. These changes are a part of a long-term succession plan that the company says allows for an […]