Posted inBeverage News, Southwest

Rocky Mountain High Brands’ Launches Pediatric Electrolyte Flavors

Plano, Texas-based Rocky Mountain High Brands Inc. has announced a leading operator of discount variety stores will now carry the company’s Great Choice’s pediatric electrolyte grape and fruit flavors in 16.9 oz bottles. The drinks are on shelves in stores throughout the country and will soon be available in more chain locations this summer. This […]

Posted inInternational Foods, National

Apollo Funds To Acquire Cardenas Markets

Apollo announced that funds managed by its affiliates have agreed to acquire Cardenas Markets, a grocery retailer focused on serving the Hispanic community, from investment funds affiliated with KKR, a global investment firm. Upon completion of the transaction, Apollo Funds will combine Tony’s Fresh Market, a Chicago-based portfolio company, with Cardenas Markets, which operates across […]

Posted inDeli News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Will Celebrate Father’s Day With Meals, Specials

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. wants to help families celebrate dad and spend time together this Father’s Day with a variety of deals and products. The specialty food retailer is offering special pricing on a Father’s Day meal, along with several gift options for dad’s big day. According to the National Retail Federation, one […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Partners With Flashfood For Five-Store Pilot

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, has begun a pilot partnership with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that provides customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date.  The five-store pilot will bring the app to Los Angeles County shoppers in Palmdale and Lancaster for the first time, expanding Flashfood’s presence […]

Posted inProduce News, National

Green Giant Survey Reveals Broccoli As America’s Favorite Vegetable

Green Giant announced new consumer survey results that found broccoli remains America’s favorite vegetable for 2022. The Green Giant brand polled more than 5,000 Americans for its annual “Favorite Veggie” open-ended survey to determine consumers’ favorite vegetables timed to National Eat Your Vegetables Day, held June 17. Key survey findings include: Broccoli Takes the Crown Again: Broccoli is the […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast

Al Fresco Launches ‘Tastes Just Like Chicken’ Sausages

Chelsea, Massachusetts-based Al Fresco all natural is offering consumers a new way to experience their favorite comfort foods and meals with the launch of its “Tastes Just Like” Chicken Sausages. The products will be on shelves at Stop & Shop and gain additional retailer distribution over the summer. Inspired by popular chicken dishes, the “Tastes […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast

Smithfield Foods To Close Vernon, CA Facility

Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc. will cease all harvest and processing operations in Vernon, California, in early 2023 and, at the same time, align its hog production system by reducing its sow herd in its Western region. The company will decrease its sow herd in Utah and is exploring strategic options to exit its farms in Arizona and California. Smithfield harvests company-owned hogs in Vernon […]

Posted inDairy News, Midwest

Eagle Foods To Acquire Helper, Suddenly Salad Brands From General Mills

Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills Inc. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022, subject to regulatory approval. “We are builders of brands, categories and people,” said Bernard Kreilmann, CEO of Eagle Foods. “The […]