CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is offering customers in the Greater Boston area the ability to enroll in CarePass, a new pilot membership rewards program offering additional benefits to the company’s ExtraCare Rewards Program. The program offers members a suite of in-store and online perks, including free delivery on most medications and purchases, […]
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Geisinger Expands Medication Take-Back Program In Weis Pharmacies
In observation of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 27, Geisinger expanded its medication take-back program with the addition of seven new medication take-back boxes at Weis Markets pharmacies in Coal Township, Milton, Shamokin, Sunbury, Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Mifflintown (see full list below). The goals of the medication take-back program are twofold: to decrease the abuse […]
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Listerine Launches Mouthwash-Free, On-The-Go Tablets
Listerine is rolling out its largest product launch in years: Listerine Ready Tabs, Clean Mint solid-to-liquid tablets that do not contain mouthwash and freshen breath for up to four hours on-the-go in 40 seconds and three easy steps. First, chew the tab for 10 seconds to transform the solid tablet to a liquid. Then swish […]
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FrieslandCampina Debuts New Products In Frico Cheese Line
FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy companies, is debuting new cheese products under the Frico brand. The company has sold products in the U.S. for more than 50 years, and FrieslandCampina farms, factories and products have long been a part of the daily life of millions of people all over the world, the company […]
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Food City Launching Annual ‘Race Against Hunger’ Oct. 31
Food City once again will raise funds for local nonprofit hunger relief organizations through its annual Race Against Hunger campaign, co-sponsored by Kellogg’s. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 27, $1, $3 and $5 scannable cards will be available at each Food City checkout. Customers wishing to make a donation select the desired dollar amount […]
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Welch’s Fruit Snacks’ Superfruit Offering Targets Trend Seekers
Michael Rosenberg, CEO of The Promotion in Motion Cos., was representing Welch’s Fruit Snacks’ new superfruit offering at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Expo, held Oct. 8-10 in Las Vegas. The superfruit mix has “some really interesting flavors that are really on trend right now, like blends of goji berry and starfruit […]
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Tyson Foods Awards $500K To Nonprofit Partners In West Tennessee
Education, hunger relief, housing and other community needs are the focus of $500,000 in community grants from Tyson Foods to six nonprofit organizations in West Tennessee. The grants are focused in the City of Humboldt and Gibson County, where earlier this year Tyson broke ground on a new chicken processing facility. A group of Gibson […]
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PepsiCo Sets New Packaging Goal Of 25% Recycled Plastic Content
As part of its sustainable plastics plan, PepsiCo Inc. has set its sights on a new goal to use 25 percent recycled content in its plastic packaging by 2025. PepsiCo aims to achieve this goal by collaborating with suppliers and partners, helping to increase consumer education, fostering cross-industry and public-private partnerships, and advocating for improved […]
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Roche Bros. And One Mighty Mill Debut Local Farm-To-Table Wheat
Roche Bros. is the first retailer to carry freshly milled flour and baked goods from One Mighty Mill. Available in select Roche Bros. stores, One Mighty Mills’ whole wheat flour, bagels and tortillas are all made from transitional organic wheat grown in Linneus, Maine, and milled in Lynn, Massachusetts. The traditional process keeps the […]
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New Natural Grocers Store Coming To Woodland Park, Colorado
Natural Grocers is preparing to open a new store in Woodland Park, Colorado, and plans to hire 18 full-time crew members to lead the new location at 916 Paradise Lodge Lane. The retailers will host open interviews for department leaders, cashiers and store support on Nov. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Natural Grocers store located […]
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Foster Farms Introduces ‘Bold Bites’ On-The-Go Chicken Snacks
California-based all-natural chicken producer Foster Farms is rolling out Bold Bites, a new on-the-go chicken snack. Bold Bites are fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken breast pieces delivering 15g of protein per serving. Packaged in grab-and-go, single-serve pouches, the new product line includes five varieties—Cajun, Chile Verde, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk and Parmesan Garlic—and is free of hormones, artificial colors and […]
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Winn-Dixie Unveils Newly Remodeled Store In Lakeland, Florida
Winn-Dixie officially reopened a recently remodeled store in Lakeland, Florida, in response to customers who asked for an improved shopping experience. As part of the grand opening ceremony and to officially reintroduce the community to the new and improved store, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 25 at the store located […]
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Geissler’s Supermarkets Names New Sales And Marketing Director
South Windsor, Connecticut-based Geissler’s Supermarkets appointed Kevin Brouillard as its new director of sales and marketing, effective Oct. 22. Brouillard is reporting to Robert Rybick, Geissler’s president and CEO. Brouillard’s goals will be to drive incremental sales through enhanced merchandising and marketing efforts. He will be responsible for cultivating and expanding vendor relations, especially with the […]
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Eataly Las Vegas Will Open At Park MGM This December
Eataly, an Italian marketplace, will open its Las Vegas location at Park MGM in December, marking its sixth U.S. location. The 40,000-s.f. “culinary destination,” located directly on the Las Vegas Strip, will serve as Park MGM’s main entrance and feature food counters, bars, cafes and dining experiences offering traditional Italian food. Eataly Las Vegas will feature al fresco dining, […]
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Ohio Launches Text-To-Play Lottery, Available At Buehler’s, Kroger
As shoppers across the country race to get tickets for the record-setting $1.6 billion (as of Oct. 23) Mega Millions jackpot, Ohioans have access to a new way to play that provides a convenient lottery experience. The new text-to-play Lottery Card—now available in Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Giant Eagle and Kroger—allows Ohio consumers to enter draw games on their […]
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Capra Foods Is First U.S. Lamb Company To Receive ‘Step 5’ Certification
Capra Foods, based in Goldthwaite, Texas, has become what it says is the first U.S.-based lamb company to receive the Global Animal Partnership’s (GAP) Step 5 Animal Welfare rating. According to Capra, it received the highest rating ever issued to a commercial lamb program globally. GAP, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Austin, Texas, is […]
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Atlantic Capes Fisheries Names Bolton Its New CEO
Daniel Cohen, founder and CEO of Atlantic Capes Fisheries (ACF), is retiring as CEO and is naming Jeffrey Bolton as his successor. As the new CEO, Bolton will have direct management responsibility for all of the company’s operating units worldwide including its expansion investment and new business development activities. He will report directly to the […]
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ShopRite To Cut Ribbon For New Store In Riverhead, New York
ShopRite plans to cut the ribbon on a full-service supermarket in Riverhead, New York, with a ceremony set for 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. Located at 1510 Old Country Road in the Riverhead Centre Plaza, the 60,000-s.f. supermarket is owned by K Thompson Foods LLC, a family-run company operated by Ken Thompson and his […]
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Coca-Cola Leadership Changes Include New President And COO
The Coca-Cola Co. is making a number of changes to its top leadership, including electing a new president and chief operating officer and implementing a succession plan for its chief financial officer. The board of directors elected Brian Smith to serve as president and COO, effective Jan. 1. He will report to James Quincey, the […]
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Fairlife Debuts Drinkable, Lactose-Free ‘Fairlife Smart Snacks’
Dairy company Fairlife LLC has launched fairlife smart snacks, a collection of snack-sized beverages designed to curb hunger between meals. The latest addition to the company’s portfolio of beverages, smart snacks are made with fairlife ultra-filtered milk, which is dairy milk that has been cold-filtered to remove the lactose while delivering 50 percent more protein and […]