As Americans move past the holidays and return to everyday routines, frozen and dairy foods are emerging as essential staples that help consumers manage food budgets, reduce waste and simplify daily meal planning, according to a new press release from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). With their longer shelf life and ready-when-needed […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Finance News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Completes Sale Of Vitacost.com To iHerb
The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of Vitacost.com Inc., an e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements and other health and wellness products, to iHerb LLC. The transaction closed Jan. 8. Kroger said the decision to sell Vitacost.com reflects its ongoing review of non-core assets “to determine their ongoing contribution and role within the company as […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Launches Better Care Services, Rolls Back Prices
Walmart is starting the new year with an expanded focus on customer health and affordability through the launch of Better Care Services and lowering prices on more than 1,000 wellness-focused products across food, supplements, over-the-counter items and fitness essentials. The initiative is part of Walmart’s effort to make healthcare and healthy living more accessible for […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Celebrates National Bagel Day With Free Baked Goods
Stop & Shop is marking National Bagel Day with a weeklong promotion that gives customers a free bakery bagel at all its stores. From Jan. 9-15, shoppers can receive one free pick-your-own bagel (no purchase required) at any Stop & Shop. To redeem the offer, they must check in at the Savings Station kiosk, at […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, Northeast
Scott & Jon’s Unveils Refreshed Branding, Enhanced Recipes For Frozen Seafood Line
Scott & Jon’s, the Auburn, Maine-based frozen seafood brand founded by brothers Scott and Jon Demers, is unveiling a new brand identity featuring updated packaging, enhanced recipes and refined messaging while staying true to its Maine roots. The refreshed branding is an evolution rather than a complete overhaul, the company said. The updated look, upgraded […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, West
FitVine Wine Launches Functional Non-Alcoholic Line
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers‘ FitVine Wine brand has launched FitVine Free, which the company says is the first functional verjus-based non-alcoholic wine on the market. The Certified B Corp company said FitVine Free was created for consumers who want to enjoy the ritual and flavor of wine without alcohol, added sugar or excess calories. Unlike […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot To Remove Artificial Dyes From Private Label Products
As shoppers increasingly turn to store brands for high-quality groceries, Save A Lot is working with its suppliers to remove seven artificial dyes from all private label offerings. Customers can already see these changes across several product categories, including Crystal Falls sparkling beverages and Kurtz salad dressings, with all 113 impacted products slated to be updated […]
Posted inAssociation News, Health & Wellness, National, News
FMI Welcomes Release Of 2026 Dietary Guidelines For Americans
FMI – The Food Industry Association has issued a statement welcoming the release of the updated U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Updated every five years by the agriculture department and Health and Human Services, the guidelines serve as the foundation for federal nutrition policy, education efforts and food programs such as school […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Introduces FoodHealth Score To Customers
Hy-Vee Inc., which operates more than 280 grocery stores across eight Midwestern states, is collaborating with the FoodHealth Co. to bring the FoodHealth Score to shoppers. The FoodHealth Score is a 1-100 scoring system that enables customers to compare the nutritional value of individual foods. Each product receives a score based on its nutrient density […]
Posted inExecutive News, Frozen Food, Marketing News, News, Northeast
B&G Foods Names Ozgopoyan As EVP, Sales
B&G Foods Inc., a New Jersey-based maker and distributor of branded shelf-stable and frozen foods, has appointed John Ozgopoyan as EVP of sales, a move to support the company’s long-term sales growth across retail and foodservice channels. Ozgopoyan joins B&G Foods with more than two decades of sales leadership experience in the CPG sector. In […]
Posted inBakery News, Finance News, National, News
Gonnella Baking Co. Acquires Lineage Manufacturing LLC
Gonnella Baking Co. has acquired Lineage Manufacturing LLC, a producer of frozen dough products, in a move that significantly expands Gonnella’s manufacturing footprint and strengthens its national supply-chain capabilities. As part of the transaction, Gonnella will continue operating a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located within Lineage’s cold-storage campus in Centralia, Washington. The site operates as Gonnella […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National, News
Report: Gum, Mint Sales To Grow $1B By 2030
The National Confectioners Association’s inaugural “Getting to Know Gum and Mint Consumers 2025” report found that gum and mints account for 13 percent of all confectionery sales. Generational turnovers are reshaping subcategories, with Millennial and Gen Z consumers driving virtually all growth in gum and mints, according to the report. As such, total gum and […]
Posted inProduce News, Finance News, National, News
80 Acres Farms Broadens Retail Footprint Nationwide
80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming supplier of pesticide-free produce grown in controlled-environment farms, is expanding distribution of its microgreens to more grocery retailers across the U.S.. Shoppers can find 80 Acres Farms branded microgreens at retail banners including Albertson’s, Dorothy Lane Markets, The Fresh Market, H-E-B, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Meijer, Metro Market, Pick ’n […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, National, News
Registration Open For 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Registration for the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo – set for May 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas – is open for all attendees. The annual show gathers thought leaders and industry experts to share and gain insights, connect with fellow professionals and drive the candy and snack industries forward. “Sweets […]
Posted inProduce News, News, West
California Pear Farmers Seek Relief From Surging Imports
California pear farmers are fighting for survival as a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina continues to flood the U.S. market each year just as the domestic harvest begins. Industry leaders are in discussions with staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to find relief from a situation they say has […]
Posted inCenter Store, Finance News, News, Northeast
Patriot Pickle Completes Acquisition Of Cosmo’s Food Products
Patriot Pickle has acquired Cosmo’s Food Products, a West Haven, Connecticut-based manufacturer of premium pepper products and antipasto specialties. The acquisition brings together two family-rooted businesses and expands Patriot’s product portfolio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1944 by the Laudano family, Cosmo’s is a supplier to grocers, restaurants and foodservice distributors. […]
Posted inDairy News, News, Northeast
Pete & Gerry’s Named To 2025 Best In Business List For Social Good
Bridgewater, Massachusetts-based Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business list in the Social Good category, an annual ranking that recognizes companies making positive impact through purpose-driven initiatives and community engagement. The Best in Business list celebrates companies across a range of categories, including sustainability, customer engagement, innovation and […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, News, Nonfood Items
Key Brands Confirmed For The 2026 Inspired Home Show In Chicago
The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced the lineup of brands set to exhibit at The Inspired Home Show 2026, a marketplace and networking platform for the home and housewares industry. Set for March 10-12, the 126th edition of the show is expected to draw thousands of retail buyers, product suppliers and industry leaders to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, News, Southeast
Smithfield Campaign Aims To Court Younger Consumers, Elevate Pork At Retail
Smithfield is putting a fresh, bolder stake in the ground with its new “We Speak Pork” campaign, an effort designed to reintroduce the category to younger consumers while reinforcing the company’s long-standing authority in pork. Marianne Radley, Smithfield’s managing director of marketing, told The Shelby Report that the campaign emerged after the company evaluated how […]
Posted inDairy News, Finance News, National, News
Ben & Jerry’s Implements Board Governance Changes
Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. has announced a series of steps to strengthen its governance and reaffirm the responsibilities of the company’s board. The actions aim to preserve and enhance the brand’s historical social mission and safeguard its integrity following the ice cream maker’s transition to new parent company The Magnum Ice Cream Co. (TMICC). […]