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 […]
Category: Grocery News
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 […]