Majority of items ‘comparable if not better’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer This is the second article in a three-part series by The Shelby Report on private label brands. Affiliated Foods Amarillo is having an “incredible year” in private brand sales, according to the president and CEO of the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler, Randy Arceneaux. Year-to-date, […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Free Turkeys, Sides Return To The Giant Co. For Thanksgiving
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. says customers now can start earning rewards points toward a free turkey certificate every time they shop in-store or online using their Giant or Martin’s card. Customers enrolled in Choice Rewards also can earn free side dishes, desserts and more using the Giant or Martin’s app when they shop. “There’s […]
Posted inC-Store News, Beverage News, Southwest
7-Eleven Energizes Private Brand Lineup With Sugar-Free Energy Drink
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven has introduced its latest private brand beverage – Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers’ desire for a sugar-free energy option. This is the latest private brand beverage introduction which previously included energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk and cold-pressed juices. Designed for anyone who […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
New Dole Salad Kit Line Offers Total Meal Solution
Dole is combining salad fans’ two culinary loves with high household penetration – salad and fresh, lean chicken – into an affordable meal solution for two. The new Just Add Chicken Salad Kits combine original Dole dressings, chicken sauté and seasoned finishing sauces with Dole lettuces and toppings to create a true culinary experience at home. Shipping to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, National
Pure Honey Has New Life Beyond Pandemic Living
Sponsored content It’s hard to believe that honey – considered one of the oldest foods in existence – has a new life. That’s because with all of the baking, pantry stocking and kitchen experimenting associated with life in the days of COVID-19 and beyond, honey is flying off of the shelves, into shopping carts and […]
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Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Expands Plant-Based Collection
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has expanded its exclusive Simple Truth Plant Based collection, unveiling more than 50 new plant-based foods, including non-dairy cheeses, oat milk ice cream and Emerge fresh chicken-less patties and grinds. Kroger’s Simple Truth Plant Based collection launched with more than 20 products last September, featuring vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, oat […]
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Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Agreement With DOJ Antitrust Division
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. said Oct. 14 that it has entered into a plea agreement with the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division in respect to its investigation into the sales of broiler chicken products in the United States. In the plea agreement, which is subject to the approval of the United States District Court […]
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Publix Pharmacy Offers Appointments For Flu Vaccines
Publix Pharmacy is offering a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount of time spent waiting while paperwork is processed. “Due to the recent pandemic, […]