Market 32/Price Chopper is partnering with NationsBenefits, a healthcare financial technology (fintech) company, to make it easier for eligible customers to use their health plan benefits to buy groceries and over-the-counter health and wellness items at all 129 stores across its six-state footprint. The result is a simplified shopping experience that aligns with the company’s […]
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Posted inProduce News, News, West
Tree Top Unveils Brand Refresh, Including New Packaging
Tree Top, a farmer-grown, farmer-owned cooperative and producer of high-quality fruit-based products, has completed a brand refresh that includes updates to its logo and packaging. Known for its apple sauces and juices, the brand’s new look aims to appeal to consumers and stand out on retail shelves. As part of the initiative, Tree Top updated […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, National, News
CPG Leader Faa To Helm Pladis Americas
White Plains, New York-based pladis, the company behind brands such as Godiva, Flipz and Turtles, has welcomed Jeremy Faa as managing director for its U.S. operations. Faa brings a wealth of experience to pladis Americas, including more than three decades in the food and beverage sector. A significant portion of his career was spent at […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Brands To Showcase Seasonal Collections, Innovations At Expo
Utz Brands will showcase its Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon and On The Border chips and dips fan-favorite products and new flavor innovations in booth No. 2714 at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 13-15 in Indianapolis. At the expo, Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands will showcase its extensive year-round seasonal collections, featuring specially crafted snacks […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Certs Mints, Gum Return To Shelves Through Nature’s Stance Partnership
Nature’s Stance, a CPG innovation company based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has partnered with the owners of Certs to relaunch the brand of mints and gum products. Certs, once a household staple, is returning to the market in 2025 under a licensed partnership with Nature’s Stance. The focus of the relaunch is exclusively on Certs […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National, News
Hi-Chew Highlights New Packaging Design At Candy Expo
Hi-Chew is highlighting new packaging May 13-15 at the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. The brand’s Hi-Chew Original and Hi-Chew Tropical Mix assortments will be the first to showcase the updated packaging and new chewlet colors, marking the beginning of a broader portfolio refresh rolling out in retailers beginning in May and continuing […]
Posted inDairy News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Premium Eggs At Low Prices For Rewards Members
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with specialty egg brand, Contented Hen. Known for its commitment to humane animal welfare and environmentally-conscious practices, Contented Hen sources eggs from small family farms that are certified by American Humane and/or Certified Humane. To celebrate this new partnership, Natural Grocers is offering {N}power members special, […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, News
Birch Benders Introduces Organic Quick Bread, Muffin Mixes
Chicago-based Birch Benders has introduced Organic Chocolate Chip and Organic Blueberry Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes. As the first widely available organic options of their kind, these mixes combine the convenience of quick baking with the taste and quality of real, organic ingredients. Customers can find the two new Birch Benders Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes nationwide […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, News
Killer Brownie Highlights New Branding, Packaging
Killer Brownie is debuting a new look and motto, “Live a Little,” for its brand. After more than 40 years, the company is transforming its image with new packaging and a fresh marketing approach. “The bakery section hasn’t seen a lot of change – and for a long time, that was just fine. But today’s […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Launches New Products, Expands Flavors
Flowers Foods Inc. has announced its lineup for 2025, which includes multiple new products as well as flavor expansions on current product lines. Designed to meet the varying wants and needs of today’s consumers, the company’s newest products strengthen its better-for-you bread, buns, rolls and snacking portfolio from Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread and Canyon […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands
AWG Brands Scores Slam Dunk With Frozen Food Happiness Campaign
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), celebrated National Frozen Food Month in March with a marketing campaign, “Frozen Food Happiness,” designed to showcase the wide array of frozen food products available to both AWG member retailers and their customers. This year’s campaign emphasized the convenience, variety and fun that frozen […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National, News
Study Reveals How Social Media, In-Store Experiences Drive Frozen Food Discovery
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has released findings from a new study that reveal how consumers are discovering and purchasing frozen foods in 2025. Social platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram are now key sources of inspiration for younger shoppers, while traditional in-store promotions remain the most effective tool for influencing purchase […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, C&S Wholesale Grocers, News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Relaunches Best Yet Private Label Brand
C&S Wholesale Grocers is relaunching its premiere brand Best Yet, offering a curated assortment of household staples with a fresh look. The new label comes with an expansive array of new product offerings, ensuring retail customers have quality choices over competitors. According to the retailer, Best Yet offers thousands of products that exceed their national […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Young American Food Brands Acquires Best Provision
Young American Food Brands, operating under the brand label Miami Beef, has bought Best Provision, a New Jersey-based company that makes premium smoked and cooked meats. This acquisition, the fourth for Young American since 2022, strategically integrates Best Provision’s established customer base and product line, which includes a variety of premium smoked meats such as […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast
Baldor Purchases Premium Meat Company Golden Packing
Baldor Specialty Foods, a food distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has acquired premium cut meat company Golden Packing. As part of the sale, Baldor will transition the Hunts Point Cooperative Market business to a new brand label, Golden Meat Co. This acquisition blends Baldor’s sourcing and logistical capabilities with Golden Packing’s expertise in meat […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Debuts New Summer Chip Flavor – Lemonade
Utz has partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, an independent childhood cancer charity, to introduce Utz Lemonade Potato Chips. The chips combine the sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of potato chips. “Just in time for summer, Utz Lemonade Potato Chips bring together the nostalgic sweet and tart taste of classic lemonade with […]
Posted inProduce News, News, West
Altar Produce Expands Specialty Vegetable Offerings
Altar Produce, a Calexico, California-based leader in the production and marketing of premium vegetables, has begun an expansion of its specialty vegetable offerings, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, quality and customer-driven solutions. As part of this growth initiative, Altar Produce is beginning a growth on its year-round green onion program, designed to meet the rising […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, News
Conagra, Hometown Food Co. Strike Deal For Chef Boyardee
Conagra Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Hometown Food Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners, to divest its line of Chef Boyardee brand shelf-stable products including its classic, ready-to-eat pasta meals. The transaction includes a manufacturing facility in Milton, Pennsylvania, as well as all assets and operations dedicated to the Chef […]
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North Coast Organic Debuts Modern Packaging For Iconic Apple Line
North Coast, a trusted name in premium apple products for over a century, is proud to unveil a bold new look for its lineup of organic apple juices, applesauce, and apple cider vinegar. While the packaging is new, what’s inside remains the same: the fresh, clean, and pure taste of whole organic apples. With this […]
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Milk Meets The Moment: Delivering Affordability, Versatility When Shoppers Need It Most
As food inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, shoppers are leaning more heavily on affordable essentials. In this Q&A, Annette Taylor, senior director of commercial marketing at the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), shares how milk – a category that has long delivered value, nutrition and versatility – is once again proving its staying power. […]