Jackson’s is entering a new snack category with the debut of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws. Debuted at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, the new product marks Jackson’s entrance into the veggie straw category, bringing an extruded straw made with real food ingredients, better oil and bold flavor seasonings. At a time when traditional salty […]
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Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, Southeast
SEPC Names 2025 Member Scholarship Recipients
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC), based in Millen, Georgia, has selected 41 students to receive a scholarship for 2025, totaling $61,500. Scholarships are granted to students who meet specific criteria, including having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate member in good standing with the SEPC and has personally attended at least one SEPC […]
Posted inDeli News, News, Packaging News, West
Reser’s Fine Foods Commemorates Anniversary With $2B Milestone
Reser’s Fine Foods, a family-owned company in the refrigerated prepared foods industry based in Beaverton, Oregon, is celebrating 75 years in business as it reaches $2 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1950 by Mildred Reser, the company began as a small farmhouse kitchen potato salad business and has grown into the largest family-owned, prepared foods businesses in the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
ReposiTrak Adds More Seafood Suppliers To Food Traceability Network
As the 2028 FDA traceability deadline draws closer, the seafood industry is making significant strides towards compliance, with 40 new seafood suppliers joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. This influx highlights a growing industry-wide push to adopt efficient, regulatory-compliant solutions, especially as retailers also increase their demands for supply chain transparency. RTN enables seamless exchange of […]
Posted inDairy News, Natural Grocers, News, Private Label Brands, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands Private Label Cheese Line
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has expanded its house brand cheese line with five new organic varieties at stores nationwide. The offerings include three Organic Cheese Blocks (Havarti, Mild and Medium Cheddar), plus Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices and Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds. Like all Natural Grocers brand cheeses, the new additions are certified organic, made […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Deli News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast
Hannaford Brings Back Prepared Lobster Rolls For Summer
Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating summer by bringing back its fresh lobster roll, available in the deli department at all 189 of the grocer’s stores through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Priced at $9.99, the roll is prepared in-store daily and features North Atlantic lobster tossed with mayonnaise and breadcrumbs on a bed of green leaf lettuce […]
Posted inCenter Store, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands Standards For Household Cleaning Products
Natural Grocers is expanding its product standards to reflect the latest research and the company’s commitment to human and environmental health. The grocer introduced its household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The company’s updates reflect growing scientific understanding about the impact that certain common ingredients can have on indoor air quality, […]
Posted inDairy News, Bakery News, Deli News, Feature, National, News
Consumers Carry High Expectations When Making Dairy Purchasing Decisions
Product quality is the most critical factor in consumers’ dairy product purchasing decisions. That’s according to a March article from Innova Market Insights based on its Top Trends 2025: Dairy & Dairy Alternatives – Global report. Dairy products play an essential role in global diets, providing vital nutrients like calcium and protein while promoting overall […]