Since a mid-March request from the White House, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has been working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other partners to help with testing during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Since the start of the pandemic, one thing has been clear: Testing would be critical. So, when we got the […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Enlists Public’s Help In New Ad Campaign
Stop & Shop customers have taken a starring role in the company’s new ad campaign, which encourages shoppers to do their part to help make grocery stores safer for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer’s new “Please” campaign, which starts this week on television and radio stations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Executive Order Issued To Protect Against Meat Shortages
The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) issued a statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order April 28 to ensure the ongoing production of meat and poultry to feed Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. A portion of the order reads as follows: “It is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry (“meat […]
Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, West
UFCW 8-Golden State Members Ratify Agreements With Raley’s
Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
JBS USA Reopens Beef Facility In Greeley, CO, April 27
The JBS Greeley, Colorado, beef production facility reopened April 24 after quarantining the workforce for a period of time exceeding recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To enhance the company’s existing daily temperature screening efforts, symptomatic team members now will be provided free, on-site testing, conducted in coordination with the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Verc Enterprises Opens New Location In Webster, MA
Massachusetts-based Verc Enterprises, a convenience store operator with locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, continues its expansion in the Central Massachusetts with the opening of a location in Webster, Massachusetts. The newest location is at 137 East Main Street, Webster. It is a convenience store, with Dunkin Donuts on premises, Gulf gasoline, and a car […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets Partners With Telehealth Platform Healthie
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is partnering with online telehealth platform Healthie. Using this platform, customers can consult with a Weis Markets registered dietitian in their area via video chat to manage any new or existing health conditions from the safety of their homes. Using Healthie, Weis Markets Registered Dietitians can discuss the following health conditions […]
Posted inNonfood Items, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers Sale For Customers ‘Styling’ From Home
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it is seeing a significant increase in the purchase of hair and beauty products across its more than 265 stores following the temporary closure of many salons, barbershops and spas throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Since mid-March, hair coloring, nail polish and […]