Posted inSnacks Brands, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, West

This Saves Lives Debuts New Kids Krispy Treats; Expands Existing Lines

Los Angeles, California-based This Saves Lives, a snack brand on a mission to end early childhood malnutrition, has launched its second kids snack line, Kids Krispy Kritter Treats, in addition to four new Classic Bar flavors and two new Kids Snack Bar flavors. Like all This Saves Lives foods, every single purchase sends a life-saving food packet to a child […]

Posted inProduce News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, National

Fresh Produce Sales Up 33.9% Amid Increase In Covid-19 Cases

by Anne-Marie Roerink/210 Analytics LLC As coranavirus social distancing measures are tightening and the number of confirmed cases are growing, retail sales are surging. Shoppers are stocking up on staples and fresh foods. 210 Analytics analyzed the sales results, provided by IRI. Total store sales increased 62.5 percent over the week ending March 15, with […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Perishables, Suppliers, West

California Avocado Commission Unveils New Ad Campaign

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has unveiled a new advertising campaign and marketing program to support this season’s California avocado crop. CAC’s new advertising campaign began in March with a combination of traditional and digital media in the West and a focus on California. “The commission’s new advertising campaign theme is ‘The best avocados have […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Northeast, Supply Chain News

Lidl Opens Regional HQ And Distribution Center In Maryland

Lidl has opened opened its regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, Maryland. The new 700,000 s.f. facility will serve Lidl’s regional store network, quickly supplying products to stores in five states. The chain invested more than $100 million in the project which will create more than 200 new full-time jobs. “As we work hard to meet […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest, Suppliers

SW Businesses Trying To Make Life A Little Easier For Their Communities

In a time of stress and difficulty, local grocers and other affiliated businesses are doing what they can to make life just a little bit easier. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, some Southwest business are reaching out to their communities. Brookshire Grocery Co. will open all its stores on Easter Sunday, which is has never […]

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Elden’s Fresh Foods Says Support ‘Phenomenal’ During Covid-19 Crisis

Elden’s Fresh Foods has been serving the Alexandria, Minnesota, community since 1982. Like most grocery retailers during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has had to make some adjustments. Elliot Christensen, who is co-owner with his brother, Dennis, told The Shelby Report on March 25 about changing the hours at the 50,000-s.f. store and other measures they’ve […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Center Store, COVID News, Home Page Slider, National, Nonfood Items, Suppliers, Supply Chain News, Whole Foods

CBA Report Reveals A Nation Changed By Coronavirus

Eighty-four percent of Americans have seen shortages of high-demand products during the coronavirus, up from only 37 percent at the beginning of March, according the latest findings from the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) in Arlington, Virginia. Since March 4, CBA has conducted a weekly poll of American adults’ attitudes toward the coronavirus. Now in its fourth […]