Posted inNew Products, Snacks Brands, Southwest

The Reaper Returns: Paqui Brings Back The #OneChipChallenge

Paqui Tortilla Chips, an Austin, Texas-based company and part of Amplify Snack Brands, has brought back the #OneChipChallenge, which dares spice lovers, those with adventurous taste buds and those who are just plain masochists to try the world’s hottest tortilla chip, seasoned with real Carolina Reaper Pepper heat. The #OneChipChallenge is so spicy that the […]

Posted inSpecialty, Executive News, Northeast, Suppliers

Roland Foods Appoints Keith Dougherty As Its New CEO

Keith Dougherty has joined New York City-based Roland Foods LLC, an importer of specialty food products and a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, as CEO, effective Sept. 9. Tyler Hawes, who has led Roland since the retirement of former CEO Jim Wagner this spring, will continue to serve as president of Roland. Dougherty has […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Perishables, Produce News, Suppliers

Good Foods Declares Charitable Mission To Support No Kid Hungry

Good Foods is supporting No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America during the back-to-school season. Through education and charitable endeavors, Good Foods and No Kid Hungry are focused on a mutual dedication to bringing communities together around food. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods makes all-natural products such as guacamoles, dips, […]

Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National, New Products, Organic Natural, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands

Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back

Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]

Posted inBakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, West

Superior Grocers Opens Small-Format Store In Los Angeles

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, opened a small-format store under a new banner, The Market By Superior. Traditionally known for large stores and displays, the retailer opened a 25,000-s.f. store at 4040 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, at the location of the former Washington Square Market. “Superior Grocers is […]

Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National

IDDBA Debuting Visionary Pavilion Exhibit Area For IDDBA 20

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association revealed its new, exclusive opportunity to exhibit alongside IDDBA trends and the New Product Showcase at IDDBA 20 in The Visionary Pavilion. “The Future Today! New Products. New Companies. New Growth.”  Located near registration, the area is carpeted and will serve as the gateway to the show floor and […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, National, Organic Natural, Perishables, Sustainability News

CFI: Health-Conscious Consumers Confused By Mixed Messages

As legal battles are waged across the country regarding new laws prohibiting the use of words like “milk,” “meat” and “burger” for alternative versions, new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers is confused by the mixed messages they’re receiving about the “real deal” […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Harvest Month

Natural Grocers  is celebrating its more than 30-year history of selling only 100 percent organically grown produce with a month-long series of festivities for Organic Harvest Month. The Sept. 7 kickoff included a one-day-only free bag giveaway with any purchase and an {N}power ”bounce-back” offer of $5 off any purchase of $55 or more, as […]