Majority-woman-owned, minority-owned Afia Foods received H-E-B’s 2019 Minority Supplier of the Year Award. Filling a gap in the frozen food sector with Mediterranean food, Afia employs members of Austin’s refugee community in its production facility. After losing two of her children and virtually everything her family had in Syria before and during the war, Farrah […]
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Column: Consumer Demand For Fresh Products Expands Role Of HPP
by Brad Key, Universal Pure Consumers’ shopping and eating behavior is changing, with many spending more time shopping the perimeter of the store for fresh products. In line with this trend, the perimeter—which includes fresh meat, deli, produce, bakery, seafood and prepared foods—is reported to comprise up to 40 percent of a store’s footprint in […]
Posted inBeverage News, New Products, Northeast, Packaging News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Budweiser And Jim Beam Collaborate On Black Lager
Budweiser and Jim Beam bourbon unveiled Budweiser Reserve Black Lager, a limited-supply brew with an ABV of 7.1 percent. This specialty beer marks the second collaboration between Budweiser and Jim Beam, joining Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager. Budweiser Reserve Black Lager is aged on six-year Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves for a bolder taste. Budweiser describes […]
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Kroger Opens Two-Level Store In Cincinnati With First-Ever Food Hall
On Sept. 25, The Kroger Co. opened a new, 52,000-s.f., two-level urban-format store in downtown Cincinnati, offering the grocer’s first-ever food hall, named On The Rhine Eatery. The experience features Cincinnati eateries Django Western Taco, Dope! Asian Street Fare, Eli’s BBQ and Queen City Whip, as well as Kitchen 1883 Café and Bar, Kroger’s American […]
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Albertsons Changes Frozen Lineup, Launches Plant-Based Private Label
Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Cos. has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to protein power bowls. “We’re in a new age for frozen meals,” says Chad Coester, SVP of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers deserve premium meals that deliver […]
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Kraft Heinz, Baileys Launch Ready-To-Drink Cold Brew, Coffee, K-Cups
Kraft Heinz partnered with cream liqueur maker Baileys to launch three non-alcoholic products. They are: • Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee in Irish Cream and Salted Caramel flavors; SRP $2.39; • Roast and ground coffee bags in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; SRP $7.99; and • 10-count Keurig K-Cup pods in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; […]
Posted inH-E-B, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Offers DisposeRx For Safe Disposal Of Unused Medications
To curb the misuse of unused medication and prescription opioid abuse, San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B is providing its pharmacy customers with a free medication disposal solution from DisposeRx. Now available at all H-E-B Pharmacy locations in Texas, DisposeRx offers a non-toxic, safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. When water and the DisposeRx […]
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Caulipower Releases New Chick On The Block Frozen Chicken Tenders
Los Angeles-based Caulipower has released New Chick On The Block frozen chicken tenders, made with breast meat and a coating made with cauliflower and other gluten-free ingredients. The tenders, which are made with made with no artificial ingredients, contain 120 calories and 1.5g of fat per 96g serving (480 calories for the entire bag). The […]