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FMI Asks FDA For Clear Rules On Hemp, CBD Products

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has filed comments in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for scientific data and information about products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds. The 2018 Farm Bill allows for the production and commercialization of hemp and hemp-derivatives like cannabidiol (CBD), but the new law explicitly preserves FDA’s authority […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Southeast, Store News, Suppliers

Publix Stores Now Selling Just Bare Chicken In Fresh Case

Just Bare natural boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs and tenderloins now are available at Publix. “Just Bare adds to Publix’s outstanding quality options, delivering more of what shoppers want wholesome, high-quality and natural food choices,” said Laston Charriez, CMO of parent company Pilgrim’s in Greeley, Colorado. “Just Bare is striving to raise goodness and values customers’ growing […]

Posted inNortheast, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Perishables

Asian Grocer H Mart Will Be Part Of New Jersey’s American Dream Mall

American Dream, a mega-mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, that is slated to open Oct. 25, will count Asian-American market and eatery concept H Mart among its tenants. Offering guests an extensive selection of traditional Asian and international food items, H Mart at American Dream will span more than 35,000 s.f. This location will also include […]

Posted inNortheast, Bakery News, Deli News, Executive News, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Merchandising News, Produce News, Store News

Bob Gleeson Joins Weis Markets As VP Of Fresh Merchandising

Weis Markets has hired Bob Gleeson, a former Shoppers Food and Pharmacy and Supervalu executive, to become the Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company’s VP of fresh merchandising. In this position, Gleeson will oversee the day-to-day merchandising and procurement of the company’s meat, produce, bakery, deli/foodservice, seafood and floral departments. He replaces John Grimes, who retired at the […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers

Gardein Expands Line Of Plant-Based, Meat-Free Dishes

Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands Inc., is expanding its line of meat-free dishes, including new items that feature pea and wheat protein.  “Fifty-two percent of households purchase plant-based foods and more than 60 percent are trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet yet have concerns that they’ll sacrifice taste or texture,” said […]

Posted inNew Products, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Store News, Suppliers, West

New Kpop Sauces, Crafted By Chris Oh, Available At Bristol Farms

Kpop Foods, which formerly offered its products exclusively online, has made the products available at retail for the first time at Bristol Farms stores in California. The products include Kpop Sea Snacks and all four new Kpop sauces. The sauces, crafted by the company’s resident chef and Food Network Champion, Chris Oh, have been proven […]

Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Store News

Infinity Fresh Kitchen Facility In R.I. To Supply Hannaford, Stop & Shop

Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, through its subsidiary Infinity Fresh Kitchen, will open a fresh processing facility and culinary innovation center in Rhode Island. The facility, which is located at 320 Commerce Park Road in North Kingstown, will process fresh food items for area grocery stores, including cut fruit and […]

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Sprouts Hiring 150 For New Laveen, Arizona, Store

Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in Laveen, Arizona, and has scheduled a hiring fair to fill about 150 full- and part-time jobs. The hiring fair, with open interviews, is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1, at the Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown, 15 E. Monroe […]