AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items. The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge. “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]
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Coming Soon To A DC Near You: Fully Automated, AI Assisted Banana Ripening
When Thermal Tech pioneered the TarpLess ripening room system back in the mid 1990s, it changed the way bananas are handled at retail distribution centers (DC’s), allowing truckloads of palletized fruit to be uniformly ripened to a predictable color with precision control for the very first time. The resulting increase in ripening efficiency and […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, West
Retail Trends Reshaping Produce Ahead Of IFPA Show
As the fresh produce industry prepares for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, California, evolving forces are shaping what success will look like for the store perimeter. In an environment defined by rapid change, inflationary pressures and increasingly discerning shoppers, suppliers and retailers alike are under pressure to pivot fast […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Organic Natural, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Opens New Market In McKinney, TX
On Aug. 27, Whole Foods Market opened a 47,918-square-foot store at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The store’s product assortment features more than 600 items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “Our team is passionate about great food and great service, and this store brings an exciting […]
Posted inProduce News, Dairy News, Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Save Mart Expands Flashfood Partnership To 11 Additional Stores
The Save Mart Companies has expanded Flashfood to 11 Save Mart banner stores in Stanislaus County, California, with the rollout providing shoppers up to 50 percent off fresh produce, meat, dairy and other groceries. The company introduced Flashfood to California shoppers in March 2024, becoming the state’s first retailer to offer the program. Since then, […]
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B&G Foods Sells Le Sueur Brand To McCall Farms
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods has sold the Le Sueur brand of premium sweet peas, green beans and carrots to McCall Farms. “Our sale of the Le Sueur brand represents continued progress in our ongoing efforts to reshape our portfolio, sharpen focus on our core brands and reduce long-term debt,” said Casey Keller, president and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Bumble Bee Seafood Debuts Single-Serve Flavored Tuna Cans
San Diego, California-based Bumble Bee Seafoods has introduced a new product line of single-serve cans in a variety of flavors. Bumble Bee Snackers are single-serve 3-ounce cans of flavored and unflavored wild-caught tuna. They come premixed and don’t require any draining, making them a convenient snack meal on the go. “People love flavored tuna, but […]
Posted inProduce News, Giant Food, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Food, BrightFarms Introduce New Ready-to-Eat Products
Giant Food has begun a new partnership with BrightFarms to bring fresher, ready-to-eat greens to customers under its private-label Nature’s Promise brand. The partnership introduces several new Greenhouse Grown greens to the produce aisle, including Sweet Baby Butter, Spring Mix, Green and Red Leaf and Crunchy Green Leaf. BrightFarms grows leafy greens indoors in high-tech, climate-controlled greenhouses […]