Category: Grocery News
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Suppliers

Urban Pie Pizza Co. Introduces Vegetable-Crust Pizza Line

by Shelby Team

Urban Pie Pizza Co. is taking vegetable pizza crust a step further by offering pizzas with crusts made from sweet potatoes, broccoli and cheddar and cauliflower. The new line supports Urban Pie’s brand promise of unique flavors and thoughtful, premium ingredients catering to consumers seeking meal solutions with healthy nutrition benefits. Urban Pie is adding […]

Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, Store News, Suppliers, The Kroger Co.

130-Plus Stores In Appalachia Add Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili

by Treva Bennett

Shoppers now can purchase Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili in 125 Food City stores and six Super Dollar Food Center stores in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, northern Georgia and southwest Virginia. The rollout began Sunday, April 28, and should be in all stores soon. Food City and Super Dollar shoppers should look for the 100 percent beef chili near the wieners […]

Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Riff Cold Brewed Lands In San Francisco With UNFI Partnership

by Treva Bennett

On the heels of other recent west coast expansions, Riff Cold Brewed now is available throughout Northern California as part of a new partnership with United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI). “We couldn’t be more excited to enter California. It’s the home state for three of Riff’s co-founders,” said Steve Barham, Riff’s co-founder and president. “It feels like a homecoming.” […]

Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Columbia Distributing Selects Canby, Oregon, For New Warehouse

by Treva Bennett

Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Distributing, along with partners Meritage and Trammell Crow Co. (TCC), have selected Canby, Oregon as home to Columbia’s new Portland metro area warehouse. The approx. 530,000-s.f. facility, located at SE 1st Avenue and S. Walnut in Canby, will consolidate the beverage distributor’s three current locations situated on Portland’s Swan Island, NW Yeon Avenue and NW Guam […]

Posted inDairy News, Grocery News, National, Perishables, Snacks Brands, Specialty, Suppliers

Galbani Mozzarella Wins Gold Medal From Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

by Lorrie Griffith

For the fifth consecutive year, Galbani Marinated Fresh Mozzarella has received an honor at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. This year the contest was held in March at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Galbani, a brand of Lactalis American Group (LAG), received a gold medal for the marinated cheese. “We’re thrilled to have been […]

Posted inDairy News, Association News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, National, Perishables, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Decadent Flavors Lauded At IDFA National Ice Cream Contest

by Lorrie Griffith

Kemps, Baskin-Robbins, Blue Bunny, Beyond Better Foods and many other companies were awarded for innovative ice cream flavors at this year’s Ice Cream Contest at the Ice Cream Technology Conference presented by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). Bourbon, berries with brandy, chocolate mudslide, cinnamon bun and bananas dominated the pack, according to IDFA, whose […]

Posted inNortheast, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items

Weis Markets Launches 11th Annual Paws For Pets Program

by Shelby Team

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its 11th annual Paws for Pets program, a company-wide initiative that collects donations, pet food and supplies for local animal shelters and rescue organizations. During the month-long program which ends May 28, customers can donate $1, $3 or $5 at the register or give online at WeisMarkets.com. All contributions will go […]