Saco Foods LLC, a Middleton, Wisconsin-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty consumer packaged goods, has acquired California Sun Dry Foods Inc., a brand of sun-dried tomatoes. California Sun Dry joins Saco’s line of products including Dolci Frutta, a chocolate hard-shell dessert dip. Charles Olins, formerly the VP of sales and marketing at Concord Foods, has joined Saco […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inGrocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Store News
Hy-Vee Dietitians To Provide Free Biometric Screenings In February
For the second year, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. will provide free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during Heart Health Month in February. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free biometric screenings to customers at 150 Hy-Vee stores. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis […]
Posted inRaley's, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, Store News, West
Raley’s Relaunches Private Label Lines With Greater Transparency
Raley’s is revamping its entire private label program, including the Raley’s, Raley’s Purely Made and Nob Hill Trading Co. brands. The relaunch includes a major expansion of the Purely Made brand, featuring additional standards and products for clean, affordable eating. “The Raley’s brand is high-quality products at a value,” says the company. “Raley’s Purely Made […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Suppliers, Sustainability News
The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative Welcomes Tampa Maid Foods
Tampa Maid Foods LLC has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s (GSSI) Global Partnership as a funding partner. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Tampa Maid sources, processes and markets value-added seafood products to the foodservice and retail markets in the U.S. and internationally. Its brands include Cap’n Joe, Harvest Creations, Margaritaville Seafood, Mariner Jack, Ocean Innovations and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, National, Suppliers
First-Ever Frito-Lay U.S. Snack Index Reveals Big Game Snacking Picks
Just as Americans are finalizing plans for the Big Game this Sunday, Frito-Lay North America has revealed the results of its inaugural U.S. Snack Index—a poll asking consumers what they plan to snack on during this year’s game. According to retail sales data, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the single-largest retail sales days for snacks […]
Posted inGrocery News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers
Bob Evans Farms Launches New Side Dish Product Line
Columbus, Ohio-based Bob Evans Farms is adding an entirely new side dish product line, Steamables, and two more meal solution products to its Family Classics product line. The new Steamables product line launched with three varieties of potato wedges, including Sea Salt Red Potato Wedges, Steak House Red Potato Wedges and Garlic Red Potato Wedges. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, National, Suppliers
Mr. Peanut To Make Big Game Ad Debut With Baseball’s Alex Rodriguez
For the first time ever, Mr. Peanut will star in a Planters Big Game ad this Sunday. According to Planters, the ad “shows just how far he is willing to go to give fans a reliably crunchy and satisfying salty snack that delivers on their cravings in their greatest moments of need.” This time, the […]
Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, Equipment & Technology, Food Service News, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, West
‘Robot Bartender’ Somabar Debuts At Gelson’s In-Store Wine Bars
Somabar, a Los Angeles, California-based startup, is hoping to make it easier and less expensive for foodservice establishments to offer cocktail programs. It’s launching what it says is the world’s first robot bartender created for beer and wine bars and restaurants, starting with its public launch at select Gelson’s Wine Bars. Somabar is operational at […]