As part of its Win Bacon for a Year Sweepstakes, Save A Lot is offering customers the chance to win a $500 gift card, equivalent to a year’s supply of Farmington bacon – one of the grocer’s exclusive brands. Customers can enter the sweepstakes one of two ways – via the Save A Lot app […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Expands Pharmacy Services On Homeward’s Platform
Meijer has begun a partnership with Homeward, a technology-enabled rural health platform, to improve healthcare access and care coordination for medicare-eligible residents across Michigan. According to Meijer, rural Michiganders face health and economic disparities compared to those living in urban areas, with lower median household incomes, fewer primary care providers and higher rates of chronic […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast
Coke Florida Holds Grand Opening For Distribution Center In Tampa
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) recently held a grand opening for its new Tampa Distribution Center and Fleet Facility, a more than $300 million investment that encompasses a 156-acre site at U.S. 301 and the Selmon Expressway. The 800,000-square- foot automated warehouse facility and 250,000-square-foot fleet maintenance facility were built using contractors and vendors based […]
Posted inPackaging News, Deli News, National, News
Lacerta Introduces New Seal N’ Flip Packaging Design
Lacerta Group has announced a new innovation: Seal N’ Flip packaging. Coming at a time when food retailers and brands are focused on their bottom line, the Seal N’ Flip design is estimated to reduce packaging costs by up to 25 percent. The new design places the lidding film on the bottom. Company officials noted […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, News
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Promote June Dairy Month
As summer begins, Wisconsin is promoting June Dairy Month, a statewide celebration honoring the farm families who care for animals, steward the land and produce world-class milk, cheese and other products. “This June, we invite everyone to discover the dedication, innovation, and legacy that define Wisconsin dairy,” said Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
The J.M. Smucker Co. To Close Indianapolis Manufacturing Facility
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to shutter its facility in Indianapolis that manufactures products from the company’s Hostess brand and consolidate operations into other facilities. The timeline for closure and sale of the facility is early 2026. “This decision continues the ongoing work to ensure our manufacturing network is optimized to mitigate costs and reduce […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News
IFPA Shares Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients
At The Retail Conference and Golf Tournament, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announced the 20 recipients of the 2025 Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing their dedication to fresh produce, inventive merchandising, community engagement and exceptional customer service. The 20 winners represent the produce industry to the consumer and work to increase sales and consumption […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Bashas', News, West
Arizona Locals Win Bashas’ Annual Doughnut Contest
Two Arizona residents – a teen from Paradise Valley and an adult from Gilbert – have been named winners of Bashas’ 10th Annual “Donut Flavor Craze Contest,” celebrating National Doughnut Day on June 6. Miele K., 13, took top honors in the youth category with her Desert Campfire Smore doughnut creation – a Long John […]