Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Coffee Pods

Natural Grocers has added four new varieties of single-use organic coffee pods to the its private label brand. Designed with quality and convenience in mind, the pods are compatible with most single-serve coffee makers. Made with plant-based mesh filters and paper lids, they are certified compostable at industrial composting facilities.  The line is also packaged […]

Posted inProduce News, Food Service News, Southeast

Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce

Fresh Express Inc. has acquired McEntire Produce Inc., a fresh-cut processor, repacker and wholesaler based in Columbia, South Carolina. Fresh Express is a brand in value-added salads and fresh produce based in Salinas, California, This strategic acquisition, confirmed by Fresh Express President John P. Olivo and McEntire Produce President and CEO Carter McEntire, combines McEntire […]

Posted inBakery News, West

Dave’s Killer Bread Launches Organic Snack Bites

Dave’s Killer Bread, an organic bread brand based in Milwaukie, Oregon, is growing its on-the-go snack product line with the national launch of organic snack bites. Each flavor combines whole grain nutrition with simple ingredients that consumers know, featuring a new crunchy texture to meet current snacking desires. Crafted with organic nuts, seeds and grains […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Dairy News, National

Survey: Consumers Turn To Frozen, Dairy Aisles To Keep Resolutions

As millions of Americans tackle their New Year’s resolutions, new research reveals the frozen and dairy aisles are becoming important destinations for achieving health, budget and convenience goals. According to a survey commissioned by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), 66 percent of Americans say pre-portioned ingredients help them achieve their health goals, […]

Posted inBeverage News, Association News, National, Snacks Brands

FTC Sues PepsiCo For Illegal Price Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued PepsiCo Inc., contending the company has engaged in illegal price discrimination by providing one customer – a large, big-box retailer – with unfair advantages, while raising prices for competing retailers and customers. The FTC’s complaint maintains that Pepsi is providing this customer with promotional payments and allowances without […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, West

The Wonderful Co. Commits $10 Million To California Wildfire Relief

The Wonderful Co. is committing $10 million to fire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. Immediate donations will focus on providing real-time support to first responders, both firefighters and police, with donations expanding over time to broader relief efforts. The company also announced it would double all L.A. fire-related donations made by its 10,000 […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, National, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Health Expands Prescription Drug Safety Education Program

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has expanded the “Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth” program, its prescription drug safety program for high school students. This initiative is part of Kroger Health’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the safe use, storage and disposal of prescription medications. It is made available at […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West

Island Pacific Supermarkets Holds Volunteer Campaign For Wildfire Relief

Island Pacific Supermarket recently completed a community-driven campaign, with volunteers joining efforts to assemble care packs and distribute food and beverages to wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles. To continue its efforts, Island Pacific is extending its free meals for first responders program until Jan. 20. Relief goods were delivered to the L.A. Regional Food Bank in City of […]