The Uncle Ben’s brand is teaming up with local retailers across the country to donate more than $24,000 to schools as part of its annual Ben’s Beginners program. As part of the program, retailers select local schools to receive a donation to encourage healthy eating in their communities. Donations from Albertsons, Hannaford, Raleys and Stater Bros. will […]
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Balls Food Stores Honored By Pharmacists Association
Balls Food Stores has been honored with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation’s 2018 Pinnacle Award. It was presented during a ceremony at APhA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Pinnacle Award recognizes a pharmacy or health system that has made a significant contribution to the practice of pharmacy, including services that improve patient outcomes, increase […]
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Altria Makes $12.8 Billion Minority Investment in Juul
Richmond, Virginia-based Altria Group Inc. has signed and closed a $12.8 billion investment in JUUL Labs Inc., the U.S. leader in e-vapor. The service agreements will accelerate JUUL’s mission to switch adult smokers to e-vapor products. Altria’s investment represents a 35 percent economic interest in JUUL, valuing the company at $38 billion. JUUL will remain […]
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7-Eleven Rings In 2019 With 19-Cent Coffee, 7-Select Pure Bottled Water
After counting down the end of 2018, revelers can ring in 2019 with 19-cent coffee and bottled water at participating 7-Eleven stores. Good for a medium cup of fresh-brewed coffee or 1-liter bottle of 7-Select Pure water, the deal is available through the retailer’s 7Rewards loyalty program on the 7-Eleven smartphone app. The coupon offer for each beverage is redeemable […]
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Chicago-Area Meat Company Patriarch Miniat Has Died
Mr. Ronald M. Miniat, chairman emeritus of The Miniat Family of Cos., died on Dec. 20, 2018, at the age of 89. After graduating from St. Joseph’s College and serving in the U.S. Army, Mr. Miniat joined the family business in the early 1950s, working alongside his brother, Eddie, and his father, Ed Sr., when […]
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Approves Beer Industry Grants
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has approved grants totaling $791,412 for 12 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhance the Pennsylvania beer industry through promotion, marketing and research-based programs and projects. “Increasing the quality, production and sale of malt and brewed beverages produced in Pennsylvania is vital not […]
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Hannaford Supermarket In Portland, Maine, Offers BareOrganics
Hannaford Supermarkets now offers BareOrganics Superfoods at its new flagship store in Portland, Maine. The supermarket, located at 295 Forest Avenue, has long been providing food, nutrition and health products to customers. The addition of BareOrganics is no exception as it will carry all nutrition powders, juices, coffees and teas. “Trying to individually manage all […]
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Gorton’s Seafood And New England Aquarium Celebrate Partnership
Gorton’s Seafood, the Gloucester, Massachusetts-based seafood company, and the New England Aquarium celebrated a 10-year partnership of bringing sustainable seafood to consumers. Due to the partnership with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, Gorton’s can claim 100 percent of its principal products are certified sustainable or in full assessment for certification. The partnership […]