Christina Melillo, director of center store and packaged goods, has been promoted to VP of merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In her new role at Buehler’s, Melillo will work with store operations to ensure the implementation of operational programs and innovative concepts. She will play a role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of the […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Chicken Lifts Meat Sales, Reports Strong September Growth
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.63 in September, which was virtually unchanged from the levels seen in September 2022. This is according to the annual Circana, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix series. Processed meat tends to have higher prices, but its average price per pound […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stop & Shop To Donate 21K Turkeys Through Express Program
As part of its annual Turkey Express program, Stop & Shop will deliver 21,500 Thanksgiving turkeys, totaling more than 300,000 pounds, to 25 community partners and hunger relief organizations across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative that donates holiday meals ahead of Thanksgiving, […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Center Store, Midwest
Festival Foods, WK Kellogg Co. Back Wisconsin Food Pantries
Festival Foods and WK Kellogg Co. are partnering in November to raise funds for more than 50 Wisconsin-based food pantries. When shoppers purchase selected WK Kellogg Co. products during November, it will donate up to 100,000 meals to Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors program. Festival Foods began its Food for Neighbors program in 2004 to […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Bounty Picks Up Adoption Fees At Best Friends Animal Society
Bounty Paper Towels is picking up pet adoption fees in partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, working to save the lives of shelter pets across the country. “Some animals spend over 500 days in a shelter,” said Janette Yauch, VP of Bounty. “We’re proud to be teaming up again with Best Friends Animal Society in […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Walmart’s First Pet Services Center Debuts In Dallas, GA
Walmart has opened its first pet services center at 3615 Marietta Hwy in Dallas, Georgia, offering routine veterinary care and grooming in a central location within a dedicated storefront. Services, which are provided by qualified veterinary and grooming professionals in collaboration with PetIQ, include vaccines, wellness exams and minor medical issues. Grooming offerings include baths, […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Sales Of Fresh Produce Increased During September
Fresh produce prices continued to increase in September versus their year-ago levels, but much less so than total food and beverages, according to Circana, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association. On a per-pound basis, fruit prices increased by 1.3 percent year-on-year whereas vegetable prices were nearly flat, with just a small increase of […]
Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, West
First Release In Gelson’s New Wine Club Celebrates SoCal Life
The inaugural release in Gelson’s new Wine Club offers members the opportunity to capture life in Southern California through six specially-chosen wines. For customers who prefer white wine, there are three options: Keever Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc by Celia Welch, known for her work with wineries such as Scarecrow, Staglin Family and Corra. Merry Edwards Olivet […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
NGAF Leads Charge On Produce Prescription Technology Solutions
The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has wrapped up the Point of Sale Produce Prescription (PPR) Workgroup, successfully creating a core functionality document for efficient and accurate produce prescription POS solutions. This will be added to the association’s collection of resources that guide grocers seeking to offer nutrition incentives and produce prescription programs in their communities. Produce […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
North Coast Seafood Expands Into Six Northeast States
North Coast Seafoods has partnered with Associated Grocers of New England to expand into independent grocery stores and markets across all six New England states. “We are thrilled with this expansion into a reputable grocery co-op like Associated Grocers of New England,” said Rich Polins, principal at North Coast Seafoods. “At North Coast, our mission is to consistently provide […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Reports Confectionery Industry Remains Strong
The confectionery industry is as strong as it’s ever been, according to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association. She said consumers are eager to find ways to add a little bit of sweetness to their lives, “whether enhancing holidays, brightening celebrations or making an ordinary day extraordinary.” In […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Frozen Food, Midwest
AWG Brands Wins Golden Penguin Award At NFRA Conference
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., was named a 2023 gold winner in the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Golden Penguin Awards competition for Best Private Brand Campaign. During the NFRA Convention on Oct. 10 in San Diego, California, AWG Brands was awarded for having the best marketing […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
NFRA Elects 2024 Officers, Directors
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) elected its association officers and members of the board of directors for 2023-24 at its annual board meeting on Oct. 7. Neil Ritchey, VP of consumer brands with InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises, was elected to serve as chairman of the board. Ritchey has served on the NFRA Board […]
Posted inFeature, Amazon Fresh, National, Shelby Signature Content, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Sales Of Confections Posting Increases Across Categories
Even with inflation and price increases, consumers still are focused on food and beverages, including confections. In an Aug. 23 webinar presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Dan Sadler, principle of client insights at market research firm Circana, took a deeper look into the confections industry. Looking at dollar sales percent change versus a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Supply Chain News, West
ReposiTrak Traceability Network Adds East Coast Seafood Suppliers
ReposiTrak, the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, has added two seafood suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. Salt Lake City, Utah-based Park City Group, parent company of ReposiTrak, stated the new users will exchange complex, FDA-required Key Data Elements for each Critical Tracking Event in the supply chain, ensuring compliance ahead of […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
New Frozen Foods Research Shows Steady Shopping Behavior
New research in the Power of Frozen in Retail report finds that frozen foods maintain their relevance to grocery shoppers and offer a suite of valuable benefits that meet their mealtime needs. The third edition of the report, released Oct. 24 by the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association, reports that frozen […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IFPA Wraps Global Produce & Floral Show In Anaheim
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show ended Oct. 21 in Anaheim, California, with the general opinion that it was “the best show ever.” “Coming back to Anaheim for the first time as IFPA, I could not be more impressed and inspired by the support the global produce and industry gave us […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Schnucks Uses Procurant For Perishables Order Management
Schnucks has partnered with Procurant, a cloud-based software company, to implement its Procurant One technology platform. The technology will help the grocer manage its perishables purchasing, produce inspections and source-to-pay order management. “Perishable goods are critical to our success, and the complexity of our business requires systems that are aligned with our goal to nourish […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Grass Fed Foods Partners With Matador Ranch & Cattle
Grass Fed Foods, a grass fed beef platform, has formed a partnership with Montana-based Matador Ranch & Cattle, to source regeneratively-raised, high attribute domestic grass fed beef for its brands. Stretching 380,000 acres from the Beaverhead Valley through the Blacktail Range and into the Centennial Valley, the ranch is full of wildlife, trout streams and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Vlasic Pickles Debuts Frank’s RedHot Kosher Dill Pickles
Vlasic, a brand of Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc., is partnering with Frank’s RedHot on three new hot and spicy Kosher dill pickles products. “The pairing of two iconic brands – Vlasic and Frank’s RedHot – is a spicy combo that we know consumers will love,” said Lucy Brady, president of grocery and snacks, Conagra Brands. […]