A new nationwide study of consumers in the 25-to-45 age group indicates that these shoppers are increasingly demonstrating loyalty to the stores they use for household grocery purchases. The new Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) study, entitled “The Rise of Loyal Shoppers,” focused on 1,059 men and women age 25-45, a segment that makes up […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Buehler’s To Offer Spring Coho Salmon All Year
Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ seafood department will offer customers Spring Coho Salmon all year long. Once a seasonal product, the year-round availability is attributed to breakthrough research and sustainable practices developed by nationally renowned partners, and spearheaded locally by Homestead Springs Farm in central Ohio, according to Wooster-based Buehler’s. Coho Salmon, typically found in northern Pacific […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National, Produce News
New Resource Builds The Business Case For Produce Sales At C-Stores
A primer to help convenience stores sell more produce was published Monday by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association. “Building the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores” combines analysis of industry and consumer trends with practical ideas to develop an enhanced produce offering in stores. The […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Extend Nutrition Rolls Out New ‘Snack-2-Health Kit’
Extend Nutrition is introducing its “Snack-2-Health Kit.” There are no lifestyle changes needed and no program to abide by, the St. Louis-based company says. Consumers eat two snacks per day. The starter kit contains 60 servings of nutritional bars, shakes and more. Each serving contains a patented blend of protein, fiber, healthy fat and complex […]
Posted in, Center Store, New Products
Domino Foods Rolls Out Born Sweet Zing Stevia Sweetener
Domino Foods Inc. is rolling out Born Sweet™ Zing™ Stevia Sweetener, a zero-calorie sweetener made with only real ingredients of high-quality stevia leaf extract and dextrose, as well as a stevia and pure cane sugar blend for baking. Zing Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener is available in packets and in an easy-spoon jar. In addition, for those who choose to […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural
Study: Parents’ Knowledge Of Organic Label Leads To Increased Purchases
According to a new survey by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) of families across the nation, today’s moms and dads know more about organic are deciding to purchase organic more than ever before. OTA’s “U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 2015 Tracking Study,” a survey of more than 1,200 households throughout the country with at […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Southwest
Texas Tea Available At Sprouts Beginning This Month
Texas Tea says it will continue major expansion outside of its home state of Texas this month with distribution in all Sprouts locations. Late March is the target date when four flavors of all-natural Texas Tea will be available for sale nationwide at all Sprouts Farmers Market stores. “We are looking forward to our launch […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Southeast, Suppliers
Coca-Cola Celebrating 100th Anniversary Of Iconic Bottle This Year
A design so distinctive that it could be recognized by touch alone and so unique that it could be identified when shattered on the ground. This was the vision for the Coca-Cola bottle, which turns 100 this year. To mark the milestone, The Coca-Cola Co. is celebrating with a yearlong campaign that includes new advertising, […]