Northgate González Market concluded its months-long Familia Futbol World Cup campaign, celebrating Southern California Latino families through food, culture and soccer.
Category: Grocery News
Posted inExecutive News, Bakery News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO
The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery acquisitions since 2023.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Wakefern Begins Wholesome Pantry Packaging Update
Wakefern Food Corp. is rolling out redesigned packaging for its Wholesome Pantry Organic and Wholesome Pantry Free-From lines, the Keasbey, New Jersey-based cooperative announced July 21. The updated packaging features a modernized logo, color cues that distinguish organic items from free-from items and design elements intended to make key product attributes easier to identify on […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Meijer Cuts Prices On Nearly 200 Back-To-School Items
Meijer is lowering prices by up to 50 percent on nearly 200 school supplies and grocery items ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including more than 50 supplies priced under $1. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s promotion runs through Sept. 8 and covers both Meijer brand and national-brand items commonly found on classroom supply lists […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Survey: 55 Percent Of Consumers Are Buying Less Beef
Fifty-five percent of U.S. consumers are buying less beef or have stopped entirely amid rising prices, the New World screwworm outbreak and global trade disruptions, according to the 2026 Consumer Grocery and Protein Trends survey released July 21 by Blue Yonder. At the same time, one-third of consumers have increased their overall protein purchases in […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest, News
Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan
Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National, News
IFPA Calls For Stronger Traceability As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows
IFPA is calling for end-to-end traceability and stronger FDA food safety programs as the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak grows and a lettuce recall reaches retail shelves.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, West
Pacific Seafood, Ocean Beauty Seafoods Merge Distribution Businesses
Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods have merged their distribution businesses, combining two family-owned seafood companies across six western facilities.