Posted inDairy News, Natural Grocers, News, Private Label Brands, Southwest

Natural Grocers Expands Private Label Cheese Line

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has expanded its house brand cheese line with five new organic varieties at stores nationwide. The offerings include three Organic Cheese Blocks (Havarti, Mild and Medium Cheddar), plus Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese Slices and Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds. Like all Natural Grocers brand cheeses, the new additions are certified organic, made […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands

AWG Brands Scores Slam Dunk With Frozen Food Happiness Campaign

AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), celebrated National Frozen Food Month in March with a marketing campaign, “Frozen Food Happiness,” designed to showcase the wide array of frozen food products available to both AWG member retailers and their customers. This year’s campaign emphasized the convenience, variety and fun that frozen […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, C&S Wholesale Grocers, News, Northeast

C&S Wholesale Grocers Relaunches Best Yet Private Label Brand

C&S Wholesale Grocers is relaunching its premiere brand Best Yet, offering a curated assortment of household staples with a fresh look. The new label comes with an expansive array of new product offerings, ensuring retail customers have quality choices over competitors. According to the retailer, Best Yet offers thousands of products that exceed their national […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, Center Store, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Introduces Private Selection Cherry Harvest Collection

With cherry blossoming as a standout trend across food, beauty and fashion this year, The Kroger Co. has introduced its Private Selection Cherry Harvest product line. “Private Selection’s Cherry Harvest collection truly captures the essence and craveability of the season’s must-try, highly sought-after flavor,” said Mike Murphy, group VP of center store merchandising at Kroger. […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest

AWG Brands Introduces Hello World By Best Choice Product Line

In response to the growing demand for budget-friendly baby care solutions, AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced Hello World by Best Choice. A line of baby products, Hello World by Best Choice features everything from diapers and wipes to health and wellness essentials. “Hello World by Best Choice […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Introduces Pure Wonder By Best Choice

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has launched Pure Wonder by Best Choice, a new brand dedicated to pets. Available this month, the brand offers a comprehensive range of pet products, including food and essentials for dogs, cats and birds. The decision to introduce Pure Wonder by Best Choice […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, National, News

PLMA Re-Elects Board Chair, Welcomes New Directors

The Private Label Manufactures Association (PLMA) re-elected Kristal Sevcik, VP of business development at AmeriQual Group, as chair of its board of directors. Sevcik, who assumed the position in 2024, will serve a second one-year term. The members of the association also accepted the slate proposed by the nominating committee – Jeanine Antiporek of Refresco […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Executive News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City’s Purdy Inducted Into PLMA’s Private Label Hall Of Fame

Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations for Food City, was recently inducted into Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Private Label Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category. PLMA created the Private Label Hall of Fame in 2006 to recognize those who have “made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global […]