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Premier Protein Introduces Sustainable Packaging For Its RTD Shakes

Premier Protein, a line of shakes, powders, bars and clear drinks, has launched new “earth first” packaging for its ready-to-drink shakes. Premier Protein shakes now feature FSC-certified Tetra Pak cartons and a re-sealable plant-based cap derived from sugarcane. According to the Premier Nutrition Corp., Premier Protein’s parent company, the decision to change its packaging represents […]

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Lipari: Detroit Is Back And Michigan Is On Fire

Thom Lipari is president and CEO of Warren-based Lipari Foods. His father, Jim, started the company in the 1950s by distributing unique products from the back of his Ford station wagon. Thom came on board in 1971. Today, Lipari Foods operates a central distribution center in Warren, the largest suburb of Detroit. From that facility, […]

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Kroger Atlanta Aims To Raise $500K For Breast Cancer Awareness

Kroger stores throughout the company’s Atlanta division, which includes stores in Georgia, South Carolina and Eastern Alabama, will host a multi-faceted campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helping to raise both awareness and funds for breast cancer screening, treatment and education. From Sept. 30–Oct. 27, customers will be invited to purchase pink paper ribbons […]

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Rouses Celebrates Covington, Louisiana, Store Opening

Rouses Markets and the Rouse family celebrated the grand opening of their 58th location on Sept. 26. The 35,000-s.f. store anchors the Copperstill Marketplace at the southeast corner of Highway 1077 and Highway 1085 in Covington, Louisiana. The store was a year in the making and features “all of the bells and whistles,” says Rouses. […]

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Publix To Create 700 New Jobs With Corporate Office Expansion

Publix today revealed plans to expand its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027. Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Publix President and CEO Todd Jones made the announcement at a press event today. Since construction on Publix’s current corporate office was announced in 2001, Publix has entered three […]

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Imperial Launches Frozen Smoothies, Overnight Oats Under New Brand

Imperial Frozen Foods soon will introduce its new Happy Healthy frozen product line in grocery stores across the country. The line offers five 8-oz. smoothies, three 8-oz. overnight oats and a 10-oz. acai bowl. To prepare the smoothies, consumers need to add a liquid of choice to the contents of the smoothie cup, pour the […]

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Oklahoma To Become 45th State To Allow Winery-To-Consumer Shipping

Starting Oct. 1, Oklahoma wine enthusiasts can have wine shipped directly to their homes and offices by U.S. wineries licensed to ship. Previously, wine drinkers in Oklahoma were limited to purchasing only those wines carried by in-state wholesalers and retailers. “Not unlike other states, the road to expanding consumer choice in Oklahoma was full of […]