A couple of years ago, World Peas Brand took on the daunting task of creating a healthy crunchy cheese snack—a clean-label alternative to the national brand. The company’s creation, Peatos, are made with a base of non-GMO peas and lentils (pulses) instead of corn, and the seasoning used contains no artificial flavors, colors or MSG. After […]
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Kroger Clothing Line Heads To Stores Nationwide
The Kroger Co.’s new style brand, Dip, is rolling out nationwide to 300 Fred Meyer and Marketplace format stores. “Dip creates a new experience for our customers, focusing on a thoughtfully designed and curated collection that is simple, stylish and affordable,” said Christina Groth, Kroger’s VP of general merchandise. “During the product development process, we were intentional […]
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Food Retail Study Determines Transparency Yields Greater Brand Loyalty
A new report released Sept. 18 from Label Insight and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) reveals that grocery shoppers exhibit loyalty to those products that create deeper relationships through information exchange. “The Transparency Imperative” report found that shoppers increasingly demand transparency and a closer connection to their food, so much so that 75 percent are more […]
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Schnuck Markets To Acquire 19 Shop ‘N Save Stores From Supervalu
Supervalu Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 19 of its 36 Shop ‘n Save grocery stores, primarily located in the St. Louis, Missouri, area, to Schnuck Markets Inc. The transaction is planned to occur with a staggered close process expected to finish by late October 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. As […]
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USDA Loosens SNAP Restrictions In North Carolina Through Oct. 31
The USDA on Sept. 16 approved a waiver that will allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in North Carolina to buy hot foods with their benefits through Oct. 31. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue emphasized the importance of the waiver, noting that many North Carolina residents who evacuated to shelters cannot store food and are […]
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White To Succeed Hayes As Tyson CEO
Tyson Foods Inc.’s board of directors has appointed Noel White, formerly group president of beef, pork and international and a member of Tyson Foods’ enterprise leadership team, as president and CEO, effective Sept. 30. White, who also will join the board of directors, will succeed Tom Hayes, who is stepping down for personal reasons. “Noel […]
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Peapod Enters Exclusive Distribution Partnership With Meats By Linz
Online grocer Peapod is bringing family-owned meat purveyor Meats by Linz’s products to grocery retail for the first time ever. Through a new partnership, Peapod is the only distribution channel for direct-to-consumer purchase of Meats by Linz. Operated by the third-generation of the Linz family, Meats by Linz is a supplier to a number of […]
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Applestone Meat Vending Machines Expanding In New York
More than 14 years ago, Joshua Applestone and his wife, Jessica, opened a whole-animal butcher shop in the Hudson Valley of New York called Fleisher’s. With his latest project, automated vending machines, Joshua and the Applestone Meat Co. strive to tackle two new challenges: 24-hour accessibility and affordability. In addition, it’s a way to make […]