On July 20, Walmart identified the “high priority” chemicals it has been asking suppliers to eliminate over the past three years. Those ingredients include triclosan, formaldehyde and butylparaben, among others. Products containing these ingredients include household cleaners, personal care, baby products, and beauty items. In a statement released July 20, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart said the chemicals that […]
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Newport Avenue Market Holds Golf Tourney To Fight Hunger
Newport Avenue Market held its annual Go Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 20, bringing together more than 120 golfers to benefit the Hunger Prevention Coalition (HPC) of Central Oregon. Community members as well as leaders from the grocery and retail industry participated in the event held at Broken Top Golf Club in Bend, Oregon. Formerly […]
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Acosta Study: Grilling Not Just A Summer Thing
In honor of National Grilling Month in July, Acosta, the Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry—released new research about the grilling habits and preferences of U.S. shoppers. Though National Grilling Month takes place during the summer, Acosta’s research indicated that grilling goes far beyond traditional summer barbecues, […]
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Eureka! Organic Bread Now Available Nationwide
After having limited distribution since launching in 2012, all six varieties of Eureka! Organic Bread are now available nationwide. “Historically, organic bread brings to mind the notion of being bland, boring and taste-less—a stigma Eureka Organic Bread is working to change,” said Marlene Sidhu, senior brand manager for Eureka Organic Bread. “We believe everyone should […]
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More Of Sprouts’ Food Waste Being Diverted
Quest Resource Holding Corp. is expanding its food waste diversion services for Sprouts Farmers Market, an existing client. Quest designed and deployed a comprehensive organics recycling program at all California Sprouts stores ahead of new mandatory commercial organics recycling regulations. The program reduces food waste by diverting produce, dairy, bakery, bulk, deli and juice bar […]
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Grocery Outlet, Revolution Foods Address Bay Area Food Insecurity
In an effort to combat food insecurity in the Bay Area–specifically summer food insecurity when children are out of school–Eric Lindberg, co-CEO of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, and Kristin Richmond, CEO of Revolution Foods, are partnering with Alameda County Community Food Bank to distribute 10,000 bags filled with healthy food items. Donations for the bags […]
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Fry’s Opens New Marketplace In Phoenix
The Shelby Report’s Southwest VP Tom Maloney was present for the opening of the new Fry’s Marketplace in Phoenix on July 15. The store is located at 1311 E. Bell Road. The 124,070-s.f. Marketplace features a wine bar that serves a wide selection of wines as well as local craft beer; a specialty cheese shop; […]
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Lay’s Debuts Four Global Chip Flavors Nationwide
Lay’s is introducing four international potato chip flavors this summer. According to a recent Mintel study, three out of five people feel they have become more adventurous when it comes to trying ethnic cuisines. Lay’s, one of the brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is putting this to the test by bringing some of the top […]
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MillerCoors Releases Its 2016 Sustainability Report
MillerCoors has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the company’s 2015 efforts in the areas of alcohol responsibility, environmental stewardship and community investment. The brewer continues to take steps to prevent drunk driving and underage consumption, reduce water use and brewery waste, and create equal opportunities for women in beer. “At […]
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Packaged Facts: Steady Growth Continues For Healthy Snacks
Healthy-ingredient snacks that offer convenience and transparent labels/packaging have been at the forefront of many modern food industry trends. As a result of these factors, among others, the past half-decade has seen steady growth for healthy-ingredient snacks. The market’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7 percent has outpaced overall food and beverage sales growth. […]
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Apple Co-op Releases SweeTango Crop Projections
Members of the Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative released estimates for the 2016 crop of SweeTango, the sweet, tangy, crunchy apple that was developed by the University of Minnesota to feature the best characteristics of the Honeycrisp and Zestar apple varieties. The projected crop yield is 450,000 standard 40-lb. boxes, which is an 18 percent […]
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Dole The First Produce Brand To Get Nielsen Innovation Award
Nielsen has honored Dole Fresh Vegetables for “transformational innovation and for continually bringing improvements to essential day-to-day experiences and rituals.” The company and specifically its line of Dole Chopped Salad Kits launched in 2013 received a 2016 U.S. Nielsen Breakthrough Innovation Award, selected for distinctiveness, relevance and endurance from close to 3,500 consumer products introduced […]
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Thomas’ Introduces Salted Caramel English Muffins And Bagels
The Thomas’ brand is combining sweet and salty in its new Limited Edition Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels. The new Thomas’ Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels are available seasonally at grocery stores and other major food retailers nationwide through mid-October, with a suggested retail price of $4.49 for a six-count pack of English Muffins […]
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Purina Farms Opens Interactive Better With Pets Exhibit
Why is life better when shared with a pet? Purina invites pet lovers to find out through a new exhibit, titled “Better with Pets” – Discover Life with Dogs and Cats, now open at the Purina Farms Visitor Center in Gray Summit, Missouri. A family-friendly attraction designed specifically for pet lovers, the “Better with Pets” […]
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Utah Grocers Donate $30K+ To Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of their guests, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s and Fresh Market donated more than $30,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The funds were raised during an icon drive held June 3-27 at 31 locations across Utah. Guests were invited to donate $1 to the foundation during checkout to further research for the genetic […]
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Ticklebelly Desserts Launches New Cakebars
Ticklebelly cakebars, cake baked onto a stick, have launched in grocery stores nationwide. Created by a team of dessert chefs, cakebars are baked with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and contain no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. Unlike cakepops, which are created by blending cake with buttercream, Ticklebelly cakebars are cake baked onto a stick, enveloped in […]
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Publix Has Target Date For Cage-Free Egg Transition
Publix Super Markets has published a position statement on its website that says it will work toward a 100 percent cage-free egg supply by 2026. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) sent out an email to media with a link to Publix’s statement. Even though Publix already offered seven varieties of cage-free eggs […]
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7-Eleven Launches Big Red Slurpee In Texas Stores
Big Red, America’s original red soda, and 7-Eleven Inc. are introducing the Big Red Slurpee drink as one of 7-Eleven stores’ new summer Slurpee flavors. Sipping on a Big Red soda in the summertime is a familiar treat for anyone who grew up in Texas, Big Red’s No. 1 market. Big Red soda has strong […]
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OTA/Nielsen Report: Organic Produce Is Growing
More than half of all households in the U.S. are now purchasing organic produce, according to an Organic Trade Association/Nielsen report. Sales of organic bananas alone—now a $165 million market—soared by more than 30 percent last year. Organic “value-added” vegetables (think chopped kale, peeled carrots and ready-to-cook squash) grew by a whopping 54 percent in […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]