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Coborn’s Opens ‘Next-Generation’ Supermarket Focused On Fresh

Coborn’s Inc. recently opened a “next-generation” supermarket in Isanti, Minnesota. It is a first-of-its-kind store format with a significant focus on fresh selections and an updated modern industrial design. “We are a company that is constantly striving to appeal to the changing needs of our guests,” said Chris Coborn, chairman, president and CEO of Coborn’s […]

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New Bay Area Safeway Stores Debuting Wednesday

Safeway, a division of Albertsons Cos., will open three new stores across the Bay Area on Wednesday. The grand openings include: Pacifica, The Fairmont Shopping Center; Oakland, The Ridge Shopping Center; and Walnut Creek, The Orchards at Walnut Creek. “We are excited to open three new stores to meet the needs of our customers and […]

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Northgate González To Test Produce Incentives With SNAP Customers, Thanks To USDA Grant

by Lorrie Griffith/editor–West Northgate González Market, the 41-store Southern California grocery retailer, soon will embark on a four-year pilot test to see whether offering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants financial incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables actually increases their purchase and consumption. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) trial is being made possible through […]

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Christian Leader Howard E. Butt Jr. Of H-E-B Dies At 89

Christian businessman Mr. Howard E. Butt Jr., who pioneered the concept that the business world was a high calling for people of faith, died Sunday evening at home from complications related to Parkinson’s. The former president of The H. E. Butt Foundation and H-E-B board vice chair was 89. As a bridge builder between the […]

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Soupman Rolling Out Newest Variety—Shrimp Bisque

Soupman’s newest slow-cooked, small-batch soup variety—Shrimp Bisque–is now arriving at major grocery chains, including Publix, H-E-B, Acme, Shaw’s, Heinen’s, Fairway and more. Original Soupman soups are available in the soup aisle in Tetra Pak cartons. “Shrimp Bisque is a delicious soup made with loads of shrimp and is hearty and tasteful, but not too heavy,” […]

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How Generations Differ In What They Look For In Food

It’s no secret that Millennials are changing the food and nutrition landscape, but Boomers have their own set of unique ideas about what they want on their plate,  according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food and Health Survey. Based on the survey, perceptions of the healthfulness of certain foods vary dramatically […]

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Southeastern Grocers Raises $560K-Plus For Flood Victims, Two Damaged Stores Remain Closed

Through customer donations at Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers will donate $565,393.04 in support of the American Red Cross’ disaster relief to assist Louisiana residents impacted by recent flooding. This contribution includes the dollar-for-dollar match Southeastern Grocers donated through the Southeastern Grocers Foundation. The flooding in Louisiana is the worst […]