Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has published its inaugural Sustainability Report, an overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance progress with respect to each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, crew members, customers and consumers, communities, the environment and stockholders. “While ESG is a relatively new journey for us, we have a long history […]
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Network Of Executive Women Becomes NextUp
Sponsored Content After 20 years, Network of Executive Women is now NextUp. We are women and allies. We are today’s mentors and tomorrow’s rising stars. We are business leaders driving change. And we know that workplace equity can’t wait. Our members and partners are a collective force for progress, eliminating barriers for women in the […]
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Flowers Foods Names Winters As Chief Supply Chain Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc. has named Tom Winters as chief supply chain officer, effective April 4. In this role, Winters will be responsible for Flowers’ supply chain operations, reporting to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. “Tom has more than 30 years of experience leading world-class teams and consistently delivering strong results and highly effective process […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca-Cola United Celebrates Opening Of Sales Center In Panama City, FL
Panama City Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a sales center of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new $10 million facility March 24 at 2825 Forester Trail in Panama City, Florida. The 24,000-square-foot space houses a sales and distribution center, warehouse, fleet maintenance operation and administrative offices – a benefit to both associates and […]
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KeHE Distributors Reveals Latest TrendFinder ‘Golden Ticket’ Winners
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has released its list of “Golden Ticket” winners from its recent TrendFinder event. This was the second event of the year and the first time it was held in person post-pandemic. Nearly 60 brands were given the opportunity to pitch their products live to KeHE’s category management team. During the event, each brand […]
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Fred Meyer Co. Celebrates A Century Of Service
Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves recently visited Portland, Oregon, to catch up with the folks at Fred Meyer. The grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, which is the focus of this special issue. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how it pioneered the one-stop shop […]
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Starday Expands Distribution Partnership With Kroger
New York-based Starday has announced a new distribution partnership with Kroger. Gooey Snacks, Starday’s chocolate hazelnut spread, will be available in nearly 2,000 Kroger-owned locations including Mariano’s, Ralphs, Frys and King Soopers – making it easy for people to get a healthy chocolate snack when they’re shopping in stores. Starday launched in August 2021 with Gooey Snacks as its […]
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Cognetry Labs Taps Walmart GoLocal To Empower Independent Grocers
Consumer demand continues to increase for last mile delivery services and in response to this, Walmart GoLocal and Cognetry Labs have partnered to create an integrated white label, e-commerce plus delivery solution to mid-sized and independent grocery retailers. Accessing Walmart GoLocal’s network of delivery capabilities allows Cognetry Labs’ retail clients to grow their own brand […]
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Bolthouse Farms Survey Names Carrot As Most Trusted Vegetable
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms, one of the biggest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S., has revealed survey data exploring Americans’ relationship with their vegetables. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that carrots are America’s most trusted vegetable. The study reports that 69 percent of Americans are most likely to eat carrots out of a dozen other […]
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H-E-B Launches Donation Campaign For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
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Balls Food Stores Makes Management Moves
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores and David Ball, its chairman, CEO and president, have announced five senior management changes that they say reflect the company’s commitment to employees, customers and communities. Scott Bayne has been promoted to chief operating officer. Bayne, who has more than 44 years of food industry experience, has been with […]
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SpartanNash Contract Extended By U.S. Defense Commissary Agency
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash says the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency has extended its contract to provide private label products to all DeCA commissaries through Dec. 15, 2025. “We are proud and grateful that DeCA has entrusted SpartanNash with a three-year contract extension as we work to strengthen our partnership in service of America’s military heroes and their […]
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Catalina Reports Shopping Behavior For CPG Brands Continues To Shift
Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, Catalina has continued to monitor its Buyer Intelligence Platform to track the pandemic’s impact on buying behavior at grocery stores across the U.S. Many categories that experienced high growth during the pandemic’s first year have retreated partially, but remain […]
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IRI Shows Meat Navigated Pandemic Better Than Other Departments
To Jonna Parker, many of the macro disruptions in the food ecosystem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have actually favored meat. “I would argue no department changed as much for American consumers than meat,” said Parker, principal of fresh foods at IRI. Her remarks came during a virtual presentation that covered the latest data IRI has […]
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Giant Eagle Adopts SmartSense IoT Framework Across All Supermarkets
Boston-based SmartSense, part of Digi International – a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions – has expanded its relationship with Giant Eagle Inc. SmartSense protects Giant Eagle’s 215 pharmacies and provides digital task management for its 175 grocery properties and 92 convenience stores. With the latest phase of IoT deployment including 32,000 new SmartSense digital […]
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Cornell-Sun World Partnership Releases New Grape Varieties
Two newly released grape varieties, developed between Cornell AgriTech and Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International, a global fruit genetics and licensing company, offer new flavors for consumers and better growing characteristics for farmers. Sugrafiftytwo, an ultra-early ripening green seedless grape variety with a muscat flavor, and Sugrasixty, a midseason red variety with large berries and a […]
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North Texas Food Bank, DoorDash Partner To Deliver Meals To Seniors
The North Texas Food Bank is partnering with DoorDash to distribute meals to seniors experiencing hunger who face barriers to accessing food, such as immobility, lack of transportation or remote location. As part of its Project DASH initiative, DoorDash drivers deliver boxes from food banks to homes, providing food banks with additional resources to assist seniors and other […]
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Wisconsin Grocers Association Board Elects New Officers
The Wisconsin Grocers Association has elected Jim Hyland, Bob Jaskolski and Kevin Metcalfe to serve on its board of directors. WGA officers serve for a term of one year. At each of the WGA board meetings, the group reviews programs and activities of the association, including events, membership programs, services and member benefits and government […]
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Meati Debuts Its Whole-Cut Meat Alternative Product Lineup
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati has launched its first national consumer offerings: the Meati Classic Cutlet and Meati Crispy Cutlet – with a Steak Filet option available later this spring. All cuts are made of mycelium, a superfood protein similar to the root structure of mushrooms. Meati’s official market debut marks the largest step in the company’s mission to deliver scalable, high-quality and minimally […]
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Mann Packing Co., Mezete Partner To Create Mediterranean Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., has partnered with Mezete, a ready-to-eat food brand, to bring a line of popular hummus products to American shoppers nationwide. True to authentic and gourmet Eastern Mediterranean flavors, Mezete products contain natural ingredients with no preservatives that are ready-to-eat, long-lasting and do not require refrigeration. […]