By Robert Yeakel / NGA Director of Government Relations Three weeks ago, President Biden unveiled the next step in his “Build Back Better” agenda by calling on Congress to pass an infrastructure package. The American Jobs Plan, as the White House has coined it, lays out more than $2 trillion in federal spending on infrastructure […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
RIFDA, Packaging & More And Price Rite Partners With Central Falls
The Rhode Island Food Dealers Association and two of its members, Packaging & More and Price Rite, are teaming up with the city of Central Falls and Mayor Maria Rivera to host a series of community food distribution events at Packaging & More’s headquarters at 30 Higginson Ave. The distribution events are being planned to begin […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Revol Greens Adds Chopped Romaine Program To Offerings
Expanding what is already one of the most diverse greenhouse baby leaf and head lettuce portfolios on the market, Revol Greens is adding a large-scale chopped romaine program with three new retail varieties available at select retailers throughout the Midwest: Premium Romaine Salad, Leafy Romaine Chop and Vibrant Romaine Blend (SRP $2.99-$3.99 for 7.5-oz. packages). There also […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Save Mart Cos. Deploys Autonomous Inventory Robots With Simbe
The Save Mart Cos. launched a pilot program, in partnership with Simbe, to roll out the autonomous inventory robot, Tally, in select Save Mart, Lucky/Lucky California and FoodMaxx banners in the Modesto, California and East Bay areas. Tally robots autonomously audit store shelves to ensure products are in stock and in the correct location on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Shop ‘N Save Selects Daisy Intelligence To Optimize Promotional Planning
Shop ‘N Save, a grocery retailer with more than 80 stores in Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia, has selected Daisy Intelligence as its AI-powered platform provider. The independently-owned and -operated chain said it will use Daisy Intelligence solutions and services to measure and optimize the effectiveness of promotional planning, based on […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stauffer’s Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Commemorative Bear Jugs
The year 1871 saw some historic moments: Orville Wright was born, the Great Chicago Fire broke out, the first Major League Baseball game was played in America and Stauffer’s, the York, Pennsylvania-based baker of the original animal cracker was founded. “For the past 150 years, Stauffer’s has been part of families’ snacking fun, and we […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Scarlett Johansson Joins Snow Days As Creative Director
Austin, Texas-based Snow Days, the new brand bringing a health-forward approach to frozen comfort food, has unveiled a partnership with award-winning actress Scarlett Johansson. In addition to becoming an investor in holding company HumanCo, Johansson also will be joining Snow Days as creative director, bringing her insights and ideas to product development and continued brand […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca-Cola Florida Names Benford New President, COO
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, one of the largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers in the U.S., has promoted Thomas N. Benford to president and chief operating officer. In this new role, Benford will oversee end-to-end commercial operations including planning, customer management, field sales, product supply, risk management, sustainability and facilities management. He previously served as the company’s EVP […]
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Cabo Fresh Launches Only Avocado In Squeeze Pouch
Cabo Fresh has launched Only Avocado, supplying avocados on demand in a squeeze pouch guaranteed to stay green for 10 days after opening. With only three natural ingredients and zero preservatives, it offers perfectly green avocado for days. The magic is in the cap. Airlock technology allows Only Avocado to stay green by eliminating air […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
FourKites Named Leader In 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Chicago-based FourKites was named a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms. Out of 14 vendors evaluated, FourKites was the only company positioned in the leaders quadrant with the highest “Completeness of Vision.” FourKites pioneered real-time transportation visibility in 2014 and is now leading the industry into a new era where global supply chains […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
New Kellogg’s Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond Debuts
For the first time in the U.S. market, Kellogg’s Special K is offering a chocolatey dipped cereal: Kellogg’s Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond. Every bowl of Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond cereal contains a multi-textured mix of ingredients like multigrain flakes dipped in a chocolatey shell, cocoa-dusted flakes and real sliced almonds. As an addition to a morning routine or evening snack time, Special K Dipped Chocolatey Almond is […]
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Van’s Kitchen Helps Grocery Retailers With National Egg Roll Day
Dallas, Texas-based Van’s Kitchen, one of the nation’s leading egg roll manufacturing brands, will celebrate its third annual National Egg Roll Day on Wednesday, June 10, honoring 35 years of fun since its founding in 1986. Van’s Kitchen is a certified women-and minority-operated company that produces millions of egg rolls each year and is dedicated […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Again Receives Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
For the 20th consecutive year, Food Lion has received the 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Food Lion, headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina, is the only company in the U.S. with this distinction. Additionally, this marks the 18th consecutive year Food Lion has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
2.4 Million Meals Donated To Food Banks From Big Y
To facilitate this past season of giving food to those in need, Big Y converted its Sack Hunger campaign from a $10 bag of groceries to a streamlined $5 donation to the five food banks within its marketing area. These regional food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, children’s programs and […]
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T. Marzetti Invests $22.8M In Expansion Of Facility In Columbus, Ohio
T. Marzetti Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corp., has plans to expand its existing production facility in Columbus, Ohio. The company is investing $22.8 million and creating 20 new jobs, with hiring for plant management and production positions expected to begin later this year. Marzetti, with construction partner Gilbane Building Co. and […]
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Emerging Technology Doesn’t Have To Be Threat To Independent Grocers
by John Ross / President and CEO of IGA In my line of work, I see great customer service almost daily. I will be visiting an IGA owner or an unaffiliated independent grocer, and they seem to know the names of every shopper we pass in the aisles. It’s a warm and personal experience where the […]
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JOH Announces Multiple Promotions For Analytics And Insights Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has promoted several members of its analytics and insights team: Jane Buckley to senior insights analyst; Nick Fanion to data operations manager; and Kateryna Minichino to senior insights analyst. Buckley began her career at JOH as an intern in 2017 and joined the team full-time in the summer of 2018. Consistently demonstrating […]
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Zespri Starts SunGold Marketing Campaign In Mid-May
Orange County, California-based Zespri begins shipping its kiwifruit in mid-May. Leading the sales growth is Zespri’s SunGold, which is now the No. 1 largest and top-growing kiwifruit. Shoppers are better able to locate SunGold in the produce section with its newly designed vertical packaging, which is stackable and easier to merchandise. “Zespri is the world […]
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Stonyfield Organic Aims To Convert Parks As Part Of #Playfree Initiative
Londonderry, New Hampshire-based Stonyfield Organic, an organic yogurt maker, has been obsessed with fields for almost 40 years. Providing green, organic pastures for its cows, such as Little Flower and Liberty, to roam and graze has been a priority for the brand since 1983. However, Stonyfield realized that organic fields can have a bigger impact on people, pets and the planet […]
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Heinz, The Lee Initiative Partner To Preserve Black-Owned Restaurants
Heinz is partnering with nonprofit restaurant equality organization The Lee Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice in an effort to preserve the legacy of Black-owned restaurants through a grant program and other resources to help sustain long-term business health and success. The partnership goes beyond saving restaurants – it’s about preserving Black culture today and into the future. […]