United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico launched their first Bacon Fest April 7. Bacon Fest will run from April 7 to May 4 and, throughout that time, each location will be providing a huge selection of bacon related products. Guests can look for their typical package of […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
AppHarvest Ships First Harvest Of Tomatoes On The Vine
AppHarvest recently shipped its first harvest of Tomatoes on the Vine from its flagship high-tech indoor farm to Kroger grocery stores. This harvest marks the second tomato variety to be distributed to grocery stores since the controlled environment ag company first harvested Beefsteak tomatoes in January. The Morehead, Kentucky facility, one of the country’s largest […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
BJ’s Announces Passing Of President And CEO Delaney
Lee Delaney, president and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, died unexpectedly April 8 due to presumed natural causes. He was 49. Christopher J. Baldwin, executive chairman of the board of directors, issued the following statement on behalf of the board: “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney. Lee was a […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Green Life Farms Building Hydroponic Greenhouse In Lake City, FL
Green Life Farms has started construction on its second hydroponic greenhouse in Florida on 24 acres in Lake City. Using state-of-the-art hydroponic technology, Green Life Farms will grow leafy greens in oxygenated water – without soil – then harvest and package them in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of contamination and preserving flavor and […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Beyond Meat Expands U.S. Retail Distribution Within Grocery Chains
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has made several major product expansions within its existing footprint at retailers nationwide. As demand for plant-based meat continues to rise, this increased distribution strengthens the company’s retail presence at approximately 28,000 retail outlets across the U.S. The expanded retail product availability includes: Beyond Meatballs: Newly available at Kroger (approximately 1,500 stores), Target (750 stores) […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Appoints Kosla CIO, EVP
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, has named Rom Kosla as EVP, IT and chief information officer. Kosla will oversee all aspects of IT for the U.S. businesses, with a specific focus on delivering common systems and innovation that create digitally enabled experiences and support the omnichannel ambitions of Ahold Delhaize […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
AppHarvest Acquires Root AI To Increase Efficiency
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest, an AgTech company and Certified B Corp, has acquired Root AI, an artificial intelligence farming startup that creates intelligent robots to help manage high-tech indoor farms. The acquisition of Root AI and its robotic universal harvester, Virgo, is expected to provide AppHarvest with a baseline of harvesting support working alongside crop care specialists […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bell & Evans Introduces Pre-Seasoned Ground Chicken Products
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania-based Bell & Evans has introduced two premium, pre-seasoned fresh ground chicken products: Tacos de México and Herbs D’Italia, available now to select retailers. Both new Bell & Evans ready-to-cook, pre-seasoned ground chicken products are made from 100 percent dark meat and seasoned with premium quality spices, saving consumers thought and time during meal prep. Tacos […]
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Pringles Launches New Limited-Edition Flavor Of Deep-Fried Pickles
The makers of Pringles are giving one of America’s popular snack foods and appetizers, deep-fried pickles, a crispy makeover. Pringles Wavy Deep-Fried Pickle brings all the dill flavor and batter-coated flavor of the restaurant classic into an easy-to-eat crisp. This new flavor adds an acidic and sour taste to a favorite Pringles Flavor Stack, including the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Launches Sourced For Good Seal
Whole Foods Market has launched Sourced for Good, an exclusive third-party-certification program to support responsible sourcing by providing tangible improvements in farmworkers’ lives, strengthening worker communities where products are sourced and promoting environmental stewardship where crops are grown. The Sourced for Good seal is designed to help shoppers easily identify products that meet the high […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Sun Belle Launches 2021 Pomegranate Arils Program
Berry marketer Sun Belle Inc. has launched its 2021 Pomegranate Arils program with Green Belle organic and Sun Belle conventional 4.4-oz. cups, packed by Agricola Los Medanos S.A. in Ica, Peru. The arils are extracted from just-ripe pomegranates in Los Medanos’ facility using state-of-the-art technology, including UV sanitation. They are immediately packed in retail cups […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Idahoan Partners With IRI To Drive Growth, Expand Consumer Base
IRI and Chicago-based Idahoan Foods continue to deepen their strategic relationship with a focus on driving actionable insights based on an understanding of the competitive landscape and Idahoan consumers. With access to IRI’s suite of solutions through the IRI Unify visualization platform, Idahoan is able to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends. “IRI has […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Kalyana Sustainable Wines To Its Offerings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable Own Brands products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. CSWA has nearly two decades of experience […]
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PMA And CGT Double Down On Diversity And Inclusion
Center for Growing Talent by PMA has released the first two initiatives since a task force was convened in September to determine how the industry could advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the produce and floral supply chains. Beginning in April, Center for Growing Talent will host a month-long Diversity & Inclusion Program featuring weekly virtual sessions. The program is free […]
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NAMI Scholarship Foundation Expands Eligibility To Graduate Students
The North American Meat Institute Scholarship Foundation will expand eligibility and offer two $5,000 scholarships to graduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Previously, scholarships were only awarded to undergraduate students. “The meat and poultry industry strives to support students at every level because they are the future of our industry. With this monetary increase […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Tyson Foods Invests $425M In New Tennessee Poultry Complex
Tyson Foods, along with local, state and federal officials, met April 8 to officially open the company’s new poultry complex in Humboldt, Tennessee. The $425 million project, which includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery, represents Tyson’s biggest investment in Tennessee and the single largest corporate investment ever in Gibson County. “We’re pleased to […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
United In Strength Campaign Brings $100,000 To Local Communities
Inspired by local heroes helping to feed those in need during the pandemic, Stop & Shop, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Hershey’s and Mondelez are donating $100,000 to hunger-relief organizations located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. The donation is a result of the brands’ United in Strength campaign that ran this […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Reveals Unique Shopping Trends One Year Into Pandemic Living
As the one-year mark into pandemic living has officially passed, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer reveals some of the most surprising shopping trends from the height of the shutdown to the ongoing changes in home and work lifestyles across the Midwest. “We continue to applaud our store teams that worked diligently throughout the pandemic to find solutions […]
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Jimmy Dean Launches New Breakfast Nuggets And Skillets
Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering new breakfast nuggets and skillets varieties. Breakfast Nuggets are filled with morning flavors and packed with protein. For mornings with a bit more time, the new Skillet varieties provide a warm, hearty breakfast. “We know it’s important to people to have a variety of breakfast options in order to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Welcomes Sanchez As Brand Ambassador
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, welcomes its newest member of the Vallarta Influencers & Partners Program, Ericka Sanchez, to its stores and social channels. Sanchez is a recipe developer, photographer, creator of the bilingual award-winning website Nibbles and Feasts and a rising foodie star. “Vallarta is pleased to have Ericka join our […]