After more than 15 years serving as EVP, chief strategy officer and president of Temple, Texas-based McLane Food Service for McLane Co., Tom Zatina retired on April 2. Zatina joined McLane Co. in January 2006 after more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. During his time at McLane Co., he was responsible for […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mt. Olive Pickle Co. Unveils New Offering: Pickle Salsa
Mount Olive, North Carolina-based Mt. Olive Pickle Co. has launched its new pickle salsa. Mt. Olive Pickle Salsa comes in three varieties: mild, medium and hot. It can be found at grocery stores nationwide. “We are thrilled to launch our pickle salsa line and to offer these innovative, flavorful new items to our pickle-loving fans,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Family Of Stores Plans April 8 Job Fair To Fill 700 Positions
Bashas’ Family of Stores is looking to add nearly 700 people to its roster. The jobs will fill a variety of full-time and part-time positions at its more than 100 locations throughout Arizona. The open positions range from hourly clerks to store managers and everything in between, especially skilled bakers and meat cutters who can […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Associates Earn Spot On Cheerios Cereal Box
ShopRite customers will recognize some familiar faces on their favorite cereal box when they visit stores during April. Photos of 100 associates will appear on limited-edition Cheerios boxes as part of an annual tradition recognizing associates for fighting hunger in the communities where ShopRite stores operate. Their fundraising efforts this year raised $1 million for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
TreeHouse Foods Announces Commercial Organization Leadership
Oak Brook, Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods has implemented a new leadership structure, effective April 1, that is designed to further solidify its customer relationships and strengthen ongoing engagement with its retail and foodservice partners. Kevin G. Jackson, who has been serving as interim chief commercial officer since January, will continue in this role on a permanent basis. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Coleman Natural Foods Refreshes Packaging With Classic, Clean Look
Westminster, Colorado-based Coleman Natural Foods, a pioneer in all-natural beef, pork and poultry products, is introducing a refreshed design on all packaging. The new look features the same Coleman Natural logo, with a clean white backdrop to emphasize some of the claims consumers look for most often, including humane animal raising claims, natural product guarantees and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Opens Foodtown In New Hartford, CT
Allegiance Retail Services celebrated the grand opening of the first Connecticut Foodtown on March 31. The store is owned by Allegiance member Michael Fernandez and is located at 141 Main St. in New Hartford. The Foodtown has been completely remodeled and transformed into a state-of-the-art supermarket. These enhancements expand product selection throughout the store, while […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, West
Driscoll’s To Sign The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Driscoll’s has joined The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to help advance its pledge to prioritize sustainable packaging solutions that protect fresh berries while minimizing an environmental impact. The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, and unites more than 500 signatories behind a common vision of […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Home Page Slider, National
Slight Chance For Normal Spring Made Better By Independent Grocers
by Greg Ferrara / president, National Grocers Association A lot of folks were dealt a double whammy this winter – bone-chilling cold plus pandemic-driven restrictions on gatherings and dining out. Perhaps more so than ever before, Americans are ready for some relief and are patiently (or impatiently) waiting for the sun to come out, temperatures […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Nature’s Eats And DMC Collaborate To Launch D’Z Nuts
Nature’s Eats, the makers of the Original Nut Flour and Nutchos, has launched a limited-edition line of all-natural nuts named after the King of Rock, Darryl DMC McDaniels. The name of the new product – D’z Nuts – is set to launch with a creative social and digital media campaign and will be available to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Customers Can Help Keep Atlanta Beautiful
Through April 30, Kroger customers in Atlanta can “Roundup to Revitalize!” in honor of Earth month. Kroger customers can round up their purchase by $1 or donate a specific amount to help support public space restoration and revitalization. One hundred percent of the donations raised in the city will benefit Keep Atlanta Beautiful. “Kroger’s Zero Hunger […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Giumarra’s DulceVida Nectarines To Return This Summer
After making its successful debut in grocery stores last year, this summer will mark the return of the Giumarra Cos. trio of French-bred California nectarine offerings under its DulceVida brand umbrella: Midnight Edition, Twilight Edition and Sunrise Edition. “We are very eager for this summer’s return of our proprietary, premium DulceVida nectarines, as our customers and consumers love their sweet taste,” […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mother’s Launches Mythical Creature Cookies For National Unicorn Day
Chicago-based Mother’s, the makers of the Circus Animal cookies, has launched a new variety – Mother’s Sparkling Mythical Creature Cookies. The cookies come in four shapes – unicorn, sea serpents, mermaid and dragons – in the Mother’s icing in lavender and white with sparkling glitter sprinkles. Just in time for National Unicorn Day on April […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Reports 2020 Growth And Momentum
Symphony RetailAI reported significant SaaS revenue momentum in 2020 and that it is laying the groundwork for continued growth into 2021. Following considerable uplifts in both SaaS and perpetual license revenue from the prior year, the company is focusing on acceleration of its go-to-market capabilities with the appointment of two new executive team members who […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Four Key Drivers That Will Keep Meat Consumers Coming Back
Sponsored content By Michael Uetz, Managing Principal, Midan Marketing, meat marketing specialists since 2004 The meat case has changed significantly in the last decade, but so has the consumer. Today’s meat shopper has a lot on their mind when making meat purchase decisions – sustainability initiatives, product convenience, food safety, animal welfare, the use of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Launches Partnership With Children’s Hospitals Across Southeast
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has formed a partnership with eight children’s hospitals throughout the Southeast. In support of the pediatric partners, the grocer has launched a community donation program to benefit some of the nation’s […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Earth Grown Honored With Good Housekeeping Seal
The list of Aldi-exclusive foods backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal keeps growing, this time with the addition of 34 Aldi Earth Grown products. The Earth Grown brand, made up of premium yet affordable plant-based options, now joins more than 170 other Aldi products that feature the symbol of consumer assurance and quality. Customer favorites like […]
Posted inFood Service News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ben E. Keith Company Opens New Distribution Center in El Paso, TX
On March 29, Ben E. Keith Foods shipped the first orders from its newest foodservice distribution center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The new facility will service all of New Mexico, Southern Colorado, far West Texas and El Paso, Texas. Construction of the 275,000-square-foot distribution center began in November 2019. “We are so pleased to be […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Appoints Solomon As President
Fresh food producer FiveStar Gourmet Foods is bringing aboard produce industry veteran Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Tal Shoshan, Solomon will oversee all day-to-day operations out of the company’s Ontario, California headquarters. Shoshan will continue to oversee the company’s innovation and strategic growth. FiveStar Gourmet Foods owns Simply Fresh and has […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Frozen Food, Midwest
Path Of Life Launches New Organic Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life has released a new line of organic steel-cut instant oatmeal to expand on its options in the frozen foods aisle. Available in two different flavor varieties, the new Path of Life steel-cut oats are combined with fruits and are gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free and plant-based. Most importantly, the new steel-cut oats […]