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Independent Grocer Buche Testifies To House Committee

National Grocers Association member retailer RF Buche, fourth-generation grocer and president of South Dakota-based GF Buche Co., testified as part of a roundtable, “Ending Hunger in America: Food Insecurity in Rural America,” Dec. 8 before the House Rules Committee. In his testimony, Buche detailed efforts by his company to tackle food insecurity. Buche has worked […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Cardenas Markets Foundation Scholarship Program Taking Applications

The Cardenas Markets Foundation continues to support the communities it serves by providing $177,000 in scholarship funds to local students. Applications are being accepted now. In sum, 59 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded for the 2022 academic year, which reflects a $1,000 increase from the 2021 academic year. Recipients will be selected based […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Produce News, West

Gotham Greens Opens CA Greenhouse, Unveils Sustainability Goals

Indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens has opened the first phase of its 10-acre hydroponic greenhouse near the University of California-Davis campus. With this national greenhouse expansion, it will operate the nation’s largest network of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses spanning nine facilities in six U.S. states. The company’s sustainable farming practices allows Gotham Greens to grow salad greens and […]

Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Thermal Custom Packaging Offers Green Alternative To Dry Ice

Hialeah, Florida-based Thermal Custom Packaging, a company specializing in transportation solutions for sensitive healthcare and military cargo, is making an impact on frozen food delivery with a green alternative to dry ice. Coming in two below freezing temperature variations: -16°C (3.2°F) and -21°C (-5.8°F), TCP’s Phase Change Material makes frozen food delivery more environmentally friendly, […]

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Supply Chain Crisis Leads To Packaging Product Shortages

Packaging industry experts like Nicole DeJoris, president of Pinnacle Packaging in Lombard, Illinois, are concerned about what the supply chain disruptions mean for them. She is seeing widespread shortages and lengthy delays before clients receive their orders. “The supply chain crisis, combined with the highest ever demand for shipping, has created the perfect storm – […]

Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Three Little Pigs Rebrands Entire Product Line, Website

Three Little Pigs has undertaken a brand redesign, starting off with a new logo and website with products set to hit shelves in January. The company realized that after 45 years in business, as it expanded its offerings beyond traditional charcuterie, its new items took on different identities and wanted to better reflect modern consumers. With […]

Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Gordon Food Service Launches Re.Source Sustainable Packaging

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Gordon Food Service has unveiled its newest effort toward waste reduction and education with Re.Source, a comprehensive range of sustainable food packaging, available exclusively through the company. Re.Source products began rolling out in December and will continue throughout 2022.  The Re.Source brand’s mission is to “Simplify Sustainable” with products designed to share an operator’s sustainability story […]