Food Lion has completed remodeling 87 stores across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, offering neighbors an expanded variety of new products and services and an easier shopping experience. The list of the 87 remodeled stores can be found here. “We’re excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their […]
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FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Have Positive Attitude Ahead Of Holidays
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the busy holiday season. The report finds that despite concerns surrounding the availability and cost of favorite holiday foods due to lingering post-pandemic supply chain and inflation issues, most shoppers plan to celebrate […]
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Save A Lot Sells Additional Stores in Texas, Florida To Yellow Banana
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., has sold six company-owned stores in Dallas, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, to Yellow Banana LLC as part of Save A Lot’s ongoing efforts to convert corporate-owned stores to local ownership. Yellow Banana’s acquisition will enable these six stores to remain open, providing […]
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Plant Based World Expo Features Industry Leaders, Product Innovations
Companies looking to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based are encouraged to attend the Plant Based World Expo North America, to be held Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York. PBW is the only professional 100 percent plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. Plant Based World Expo will […]
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Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Expands Product Line With Nut Butter Stuffed Dates
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]
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Reasor’s Offers Taste Of The Holidays Through Dec. 28
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s is celebrating holiday flavors with limited edition items available through Dec. 28. Stock up on limited-time seasonal products, unique wine varietals, décor and more. In addition, customers can visit the Reasor’s Taste of the Holidays month long ad for holiday inspiration and recipes. Entertaining for the family? Don’t forget about the holiday dinners, […]
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Rising Meat Prices Push Dollars Far Above Record 2020 Levels
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC In September, at-home meal preparation remained far above the July low. Nearly 80 percent of total meals were prepared at home, according to the IRI primary shopper survey. Subsequently, some food dollars that had returned to foodservice moved back to retail. At the same time, the survey […]
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SpartanNash Names McAlary SVP, Will Lead Legal Function For Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash named Ileana McAlary SVP, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective Nov. 15. She will lead the legal function and report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Ileana brings broad-based corporate, transactional, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and management experience across multiple industries and international markets,” Sarsam said. “As a company […]