The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most talked about moments in music and entertainment in the U.S. With more than 100 million viewers tuning in for the spectacle and millions of fans abuzz on social in recent years, a performance this powerful cannot be contained to just one night. With artist […]
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Market Profile: Tweedie Family Transitioned From Trucking Into Groceries
Runs IGA stores in Mars Hill, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Josh Tweedie worked through high school and college at one of the grocery stores he currently owns and operates in Maine. He then spent most of his early professional career with his father’s trucking business. “I worked in the […]
Coleman Natural Foods Cookbook Designed To Fend Off Cooking Fatigue
Coleman Natural Foods, producer of all-natural pork and beef products, has published a cookbook titled “Nourish: Recipes for Gathering Around the Table.” The digital resource includes 21 recipes that provide inspiration for families cooking as many as 21 meals at home each week. “We were inspired to put together a collection of our favorite recipes as we […]
Raley’s Food For Families Raises $3M-Plus For Local Food Banks
Raley’s Food For Families Annual Holiday Drive raised more than $3 million throughout the 2020 holiday season, the largest amount ever donated in the organization’s 35 years of hosting the event. The donations, which came from customers in-store and online between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31, will provide more than three million meals for those […]
Albertsons Cos. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended Dec. 5, 2020. Third quarter of fiscal 2020 highlights include: Identical sales growth of 12.3 percent; Digital sales growth of 225 percent; Net income per share of $0.20; Adjusted net income per share of $0.66; Net income of $124 […]
United’s New Re-Fresh Experience Continues With New Topics
After a successful launch of the first two sessions in a series of 10, United Fresh will continue to gather the industry for the next three United re-Fresh Experience sessions. The United re-Fresh Experience takes place throughout January, guiding the industry through business strategies and objectives to meet the needs of the new reality. “The […]
Bob’s Red Mill Adds Almond To Line Of Protein Powders
Bob’s Red Mill will add Almond Protein Powder to its line of single-ingredient protein powders, which includes Hemp, Soy and Whey. This move is in response to consumer desire for plant-based protein powder options, with the niche category experiencing a strong increase in year-over-year demand. The newest offering provides 20 grams of protein per serving […]
Mann Packing Co. Adds Fifth Facility To Lineup Of West Coast Operations
Mann Packing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, is opening its new facility in Gonzales, California. Joining a lineup of facilities in Salinas, California; Chualar, California; Delhi, California; and Yuma, Arizona, the new facility will allow Mann Packing to […]
Natural Grocers Invites Consumers To Join New Initiatives
Every year health and wellness goals – such as eat better, manage stress and stay hydrated – compete for the top spots on New Year’s resolution lists. But even resolutions set with the best of intentions can be tricky to stick to, as studies show that approximately 80 percent fail by mid-February. Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural […]
U-GRO And The Giant Co. Partner to Open Carlisle Childcare Center
U-GRO Learning Centers has plans to open a childcare center in spring 2022 in partnership with The Giant Co. Conveniently located on the Harrisburg Pike next to The Giant Co.’s headquarters, the center will serve families of the Carlisle, Pennsylvania community. “At The Giant Co, everything we do is centered around our purpose of connecting […]
SpartanNash To Observe MLK Jr. Day As Paid National Holiday
As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, SpartanNash and its family of nearly 19,000 associates will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. “At SpartanNash, we embrace the importance of – and are committed to – a diverse and inclusive work environment,” said President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “As […]
Southern Glazer’s Appoints Tim Anderson To SVP Of Kansas And Iowa
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Tim Anderson to the role of SVP and general manager of Kansas and Iowa, effective immediately. Anderson, who will continue to report directly to Scott Westerman, the EVP of the North Central Sub Region, will be responsible for the company’s performance in both states. He adds […]
Bitchin’ Sauce Launches At Sprouts Farmers Market Stores Nationwide
Bitchin’ Sauce, one of the top-selling items in the dips and salsas category in the natural market, will now be available at more than 360 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Sprouts is one of the largest natural grocers in the country. “We’re so excited to be launching in Sprouts Farmers Market,” said CEO and Founder […]
Vital Farms Recognized By Built In As A “Best Place To Work” In Austin
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp. that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, was recognized by Built In Austin on its annual 2021 Best Places to Work list. The Built In Best Places to Work list recognizes top employers across the country, featuring companies who go above and beyond for their people, […]
Dunnhumby: COVID-19 Propels Amazon To Top U.S. Grocery Retailer
Dunnhumby has released the fourth annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a year dominated by COVID-19, Amazon eclipsed last year’s winner, H-E-B, and runner-up, Trader Joe’s, to take the top spot. Due to strong COVID-driven momentum, Target broke into the first quartile of […]
Utz To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, says that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner’s brand. Vitner’s is a brand of snack foods in the Chicago metropolitan market. The total purchase price is $25 million, subject […]
Hy-Vee Provides Employees More Than $167.2M In Bonuses, Benefits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it gave more than $167.2 million in bonuses and other benefits to its employees in 2020. Over the last year, Hy-Vee introduced a variety of new and enhanced employee benefits as part of its mission to be the “Best Place to Work in America.” As an employee-owned company, […]
Former PepsiCo Chairman And CEO Nooyi To Speak At NRF 2021
Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi will serve as a keynote speaker at this week’s NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 1. “Indra Nooyi is one of the most respected business leaders of our time. Her initiatives in sustainability and corporate responsibility have been highly impactful,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “Her unparalleled […]
New Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix Blends Two Fan Favorites
Plano, Texas-based Cheetos has debuted its new Crunch Pop Mix – a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn, which was introduced during last year’s Super Bowl LIV. Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix comes with its own mock advisory, warning fans it may be snatched by others’ Cheetle-coated fingers. (Cheetle is the powdery residue that gets […]
Heller Named To Newman’s Own Foundation Board Of Directors
Newman’s Own Foundation has appointed Bridgette Heller to its board of directors. The foundation continues the work of its founder, actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, by turning all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations, totaling more than $560 million to date. She also serves on the board of directors for Newman’s Own. Heller has been […]
