IRI has released new insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends. As the holiday season approaches and widespread supply chain challenges continue to impact industries across the economy, IRI has been tracking a variety of holiday-related items to gauge their availability, demand, price and promotion for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The resulting insights will enable retailers and manufacturers […]
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On The Border Introduces New Dips, Chips
Carrollton, Texas-based On The Border Chips & Dips is introducing two new restaurant-inspired dips and café style tortilla chips: Southwest Bean Dip, Jalapeño Ranch Dip and Lightly Salted Café Style Tortilla Chips. The Southwest Bean Dip is made with a blend of crushed and whole beans, tomatoes and peppers while the Jalapeño Ranch Dip will […]
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Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites For Stress-Free Feast
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to make it easier for families to enjoy a holiday feast without all the stress. Whether you are hosting for two or as many as 12, Gelson’s offers a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional favorites to plant-based dinners and an à la […]
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Tyson Now Offering Air Fried Chicken Bites
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson brand has introduced its new Tyson Air Fried Chicken Bites. The new offering has 75 percent less fat and 35 percent less calories than fast food breaded chicken options, but with the same taste and crunch of traditionally fried chicken. Americans today want better-for-you versions of comfort foods, and Tyson brand is meeting this trend by launching […]
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Certco Inc. Hires Digital Marketing, Omnichannel Expert
Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. has hired Emily Mallahan as director of the team in charge of Digital Marketing and Retail Technology. “It is with pure excitement that I announce this new role within our organization,” said Certco President Amy Niemetscheck. “Emily will be working with internal advertising, sales and procurement teams at Certco to ensure we […]
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Southeastern Grocers Awards $285K In Grant Funds To 24 Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced this year’s award recipients for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The corporate initiative supports deserving nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice and addresses widespread disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. The awards […]
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Independents Lead As Pandemic Uncertainty Clouds Holiday Season
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association At this writing, summer has given way to fall and many folks are looking ahead to the winter holidays. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside, supply chain challenges persist. Exact conditions may vary by market and region, but some items may be more difficult to […]
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PMA And United Fresh Share More Details Of Merger
Produce Marketing Association CEO Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, announced several updates on the future merger of the associations during a press conference Oct. 28. The organizations announced earlier this year their intent to create a new global trade association that combines their resources and expertise. The new association […]