Rothove promoted to VP and DM for Great Lakes Division Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a series of personnel moves in its Gulf Coast and Great Lakes divisions triggered by the retirement of longtime executive Jack Wall. Wall, VP and division manager for our Gulf Coast Division, retired in December. AWG tapped […]
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Golbon Names Peters VP Of Convenience And Retail Solutions
Golbon has hired Ryan Peters as VP of convenience and retail solutions. Peters comes to Golbon with more than 20 years of senior-level sales and marketing experience in the convenience, foodservice and retail channels. Well known and highly respected across the distribution community, he will be leading the Golbon Convenience Store Services team as it continues […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southwest
Jimmy Dean Introduces New Plant-Based Patty Breakfast Sandwiches
Jimmy Dean, a brand under the Tyson Foods banner headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is meeting the growing demand for meat alternative options with the launch of two new sandwiches featuring a plant-based patty. Crafted with the brand’s signature seasoning, both Jimmy Dean Plant-Based Patty, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich and Jimmy Dean Delights Plant-Based Patty and Frittata Sandwich feature the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix, Florida Department Of Health To Provide COVID-19 Vaccination
At a recent press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a collaboration between Publix and the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older. The vaccination will initially be available at 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties. “It’s our privilege to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Antuit.ai Noted For AI Demand Forecasting Solutions
Antuit.ai is included in Forrester Research’s “Now Tech: Integrated Business Planning, Q4 2020” report, authored by VP and Principal Analyst George Lawrie. The company is a provider of SaaS AI solutions with demand forecasting and advanced omnichannel inventory optimization for supply chain, merchandising and marketing. The Forrester report reveals how consumer products, retailers and other industries […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
ARS Selects Engage3’s Competitive Intelligence Management Solution
Engage3, which helps retailers and brands profitably grow revenue and drive store trips by tracking and optimizing their price image, has been selected by Allegiance Retail Services for its Competitive Intelligence Management solution. Allegiance is a New Jersey-based, retailer-owned co-op that supports independent supermarkets with a variety of services and a full line of private label […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SuckerPunch Gourmet Pickles Unveils New Logo And Packaging
SuckerPunch Gourmet, the maker of premium flavor-packed pickles crafted with a signature 11-spice blend, Bloody Mary mixes and pickle juice, unveils a logo and packaging refresh across its brand portfolio. Rolling out onto shelves in early 2021, the redesign was made to better represent SuckerPunch Gourmet’s brand identity and unique flavors, and reflect the whimsical, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NCR Is A Leading SaaS Provider In Retail, According To IHL
NCR Corp., a provider of retail solutions that run the store, is among the top providers of Worldwide Unified Commerce SaaS and Software and SaaS for the retail industry, according to the Unified Commerce Market Research Report conducted by the IHL Retail Executive Advisory Program (REAP). The IHL rankings highlight NCR’s industry accomplishments in the face of an increasingly […]
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International Delight Releases New Pebbles Coffee Creamers
Broomfield, Colorado-based International Delight is offering new Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles Coffee Creamers, available now at retailers nationwide for a limited time. This month, in celebration of the cereal’s milestone 50th birthday year in 2021, the coffee creamer brand is bringing the signature flavors of the classic Pebbles cereals from the bowl to the coffee mug. […]
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See’s Candies Celebrates Centennial, Asks Fans To Submit Dream Candy
See’s Candies, an American-made chocolate and candy company, is kicking off its centennial anniversary. For the first time, See’s is asking its customers what its next candy piece should be with the launch of “What’s Your Sweet Idea?” Fans are encouraged to submit their ultimate candy creation on sees.com/sweetidea now through Jan. 20. See’s dedicated team of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hitchcock’s Markets Roll Out Nutrition Incentives In North Central Florida
Hitchcock’s Markets has partnered with the Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program in Florida, under the non-profit Feeding Florida food bank network, to offer nutrition incentives. The FAB program has partnered with farmers markets in Florida since 2013 to give Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers a discount on fruits and vegetables through nutrition incentives with funding from […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners To Host Free Virtual Workshops In January
With New Year’s resolutions fresh in many minds, Stop & Shop’s Nutrition Partners has launched a new month-long series of free virtual workshops to help those intent on getting healthy. Throughout the month of January, the Nutrition Partners will coach participants to create realistic and achievable health and wellness goals that they can keep throughout the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Leonardo’s Produce Joins FreshEdge Family Of Companies
Leonardo’s Produce, a distributor of fresh produce and specialty products, has joined FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies backed by Rotunda Capital Partners. This action further diversifies the group’s combined customer base and increases its breadth and depth of service offerings in Michigan and Ohio. Leonardo’s joins a growing family that includes Piazza […]
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Polar King Names Giese As Customer Service Agent
Polar King International, a nationwide manufacturer of walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigerated trailers, has appointed Rachel Giese to the position of customer service agent. She will be based at the company’s headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, according to Dave Schenkel, Polar King president. “Rachel has responsibilities for customer service, parts identification and technical support,” Schenkel […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Flexitarian Diet Positioned To Lead In 2021, Offering Best Of Both Worlds
According to Food Network’s Healthy Eats, plant-based dieting is still going strong, however, consumers aren’t ready to give up meat and other animal-based foods entirely. Today’s plant-based food consumer wants both – a flexitarian diet. NPD data found that the majority of plant-based consumers are Millennials and Gen X and of these large groups, 90 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ECRS Honors Essential Retailers With Holiday Donation
ECRS is honoring the essential retailers who made sacrifices this year and who continue to serve their communities through the pandemic. Because of these brave men and women, local grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and many other establishments keep their doors open and support their customers. On behalf of their bravery and humility, ECRS has pledged […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Donates $2 Million In Essential Supplies
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, has donated $2 million dollars’ worth of essential supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer to 11 local nonprofit organizations: Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, USO-Metro, Donate Delaware, US Dream Academy, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Halo Healthy Tribes Products Work With Many Diets
Halo Healthy Tribes is a family of easy-to-use, vegan, mainly keto and gluten-free friendly food and drink brands that make it possible for anyone to eat healthier. With options for baking and on-the-go eating, Halo Healthy Tribes has the ability to appeal to consumers looking to spot convenient, healthy and tasty options easily. Halo Healthy Tribes […]
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Consumers IGA Owner Fowler Dies At Home Surrounded By Family
Consumers IGA owner Charles “Charlie” Leonard Fowler, 80, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. After more than a month of struggling with the complications of COVID-19, he died peacefully at his home with his children by his side. His rosary service was held on Jan. 3, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in […]
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Bumble Bee Seafoods Awarded For Best New Packaging Redesign
Bumble Bee Seafoods has been recognized by NOSH.com’s annual “Best Of” Awards for the bold and fresh redesign of the brand’s tuna cans, pouches and snack kits. Each year, NOSH’s annual “Best Of” Awards are presented to honor the companies, brands, individuals, products, ideas and trends that are shaping the food industry. “Our new package design is […]