Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) has opened its two newest stores in Brooklyn, New York, and has re-opened two existing Foodtown stores in the New York/New Jersey area. Two Gristedes supermarkets in Manhattan also recently celebrated their grand re-openings. The Park Slope Foodtown, located at 409 5th Ave., celebrated its grand opening on […]
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Maxwell House Partners With Operation Finally Home
This Veteran’s Day, Maxwell House is partnering with Operation Finally Home by donating $200,000 to build mortgage-free homes for veterans in need over the next two years. Just like Maxwell House, Operation Finally Home is dedicated to supporting our nation’s military heroes and their families. The partnership will kick off this fall in Fernandina Beach near Jacksonville, Florida, […]
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Tamale Season Has Begun At Vallarta Supermarkets
Tamale season has officially begun at California-based grocer Vallarta Supermarkets. The demand for tamales, a staple for all Latino holiday gatherings, skyrockets from November to January. Vallarta sells almost 3 million tamales annually during the holiday season alone. Vallarta meets the demand by stocking many varieties of tamales and masa, including fillings that range from […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Hosts 39th Annual Spirit Of Christmas Food Drive
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 39th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway with the goal to help thousands of people in need, throughout the almost 150 communities served by BGC stores. Through Dec. 18, all Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s stores will collect donations of non-perishable food items to be […]
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The Giant Co. Donates Record 10,000 Turkeys This Thanksgiving
The Giant Co., based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is donating 10,000 turkeys in advance of Thanksgiving, marking a record donation for this annual holiday season tradition. Bringing the true meaning of the company’s new brand platform For Today’s Table to life, turkeys will be donated to 28 partner food banks across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, […]
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Market Profile: Hybrid Business Model Helped Steady Santoni’s Marketplace And Catering
When events collapsed during quarantine, grocery side took off by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Lou Santoni and his brother, Rick, own Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering in Baltimore County, Maryland. And they were fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic to have the grocery business to lean on. “COVID had a huge impact [on catering],” Santoni said. “We […]
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Mercato Hires Three New Executive Team Members
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, has hired three new executive team members. Jeffrey Bishop-Hill has been named VP of operations, Mike Durand has been named VP of sales, and Leo Zhu has been named VP of product. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome these talented leaders to the Mercato team. Each of these […]
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Kroger Reveals Framework For Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, launched its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as […]
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SQFI Releases New Food Safety Audit Code Architecture
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has released the SQF Code Edition 9 for audits, effective May 24, 2021. Edition 9 aligns with the latest Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarking requirements, helping food producers meet and exceed all industry, customer and regulatory requirements to remain competitive across sectors. “Companies using […]
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Kellogg Company Directors Elect J. Michael Schlotman To Kellogg Company Board
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has announced the election of J. Michael Schlotman, former EVP and CFO at The Kroger Co., to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our board of directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and CEO of the Kellogg Co. “His tremendous financial experience, coupled with his extensive […]
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Column: GCCA Offers Overview Of Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
by Matt Ott, president and CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance As much of the world continues to shelter in place, essential workers at every link of the global cold supply chain are working tirelessly to get food to our dinner tables. From product storage and packaging to seamless cold chain transit, from shipping to reliable point-of-sale […]
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Always Teams Up With Stop & Shop To Donate 250,000 Pads
To help girls that do not have access to period products, Always has teamed up with Stop & Shop to donate 250,000 pads to Stop & Shop School Food Pantry partners in Boston, Fall River and Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as several schools throughout Newark and Orange, New Jersey. A recent study conducted by Always […]
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Meijer Teams Up To Host Free Multi-City Flu Shot Clinics
In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the state of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage. The walk-up and drive-through […]
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Nestlé Toll House Offers Vegan Allergen-Free Morsels
With a new name and updated packaging, Arlington, Virginia-based Nestlé Toll House Allergen-Free Morsels make it easier than ever to shop for ingredients all can enjoy. Available in semi-sweet, dark chocolate and white varieties, each pack clearly denotes the morsels are free from the eight major food allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and […]
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Hy-Vee Offers Free Drive-Thru Breakfast For Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has started Homefront Round Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held through Nov. 15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, […]
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Golbon Celebrates Annual Award Winners In Virtual Presentation
Food service distributors and suppliers across North America gathered together to celebrate Golbon’s Annual Awards with a new twist – virtually. The Golbon special events and marketing teams prepared a video presentation that not only captured the essence of these unique times but also demonstrated Golbon’s ability to adapt, while staying the course of tradition. […]
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Syfel Inc. Announces New Line Of Safer Shopping Bags
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the grocery industry has been on the front lines to protect people from disease. In an effort to support grocers, Syfel Inc., producer of reusable bags, has created an extra measure to keep staff and customers safe. Antimicrobial reusable shopping bags and boxes are the next wave in protecting people from […]
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BGC Extends Discount For Seniors and Emergency Responders
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. is extending its discount programs through Dec. 1 for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers in all four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s. BGC has offered both discount programs since March. Senior citizen discount BGC is extending the […]
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Zing Zang Expands From Cocktail Mixes Into Beverage Alcohol
Ask most consumers and bartenders in America how to make a perfect Bloody Mary, and you’ll likely hear the words “Zing Zang.” The brand – on track to sell more than two million cases of premium, naturally-crafted mixers this year – has become the top name in cocktail mix in the U.S. and has announced […]
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Limited Edition Mad Elf Beer Cheese Arrives At Giant In Time For Holidays
In anticipation of the holiday season, The Giant Co., Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania and Tröegs Independent Brewing of Hershey, Pennsylvania, are teaming up once again on a limited-edition cheese offering – Mad Elf Beer Cheese. This holiday treat is the third collaboration for the three companies, following the successful launches of Troegenator Beer Cheese last year and […]