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Vallarta Supermarkets Offers New Pumpkin Spice Tamale

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, is jump-starting the tamale season with the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale. This Vallarta exclusive will be available storewide at Vallarta’s La Cocina starting Oct. 1 through the end of the year.  Developed by Vallarta’s culinary team, the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale is made with pumpkin […]

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Specialty Food Association Moving 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show

The Specialty Food Association is relocating the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show to the Las Vegas Convention Center from the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Running Feb. 6-8, the show will feature specialty food and beverages from domestic and international exhibitors, as well as special events and educational programming. “The Specialty Food Association continues to […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Tecate Expands Distribution For New Premium Cerveza, Tecate Alta

Heineken USA and its Tecate brand have expanded distribution and sales plans for its new premium beer, Tecate Alta, along with the release of two exclusive video capsules featuring musical performances by regional Mexican group, Intocable, and LA-based indie band, Chicano Batman. The musical performances can be viewed on the Tecate YouTube channel. Fans can also click […]

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Meijer Prepares To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients – regardless of where they received their original vaccine series – at all its pharmacies across the Midwest. “We’ve come a long way these past 18 months, but in order to continue on that path and maintain our healthy communities, we […]

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Kazoo Snacks Releases World’s First Water-Saving Tortilla Chip

The newest innovation to join the upcycled food movement is Kazoo Snacks – the first water-saving tortilla brand. Every bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40 percent upcycled corn germ, repurposed from the nation’s massive corn starch industry which produces germ as a by-product. Reclaiming and upcycling reduces Kazoo’s water footprint by at least 20 gallons […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

SEG Supports Gulf Coast Community In Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, Southeastern Grocers Inc. is supporting the Gulf Coast community to help neighbors and associates recover and rebuild. This month, the grocer has held a mobile food pantry to provide food assistance, partnered with local organizations to aid the community and raised funds in support of neighbors and associates who […]

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United Fresh Applauds Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act – legislation that will give USDA the tools to fully utilize the fresh produce supply chain to get fruits and vegetables to those in need. “We know that demand is high for fresh fruits and vegetables at emergency feeding sites around the country, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Weis Markets Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Grocery Delivery

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets and DoorDash have formed a new partnership to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 170 Weis Markets stores across seven states, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. DoorDash will offer more than 47,000 items from Weis Markets, including fresh meat and seafood, produce, dairy, snacks and other grocery staples. Whether shopping […]