New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has announced two new dairy platforms to expand its footprint in the refrigerated aisle: Chobani Ultra-Filtered Milk, a lactose-free, protein-packed ultrafiltered milk, and Chobani Half & Half. These new items are made from locally sourced milk and, like many of its newest products, they come in paper-based packaging that is widely recyclable across […]
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Helping Independents Engage With Success, Manage Future
It would be too easy for NGA to spend the year of its 40th anniversary just looking back on its history. Sure, it’s important to remember where we’ve been, but history is meaningless without a future. That’s why NGA is pursuing key strategic initiatives in 2022 designed to give independent community grocers a competitive edge […]
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Independents Super Serve Multiculinary And Multicultural Consumers
Sponsored content Since the 1950s, the supermarket has proven itself to be as American as apple pie or a slow roasted Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings, but I am sure you have noticed that the supermarket aisle and dinner tables across America have added a little more sabor (flavor) for consumers to choose from. […]
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Dot Foods Inc. Announces Morsum Acquisition
New York-based Dot Foods Inc. has acquired Morsum, a food industry data and AI platform technology company. Since its founding by Ted D’Cruz-Young in 2012, Morsum has built a food operating system that improves profitability across a wide range of food service scenarios. With a suite of data-integrated products supporting CRM, labor, inventory and purchasing management, […]
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Food Retail Businesses Continue To Face Coin Circulation Challenges
As the nation enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing challenges to the nation’s coin circulation continue to negatively impact food retailers that rely on cash transactions to conduct business and consumers’ access to the legal tender they need to purchase food and household items. The U.S. Coin Task Force recently issued its report, “The […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians To Host Events On Nutrition, Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyles
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee will also celebrate National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 9. Virtual Nutrition Store […]
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Island Brands USA Unveils Three New Flavors For Get Active Pack
Charleston, South Carolina-based Island Brands USA is adding to its product lineup with the release of its Get Active Pack. The year-round variety packs include Island Active Mango, Island Active Lime and Island Active Watermelon, the newest all-natural, premium light beers from Island Brands. The additions have 4.2 percent ABV with 88 calories, 2.6g carbs and no GMO or preservatives. The […]
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Dole Food Co. Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day With Menu Alternatives
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company Inc. will continue its “Healthier by Dole” alternative recipe series during March in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and National Nutrition Month. “Healthier by Dole” is a series of nutritious plant-forward recipe and menu substitutes. Led by Melanie Marcus, Dole’s nutrition and health communications manager, the reoccurring program offers easy recipes high in […]
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Cardenas Markets Names Sebastian As VP Of Special Projects
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Darla Sebastian to the position of VP of special projects. In this position, Sebastian will drive, facilitate and oversee the implementation of the company’s key strategic endeavors and priority initiatives. She will report directly to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer for Cardenas Markets. “Darla brings extensive project management and retail experience […]
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Current Foods Debuts Plant-Based Smoked Salmon At Expo West
San Francisco, California-based Current Foods will unveil its latest product, Current Classic Smoked Salmon, March 9-11 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The food science company’s latest innovation, made 100 percent from plants, follows up on its sushi-grade Current Tuna, which is available throughout the U.S. To get a preview of this product, […]
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Central Market Introduces New Mushroom Varieties To Its Stores
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will begin growing exotic mushrooms in select stores, including Dallas Preston-Royal, Austin North Lamar, Austin Westgate, Southlake, San Antonio and Houston. Varieties will include Blue Oyster, King Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushrooms. They will be grown in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases, or mini farms, which mimic a damp, shaded forest floor. […]
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UNFI Appoints Martin As Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed Louis Martin to the newly created position of chief strategy and transformation officer. Martin, who currently serves as president of the Global Walmart Customer Team at The Coca-Cola Co., will join UNFI on March 21 and will report to CEO Sandy Douglas. “As we execute and […]
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BuzzBallz Celebrates International Women’s Day With Product Donations
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz has launched an exclusive line of products in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. Consumers can purchase custom T-shirts, tote bags and notebooks designed by Talisa Almonte, a female digital artist, to show solidarity with women working to make a mark in their respective fields. A portion of the proceeds will […]
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Walmart Partners With Space NK To Launch Beauty Products Online
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and British retailer Space NK have teamed up to bring prestige beauty products to Walmart.com and nearly 250 Walmart stores nationwide this summer. The collaboration, called Beautyspace, leverages Walmart’s size and scale with the Space NK’s assortment of high-quality beauty brands and products. Space NK has curated a collection of products spanning […]
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FMI Releases Results Of ‘2022 Power Of Produce Report’
FMI – the Food Industry Association has released its “2022 Power of Produce” report, revealing 25 percent of shoppers ranked price as the No. 1 factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions, followed by appearance at 19 percent, health benefits at 19 percent and ripeness at 15 percent. The report also offers insights on consumers’ […]
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Bailey Farms Highlights Products, Expansions At Southern Exposure
Oxford, North Carolina-based Bailey Farms highlighted their product varieties and discussed its recent expansions on March 3-5 at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure. The company put emphasis on its sweet BellaFina peppers and Hotties line at the produce expo. The company’s BellaFina pepper variety is one third the size of a full-size bell pepper. The […]
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Local Express Launches SNAP Payments Integration For Grocery Stores
Glendale, California-based Local Express, an e-commerce platform designed for independent grocery stores, has launched its new Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program payments integration. By testing and refining the technology with its first client, Daily Table, Local Express has optimized the SNAP/EBT payments solution for online pickup and delivery, making it available to all grocers across the […]
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ADUSA Converts Distribution Center Into Self-Managed Network
The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based ADUSA Supply Chain network has converted its first facility of 2022 into a self-managed network, continuing its three-year journey to establish an integrated, self-distribution network to support Ahold Delhaize USA brands’ growth. The addition of this facility brings the total number of network facilities to 21. “The conversion of the Bethlehem facility […]
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LesserEvil Partners With ‘Clean Oil Crew’ For Educational Campaign
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has teamed up with A Dozen Cousins, Cappello’s, Primal Kitchen and RIND Snacks to create the Clean Oil Crew. This is a coalition of brands joining forces for an educational campaign, limited-edition starter pack available for purchase and a special giveaway to educate about clean oils and inspire others to join the […]
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Forage Hires Lavian As Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles-based Forage has named Ofek Lavian as its chief operating officer. The company helps grocers navigate the process of gaining USDA permission to accept EBT SNAP payments online. Lavian will oversee the day-to-day operations, leading and scaling teams including product, operations and partnerships. Prior to joining Forage, Lavian led the payments and commerce product teams at […]