Plano, Texas-based Delivery Solutions, an inventor and provider of third-party aggregation and orchestration for last-mile delivery, has partnered with Lowes Foods, one of the nation’s top regional grocers. With this partnership, the grocer gains additional fulfillment capabilities to serve guests through its Lowes Foods-To-Go offering, with access to the entire in-store inventory, real time visibility […]
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PLMA Study Reveals Food Shopping Habits Of SNAP Recipients
A study by the Private Label Manufacturers Association about SNAP recipients’ food shopping attitudes and behaviors shows room for growth for store brands. “The findings produce a marketing and merchandising roadmap that retailers can use to encourage SNAP customers to spend more of their monthly benefits on store brands, thereby stretching their food dollars,” said Peggy […]
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Goya Donates 40,000 Pounds Of Food To Victims Of Hurricane Ida
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, one of the largest Hispanic-owned food companies in the U.S., is distributing an initial donation of 40,000 pounds of food to victims of Hurricane Ida. With the assistance of Global Empowerment Mission, 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food products will be packed in boxes for families and 20,000 pounds of […]
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Hy-Vee Offers In-Home Child Care Assistance To Employees
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is partnering with WeeCare, a child care network, adding concierge level service for all full- and regular-time employees across its eight-state region who prefer in-home child care. WeeCare provides eligible employees access to their concierge service to find affordable, high-quality in-home child care options. Its extensive network includes qualified […]
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Mars Wrigley Unveils New Twix Salted Caramel Flavor
Newark, New Jersey-based Twix has unveiled Twix Salted Caramel for those who don’t want to choose between a sweet or salty treat. Featuring salted caramel, crunchy cookie and a milk chocolate coating, Twix Salted Caramel takes the flavors of the classic Twix bar and adds a pinch of salt for a new sweet and salty […]
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Rouses Markets Makes $100,000 Donation To Support Team Members
With Hurricane Ida leaving many in South Louisiana without electricity and water services, which may not return for weeks, Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets, announced a disaster relief fund seeded with $100,000 from the company. This first $100,000 in the Rouses Markets Disaster Fund will go to team members in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes […]
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GCCA Asking For Grants To Help Food Supply Chain
by Lowell Randel / SVP, government and legal affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of supply chains to a strong economy where consumers have reliable access to essential goods such as food. While the food supply chain has shown resiliency and strength, disruptions have highlighted some challenges. As a result, […]
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Farmer Focus Hires McLendon To Lead Research And Development
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has hired Sean McLendon to lead research and development. Farmer Focus is a 100- percent organic and humane-certified chicken company with a mission to protect and promote generational family farms. McLendon brings more than 25 years of experience in product research and development, innovation, quality control and operations in protein, across […]