Company is ‘hometown’ store in four locations by John McCurry, contributing writer Like many independent grocers, Bryan Neiman grew up in the business. His parents, Hal and Jean, opened their first store in Alpena, Michigan, in 1983. During subsequent years, Neiman’s Family Market added stores in Tawas, St. Clair and Clarkston, Michigan, for a total of […]
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Double Up Food Bucks To Offer More Free Produce In Iowa
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowans facing food insecurity will have access free fruits and vegetables at more than 100 grocery stores statewide in July. This month, 106 Fareway stores, 13 Hy-Vee stores, additional food co-ops and farmers markets are joining the Double Up Food Bucks program. Double Up Food Bucks received $1 […]
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Whittier Welcomes Cardenas Markets
Company’s new store is part of westward growth by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The Shelby Report was on hand for the festivities July 1 as a new Cardenas Markets opened in Whittier, California. CEO John Gomez later gave Bob Reeves, West VP of Shelby Publishing, a tour of the store. Ontario, California-based Cardenas is a […]
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Lidl To Host Grand Opening Of Brookhaven, GA Store July 8
Lidl will celebrate the grand opening of its new food market, located at 2480 Briarcliff Road NE in the North Druid Hills neighborhood of Brookhaven, Georgia, on Wednesday, July 8. The store will open at 8 a.m. after a brief ribbon cutting in front of the store at 7:40 a.m. The store will operate from […]
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Chobani Donates All Profits Of New Food Bank Batch To Feeding America
Norwich, New York-based Chobani, LLC, recently announced that 100 percent of its profits from a new limited-edition charity yogurt flavor – PB&J Food Bank Batch – will be donated to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks that provides food to people in need. Since COVID-19 hit the U.S., Chobani has donated and delivered […]
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#SafeHands: Colgate Distributing Hygiene Essentials For COVID-19 Relief
As part of its global support of the World Health Organization’s #SafeHands Challenge, the New York City-based Colgate-Palmolive Company is distributing 25 million bars of specially made soap with packaging that features instructions for proper hand washing. In the U.S., 1.4 million #SafeHands soap bars are being distributed, as well as body wash, dishwashing liquid soap, toothpaste […]
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North Texas Food Bank Welcomes New Board Members, Chair
The North Texas Food Bank has announced changes to its board of directors, including Michael Brookshire as the new board chair. This new term began July 1. In addition to a new board chair, the NTFB welcomed five new board members to its team. Brookshire has served on the NTFB board for five years, and […]
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Blue Bunny Introduces Personal Pool For Summer Fun
Pools are closed, concerts are canceled and summer just looks different this year. That’s why Blue Bunny is jump-starting National Ice Cream Month with the introduction of its Blue Bunny Personal Pool, an addition to even the smallest porch or backyard. This pool is inspired by Blue Bunny’s Load’d treat line outfitted with a Load’d Sundae […]
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How To Choose The Right Immune Booster For You
sponsored content Although natural immune booster supplements are in continual demand, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an explosion of sales as people seek out products that will aid in the protection from viral infections, according to Golden, Colorado-based Panacea Life Sciences. Last year the estimated global dietary supplement market generated $39.6 billion USD and […]
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Initiatives Underway To Provide Guidelines For CBD-Infused Beverages
sponsored content One of the newest cannabidiol (CBD) products on the market are CBD-infused beverages, according to Golden, Colorado-based Panacea Life Sciences. The infused beverage sector is anticipated to exceed $2.8B in the U.S. by 2025, and there are over 1,000 products available for purchase online today. In fact, major manufacturers such as Ben & […]
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Pet Food Company Donates Millionth Meal To Shelters, Food Banks
Boulder, Colorado-based “I and love and you,” maker of holistic pet food and treats, has announced a major milestone – a total donation of more than one million meals to animal welfare organizations nationwide including rescue shelters and pet food banks. Each month since 2016, “I and love and you” has been donating approximately 2,000 […]
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Ruiz Leaves Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits To Join Park Street
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced that Rudy Ruiz, EVP of emerging spirits brands, has left the company to join industry innovator Park Street. During his 17-year tenure with Southern Glazer’s, Ruiz was responsible for curating and growing the company’s portfolio of craft spirits and emerging brands. His duties have been assumed by Ray […]
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Revol Greens Expands Minnesota Greenhouse To 10 Acres
Minnesota-based Revol Greens has completed its greenhouse expansion, quadrupling its year-round growing capacity. Expanding from two to 10 acres, Revol Greens is now the largest greenhouse in the United States dedicated to baby leaf lettuce. With this enlarged capacity, the company plans to launch additional products over the coming months. “At the core of our […]
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DiGiorno Launches New Croissant Crust Pizza In 3 Flavors
Solon, Ohio-based DiGiorno has launched its new Croissant Crust Pizza, the only croissant-style pizza available nationally in the frozen aisle. The offerings feature three flavors, all topped with 100 percent real cheese: Pepperoni, Four Cheese and Three Meat. “Food mashups continue to drive culinary creativity and inspire a fun connection for people,” said Megan Smargiasso, DiGiorno […]
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NRF Chief Economist Says Pandemic Recession Could Already Be Easing
The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession, but National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the key question is how long it will last. “Will this recession be briefer than earlier recessions?” Kleinhenz said. “No one has a crystal ball. And just as it can take […]
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Rite Aid Launches 26th Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates extraordinary need across the country, Rite Aid customers can support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during a critical time through its annual Miracle Balloon fundraising campaign, running July 12 through Aug. 8. Rite Aid customers can add a donation to their in-store transactions, as well as donate online through its social […]
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Post Holdings Appoints Dorothy M. Burwell To Board Of Directors
Post Holdings, Inc., a CPG holding company, recently announced Dorothy M. Burwell, partner at The Finsbury Group Limited, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. With the addition of Burwell, the board now consists of 10 members. Burwell is an accomplished strategic communications advisor to publicly traded and private global […]
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Highland Park Markets, Fellow Grocers Rising To Pandemic Challenges
by John McCurry/contributing writer Employees at Highland Park Markets, a Hartford, Connecticut, area grocer, are working hard to serve customers during the coronavirus crisis. Molly Devanney, a company VP interviewed during the first weeks of the pandemic, said activity has been crazy. Employees are working hard to restock shelves and perform extra cleaning of […]
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Smithfield Foods And Granular Insights, Digital Edge To Sustainability
Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced its partnership with Granular, a leading farm management software platform, to help grain growers with sustainability and efficiency while improving crop yields. The offer will be available to grain farmers in North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia who sell their grain to Smithfield. Granular Insights with Directed Scouting uses high-frequency, high-resolution […]
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Symphony RetailAI Included In Forrester’s ‘Now Tech’ Listing
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, is among the 33 companies that Forrester included in its Now Tech: Customer Analytics Technologies, Q1 2020. Symphony RetailAI believes that retailers and suppliers use analytics technologies to improve the customer experience, resulting in overall […]