Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is taking its line of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad bowls national with the launch of Dole FreshTakes Salad Bowls in supermarkets throughout the West, following a successful debut in the Eastern U.S. in 2019. Now, retail and produce managers from coast-to-coast can order six single-serve, RTE salad bowls featuring clean-label […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
WAFC Elects 3 New Members To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected three new members to its board of directors—Barry Craft, Richard Wardwell and Rick Williams. Craft is VP of merchandising, marketing and procurement for Bashas’ Inc. in Chandler, Arizona. His career spans 40 years in the supermarket industry and includes executive leadership roles in major markets throughout […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
iFresh Expands Online Grocery Delivery Service To Additional States
iFresh Inc., an Asian American supermarket chain and online grocer based in Long Island City, New York, is expanding its online grocery delivery service to Florida, Maryland and Massachusetts, in addition to New York. Now, residents who live within a 60-mile radius of certain iFresh chain stores in Miami, Orlando, Rockville, Maryland and Boston will […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Food Lion To Go Pickup And Delivery Customers Have New Ways To Save
Food Lion customers now may use digital coupons and redeem their “Shop & Earn” MVP rewards program savings when using Food Lion To Go for grocery pickup or delivery. Customers also can see their accumulated Shop & Earn rewards on their checkout screen, in addition to viewing which clipped digital coupons will be applied to […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bimbo Bakeries USA Settles Class Action Lawsuit On Labeling Claims
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit commenced in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Ang v. Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. (Case No. 13-CV-01196-HSG-NC). The court denied certification of the plaintiffs’ damages claims and Bimbo Bakeries USA has denied and continues to deny the allegations […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Clean Eating Challenge Reveals Big Success For Participants
The Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge ended with participants delivering a more than 160-pound cumulative weight loss over six months. Presented by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), on May 20, the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge Reveal kicked off with 145 registered attendees tuning into the live event to hear from Dr. Ian Smith […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Seattle Store June 10
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first location in Seattle, Washington, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The new store, located at 13010 Aurora Ave. North, will be the fourth Sprouts in the state. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a $500 gift card to be used for groceries. Local shoppers can […]
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United Fresh Releases Q1 2020 FreshFacts On Retail Report
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are highlighted in the United Fresh Produce Association’s Q1 2020 issue of FreshFacts on Retail. The report looks at the beginning weeks of the unprecedented rise in in-home food and beverage consumption triggered by the novel coronavirus outbreak. It includes comparisons between the first half and second half of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping At Coshocton Store
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at its Coshocton store. Customers can now choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery—or shop in-store if they prefer. With the addition of Coshocton, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations—Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, Canton, New Philadelphia, […]
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Path Of Life Partners With Brokerage Firm Yin Yang Naturals
Path of Life, makers of frozen quinoa, rice and veggie blends, has reached a preferred partner agreement with Yin Yang Naturals, a food brokerage firm focused on natural and organic products. This collaboration will allow for Path of Life products to become more widely available by growing the brand’s distribution and SKU dominance in grocery […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Report Says Matcha Tea Market To Grow Through 2025
The global Matcha Tea Market size is projected to reach $2.26 billion by the end of 2025. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7 percent during, 2019 to 2025, according to the latest report by Felton, California-based Million Insights. Growing demand for nutrition-rich beverages and rising inclination of consumer towards a […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
CBD Product Maker Lazarus Naturals Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Lazarus Naturals, makers of CBD products, has converted production space to make and distribute hand sanitizer to customers, healthcare, and correctional institutions. Ten percent of all sanitizer produced by the company will be donated to food banks and homeless shelters in Portland, Seattle and Central Oregon, where Lazarus Naturals hemp farms are located. The move […]
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Four Sigmatic Introduces Mushroom Ground Coffee With Probiotics
Four Sigmatic introduced Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics. The new product is made with a base of Fair-Trade 100 percent Organic Arabica Coffee from Guatemala, blended with gut supporting Turkey Tail and Chaga functional mushrooms, along with 1 billion CFU of heat resistant probiotics, and prebiotics from yacon, combined to provide a complete wellness brew. […]
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Hershey Expands Commitment To Ethical Cocoa Supply Chain
The Hershey Co. has expanded its Cocoa For Good program, committing to 100 percent direct-sourced cocoa in high-risk areas by 2025, which will include all of its cocoa sourced by its suppliers from Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. This expanded commitment will make Hershey’s cocoa from these countries traceable from the farm to the first point of purchase, […]
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Aldi Expanding Curbside Grocery Pickup Availability To Nearly 600 Stores
Aldi is expanding its Curbside Grocery Pickup to offer even more options to customers. After a successful pilot in select markets, Curbside Grocery Pickup will be available in nearly 600 Aldi stores across the country by the end of July. “Our Curbside Grocery Pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
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MIDWEST: Nestlé Introduces New Life Cuisine, Improves Lean Cuisine Portfolio
Nestlé is introducing Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering meal solutions for those who like to eat well. Over the years, the definition of wellness has evolved from calorie-conscious eating to a more holistic approach that extends well beyond just what’s on your plate. Once-niche dietary trends like gluten free and meatless meals also have […]
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WEST: WAFC Announces New Officers, Board Members For 2020-21
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected its 2020-21 officers and board of directors on May 2, during a WAFC Executive Committee meeting. The new officers are: President and Chairman Greg McNiff, president of Stater Bros. Markets; Vice President Scott Drew, EVP of Smart & Final Stores; Treasurer Pat Posey, VP of non-perishable procurement […]
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United Fresh Offers New Cornell Certificate Program
Registration is now open for a new United Fresh-Cornell University Executive Education certificate program, “Leading Through Crisis: The Path Forward for the Fresh Produce Industry,” a five-part workshop series to be delivered during United Fresh LIVE!, June 15-19. “Thanks to the Cornell Executive Education team for putting together so quickly such a strong program specifically […]
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The Giant Company Partners With Flashfood App At Select Stores
The Giant Company is partnering with the Flashfood app, which allows shoppers to purchase fresh food, including produce, meat, deli and bakery products, nearing its best before date at significantly reduced prices. The Flashfood app is available at four Giant stores in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “The Giant Company is committed to doing everything it can to preserve the […]
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Stop & Shop Extends 10% Pay Increase For Associates
Stop & Shop, together with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), has announced the extension of its 10 percent pay increase for hourly store associates through July 4. This appreciation pay recognizes associates’ efforts throughout the pandemic and covers approximately 56,000 associates in more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New […]