Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Names 20 Companies As Quest For Texas Best Finalists

More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for H-E-B’s 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s business development and sourcing managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B has released the […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast

ADC Appoints Hughes As First Chief Growth Officer

John Hughes has joined Applied Data Corporation, a global provider of store operations platforms built for grocery and convenience retailers, as its first chief growth officer. He will lead ADC’s sales, customer success, partner, marketing and HR teams to align and drive the company’s go-to-market strategy. He will join ADC’s executive leadership team led by CEO […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West, Whole Foods

Peet’s Coffee Introduces Line Of Flavored Coffee For Home Brewing

Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee has introduced its first line of flavored coffee for home brewing with the launch of its new flavored coffee K-cup pods. Pairing Peet’s coffee with natural flavors for a cup at the press of a button, the new line features three choices: caramel brûlée, vanilla cinnamon and hazelnut mocha. Peet’s expansion […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National

FMI Releases 2021 Power Of Private Brands Report

FMI – the food industry association has released the 2021 Power of Private Brands report, which found that 91 percent of food retailers and manufacturers surveyed plan to significantly or moderately increase their investment in private brands in the next two years.   “During the pandemic, many more consumers gave private brands a try, and this has […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

MGA Recognizes 2021 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Minnesota Grocers Association, based in St. Paul, recently presented its annual awards recognizing the “best of the best” – those in the industry who demonstrate excellence, have made significant contributions and are highly respected by their peers. This year’s award winners were presented by MGA Board Chair Doug Winsor and MGA President Jamie Pfuhl […]

Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Matrix Announces Sale Of Sherman V. Allen Inc.’s 13 Mac’s Market Stores

Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP.   The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Good Housekeeping Magazine Recognizes Nature’s Garden Probiotics

Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020. This award builds on the momentum of the brand’s extensive line of probiotic dried fruit […]