The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this third installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Sarah Thacker, advertising manager for Harps Food Stores. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Tell […]
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Serious Bean Co. Launches New Flavor For Grilling Season
After success with four introductory flavors, Serious Bean Co. has launched its newest twist on baked beans—Southern Mustard-Q BBQ beans. “Craft sauces are hot right now, especially those representing particular regional profiles,” said Joe Auchter, research and development director at Serious Bean Co. “Mustard-based sauce traditional to South Carolina is a delightful contrast to the more […]
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Buc-ee’s Opening Royse City, Texas, Store On June 17
Six a.m. is opening time for the new Buc-ee’s store in Royse City, Texas. That’s on Monday morning, June 17. The “legendary roadside refuge for travelers” will offer its Texas Round Up barbeque, beef jerky, homemade fudge and Beaver Nuggets (caramel-coated corn pops), among other items Buc-ee’s is known for. The new store is located […]
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His Mom’s Recipe Inspired Creation Of Art Cream Organic Ice Cream
Each flavor of Art Cream Organic Ice Cream is wrapped in a painting that embodies that flavor profile created by one of the team members. Owner Luciano Vitali Alves was inspired by the flavors of his mother’s homemade ice cream. As a child, he worked in her ice cream shop, helping to scoop the ice […]
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Americans Trying Cannabis, Hemp To Reduce Use Of Rx Painkillers
New research from Radius Global Market Research has found that American adults are consuming cannabis and hemp products to reduce use of prescription painkillers. According to Radius’ “Cannabis and Hemp Trends Report,” more than 44 million adults aged 55 and older used cannabis for pain management in 2018. The study, which surveyed more than 2,000 […]
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Affinity Group Expands With Matrix And Jon Morris Acquisitions
Affinity Group has acquired Matrix Sales & Marketing and Jon Morris & Co., two retail sales and marketing agencies. Enzo Dentico, CEO of Affinity Group Retail, said, “Both Jon Morris & Co. and Matrix Sales & Marketing have a tremendous history of success in our industry and are excellent solutions-oriented sales agencies that primarily focus […]
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Diamond Crystal Brands Introduces Milk In A Stick Creamers
Diamond Crystal Brands and Lakeland Dairies have worked together to launch and distribute Milk In A Stick clean coffee creamers, made with fully traceable 100-percent pure milk. Milk In A Stick is a no-additive, shelf stable creamer in an innovative portion control stick. The clean label is healthful and has one ingredient. The sticks are […]
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FMI Participates In FDA Public Hearing On Cannabis, Hemp, CBD Items
Food Marketing Institute participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s public hearing May 31 regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). The FDA is considering whether and how to create a legal pathway for such products. FMI both conveyed the seriousness of the regulatory ambiguity facing its member companies and […]
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Prairie Farms Dairy Introduces Single-Serve-Size Flavored Milk
Prairie Farms Dairy has introduced new single serve 14-oz. milk flavors to the marketplace. The new single-size flavors are designed for longer shelf life and visual appeal. Sales trends show that consumers prefer the convenience of smaller packaging and multiple flavor options. “We know consumers want products that offer quality and convenience for fast-paced lifestyles,” […]
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Peapod Collaborates With Food Writer Mark Bittman On Meal Kits
Chicago-based Peapod has a new meal kit collaboration with Mark Bittman, one of the country’s best-known, most prolific food writers. Peapod is making it easy for customers to get some of Bittman’s newest meals on the table by highlighting several of his new cookbook’s recipes in shoppable, click-to-cart format recipes as well as an exclusive […]
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Kiito Protein Drink Sold In Sprouts, The Fresh Market, Wegmans
Kiito protein drink is gaining distribution at Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market and Wegmans stores. The multi-retailer launch will significantly increase Los Angeles-based Kiito’s retail presence from e-commerce availability to more than 700 doors by July. “In our first six months, we’re growing faster than we expected and have plans to be in over […]
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Veroni Will Display 661-Lb. Mortadella At IDDBA Show In Orlando
Veroni will bring the largest 100-percent-made-in-Italy mortadella to the U.S. The mortadella is 661 pounds in weight, 6.4 feet long and 18 inches in diameter. After having successfully passed the USDA’s meat inspection division controls, also thanks to the work of Veroni’s QC specialists, the mortadella has reached Orlando to be exhibited and tasted at […]
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Barons Market Celebrates Grand Opening Of Menifee Store
Barons Market celebrated the grand opening of its store in Menifee, California. The Menifee location is Barons Market’s eighth store. “Our Menifee store embodies the family-oriented spirit of this community,” said Rachel Shemirani, SVP of Barons Market. “Our new employees are as excited to welcome their neighbors into the store as we are.” The Menifee […]
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Publix Bagger Victorious In Tennessee Competition
Publix employee Sabrina Martinez has won the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association state Best Bagger competition. Martinez bested other grocery baggers from around the Volunteer State at the annual Convention and Expo of the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association, which was held in Nashville on May 9. As Tennessee’s Best Bagger, Martinez will […]
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FlavoRx Now Available Free At Walmart Neighborhood Markets
Walmart is now offering FlavoRx with select liquid prescriptions for no additional cost at Neighborhood Market pharmacies. FlavoRx is a flavoring that can be added to liquid prescription medicines given to children to make it taste better to them. It comes in a variety of flavors, including grape, strawberry, mango and bubblegum. “We know our […]
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Trolli Most Innovative New Product At Sweets & Snacks Expo
Ferrara Candy Co. received two Most Innovative New Product Awards for its Trolli candy at the National Confectioners Association‘s 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Trolli Sour Brite Crunchy Crawlers won Best in Show Most Innovative Product Award and Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn won Most Innovative New Product Award for seasonal. “Trolli […]
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Big Y Collecting Retired American Flags For Proper Retirement
In honor of Flag Day, Big Y is collecting worn, torn, faded or badly soiled American Flags for proper retirement. Big Y, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, is working with local Boy Scouts, American Legions, VFWs and military organizations to properly retire the collected flags. From May 23 to June 12, all locations, including Fresh Acres […]
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Whole Foods Bans Plastic Straws In July As Part Of Plastic Reduction
Whole Foods Market will eliminate plastic straws from its stores in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada by July 2019, becoming the first national grocer to make this change. In addition, Whole Foods switched to smaller plastic bags in its produce department this year and is replacing hard plastic rotisserie chicken containers with […]
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Casey’s Redesigns Website To Make It Easier To Order Pizza
Casey’s General Stores has debuted a new and improved Caseys.com, with a refreshed design and enhancements to the online ordering system, designed to make it easier to order Casey’s pizza. “Our customers love Casey’s pizza, and we wanted to make it even easier for them to order online,” said Art Sebastian, VP of digital experiences […]
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Between Rounds Bakery To Sell Items At CT C-Stores
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a fast-casual restaurant operator based in South Windsor, Connecticut, recently obtained a license to manufacture prepared foods and now plans to offer its signature bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches at convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. Currently, the company’s prepared breakfast and lunch sandwiches are available in the refrigerated […]