After being forced to close in late May 2020 due to significant damage following civil unrest in the area, Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub has reopened its store located at 2850 26th Avenue S. in Minneapolis. The reopening of the Lake Street store also marks the closure of the Cub Community Market, which played a vital role […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open At 593 Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix is once again opening appointments to administer the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to eligible individuals at select Florida locations. This distribution includes doses provided by both the state of Florida and the federal government and expands appointment availability to 593 Publix pharmacies in 41 counties. “With the addition of doses provided by the federal government, […]
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Bashas’ Selling Paczki To Support St. Vincent De Paul
Arizonans can support local families served by St. Vincent de Paul when they purchase Paczki (“Poonch-kee”) at Bashas’ grocery stores on Fat Tuesday. Bashas’ will donate 10 percent of all Paczki sales on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to St. Vincent de Paul. The funds will help families throughout the state who are served by the nonprofit […]
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The Giant Company Launches Ready-To-Eat Meals, All Set In A Box
The Giant Co. has launched its latest ready-to-eat meal solution, All Set in a Box. Now available at all Giant and Martin’s stores, the hot meal option that includes a main course and sides for a family of four. Most varieties cost less than $5 per serving. “While families are spending more time gathered around the table […]
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Calypso Releases Distribution Agreement With Big Geyser
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso, originator of the flavored lemonade category, has released a distribution agreement with Big Geyser, the largest independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in the New York metro area. This partnership brings Calypso products to the five boroughs of New York City, along with Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, representing access to 26,000 outlets. “We are […]
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The Pioneer Woman Launches New Seasonings Line
The Pioneer Woman, a leading lifestyle brand represented by Earthbound Brands, will launch a new line of custom seasonings created in partnership with Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc., the premier spice blend manufacturer. Inspired by fan-favorite recipes from Ree Drummond, known as The Pioneer Woman, the new spices bring her signature flavors into consumers’ kitchens nationwide. […]
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Tillamook Releases Two New Vintages Of Maker’s Reserve Aged Cheddar
Tillamook County Creamery Association, the more than 110-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op based in Tillamook, Oregon, has released Maker’s Reserve 2011 and 2018 vintages into its Maker’s Reserve program. These cheeses are part of a broader assortment of Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar vintages available this year, including 2015, 2016 and 2017. “Tillamook Maker’s Reserve […]
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Independent Grocers Applaud Efforts To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing
The National Grocers Association applauds Congress for efforts to make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program online purchasing more accessible to independent community grocers. This week, U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (both D-IL) reintroduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act, and the House Agriculture Committee advanced its budget reconciliation bill. Both pieces of legislation provide significant […]