The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country, with an estimated one in six people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19. To help organizations meet this increased demand during the holidays and beyond, the Bentonville, […]
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Sanderson Farms Announces Retirement Of Board Member John Baker
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms Inc. says that John H. Baker III has decided to retire from its board of directors when his current term ends at the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting. “Johnny Baker has been a valued member of the Sanderson Farms Board of Directors since 1994,” stated Joe F. Sanderson Jr., chairman and CEO […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Union Ratifies Stop & Shop’s Investment Of $229M In Retirement Benefits
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop says UFCW Local 1500 has ratified an agreement for the company to make a $229 million investment in retirement benefits for its members. “We’re pleased this agreement has been ratified as it will improve the security of future retirement benefits for our union associates, while reducing financial risk going forward. […]
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Dunnhumby: U.S. Grocery Shoppers Pulling Back On Holiday Spending
Dunnhumby has released findings from the sixth wave of its Consumer Pulse Survey, a study of the impact of Covid-19 on customer behavior and attitudes across 21 countries. The survey found that U.S. consumers plan on spending 25 percent less on food and 36 percent less on gifts this year, compared to 2019. Ten percent […]
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Bashas’, Food City Team Up With Wells Fargo To Help Local Food Banks
Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets have teamed up with Wells Fargo to increase support of local food banks in Arizona, with a goal of raising enough donations for 2 million meals to feed families in need before Christmas. “The holidays are an especially challenging time for so many families, and this year’s pandemic has only […]
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Pioneer Expands Comfort Meal Solutions With Sauce and Seasoning Mix
San Antonio, Texas-based Pioneer, a subsidiary of C.H. Guenther & Son, is expanding the distribution of the brand’s quick, easy-to-make meal solutions and enhancements. Joining the brand’s baking and gravy mix products, Pioneer’s Comfort Meal Solutions are a line of seasonings and meal sauces for favorites like, Chicken Pot Pie and Bayou Jambalaya. “In a year of uncertainty, […]
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Kroger Shares Top 10 Foods Of The Year, 2021 Trend Predictions
The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, has released the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021. Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger’s business, including nearly 2,800 retail stores and pickup, delivery and ship, the trending foods and beverages of 2020 included: Zero-calorie soft drinks; Four-cheese […]
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Mooala Launches Industry’s First Keto-Friendly ‘Milk’
Dallas, Texas-based Mooala, leading maker of premium, organic, dairy-free beverages, has introduced Keto Mylk, the first dairy or dairy-alternative milk specifically designed for the keto consumer. The company, best known for its plant-based Bananamilk, is expanding its organic beverage portfolio to include the new, keto-certified and carb-conscious option, which features less than 1g of net carbs, 0g […]