National Convenience Distributors LLC has acquired Century Distributors Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery store industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Century Distributors, founded in 1976 and located in Rockville, Maryland, will join New York-based NCD as a newly created division. Currently, National Convenience Distributors is […]
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Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Offers Health/Wellness Tips For New Year
While many are inspired by the optimism of a new year, it’s no secret that only a few people are able to successfully maintain their New Year’s resolution long-term. So, for those looking to New Year’s as the perfect opportunity to establish balanced patterns, Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Emily Hayes is offering wellness tips […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest
Avocado Industry Welcomes Jalisco To U.S. Mexican Avocado Imports
The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the addition of the Jalisco region to the U.S. import market, officially beginning in June 2022. This follows a new agreement between the two countries to allow avocado imports from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is the No. 1 marketer of avocados in the U.S., and billions of avocados are exported from Mexico to the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Wholesale Produce Supply Adds To Board Of Directors
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, a fresh produce logistics and inventory management solutions provider, has announced additions to the board of directors of its parent company. This action follows its acquisition by an investor group led by Cross Rapids Capital L.P. Charles Veniez, John J. Leavy and Kevin Leavy have joined the board of directors […]
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Hy-Vee Offering New Ship-To-Home Services To All 50 States
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has launched two websites with ship-to-home services: Hy-VeeDeals.com and ShopPetship.com. They will make a variety of bulk grocery products, home goods and pet supplies available to shoppers throughout the U.S. Hy-VeeDeals.com, the company’s existing website that aggregates all weekly ads, digital coupons and deals, now also features bulk products that can […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Wholesum Cuts Ribbon To Open Organic Tomato Greenhouses in Mexico
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, cut the ribbon Dec. 9 to its newest organic tomato greenhouses in Sonora, Mexico. The ceremony took place in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, and was attended by company associates, vendors and industry partners. The theme of the event was “A Plentiful Harvest,” highlighting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Family Mourns Death Of Miguel Angel Gonzalez
The supermarket world lost one of its independent pioneers as Miguel Gonzalez, one of the founders and owners of Vallarta Supermarkets, died Nov. 23 as a result of an automobile accident. His death was announced in a press release on Dec. 23. Gonzalez, 56, was known for his charismatic personality. Many business associates knew him as […]
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Winter Sweetz Seeks Entries For ‘Sweeter In Texas’ Sweepstakes
Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has launched its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 28, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to enter to win one $500 gift card grand prize and a shipment of about 20 Texas red grapefruits valued at […]
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The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams For Holiday Season
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has donated 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks and food pantries in advance of the holidays. Hams were donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, bringing the company’s platform, For Today’s Table, to life by contributing a holiday staple to families in need. “As our local food banks […]
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Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
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IRI Postpones 2022 Growth Summit Due To COVID-19
As questions remain regarding the current safety of large events and the current rise in COVID-19 cases, and the impact of the Omicron variant, IRI has decided to postpone its 2022 Growth Summit to 2023. “This is difficult news to deliver, given our excitement in announcing the return of our iconic in-person event just over […]
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Central Market Offers Pepe Saya Artisanal Butter For Limited Time
Texas-based Central Market has announced the limited launch of artisanal butter Pepe Saya. It’s a Central Market exclusive that’s taken six months to bring to the United States. Creamy, with a rich yellow color, Pepe Saya butter is the creation of Pierre “Pepe” Issa, a master butter maker, fascinated by different ways of preserving cream. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DoorDash Partners With SEG For On-Demand Grocery Delivery
DoorDash has partnered with Southeastern Grocers Inc. to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 400 stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Customers can now order groceries on-demand from their local SEG store, delivered in as little as 45 minutes, through DoorDash’s marketplace app and website. SEG will offer tens of thousands of […]
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New Jersey Food Council Honors ‘All-Star Lineup’
Across the Northeast Region, food business professionals participated in the New Jersey Food Council Night of Distinction event to honor its 2020 Industry Achievement Award recipients comprising prominent food industry executives. It is considered the longest Night of Distinction in the making, as the pandemic prevented the celebration for nearly two years. You can view highlights of […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef Completes Acquisition Of Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, announced on Dec. 21, it completed the acquisition of Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of snack bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock, subject to a customary adjustment based on working capital at closing. Belmont specializes in the development and manufacturing […]
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AdAdapted Expands Executive Team With O’Keefe, Sukenic
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted, a shopping list marketing and insights platform for CPG brands, agencies and retailers, has hired Joshua Sukenic as VP and general manager of AdAdapted Direct and Alison O’Keefe as general manager of retail partnerships. The addition of Sukenic and O’Keefe highlight AdAdapted’s continued emphasis on expanding into new business verticals and […]
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PFG Appoints Hoskins As President/COO, Hagerty As EVP And CCO
Performance Food Group Company has announced management changes designed to align the company’s reporting structure with its strategy to capture growth opportunities across business units. Effective Jan. 3, Craig Hoskins has been appointed president and chief operating officer, overseeing PFG’s Foodservice and Vistar operations, and Patrick Hagerty has been appointed EVP and chief commercial officer. […]
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New CEFCO Location In Waco, TX Features CEFCO Kitchen
CEFCO Convenience Stores has announced the grand opening of another store in Waco, Texas, featuring CEFCO Kitchen, located at 6201 Bagby Ave. CEFCO customers will find multiple offerings in the CEFCO Kitchen portfolio, including hot and cold food items, made-to-order burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as hand-breaded chicken tenders, kolaches, pizzas, breakfast sandwiches and […]
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Hy-Vee Plans Fifth ‘Best Of Local Brands’ Summit In February
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. will host its fifth “Best of Local Brands” summit in February to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 280 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. One hundred new brands were selected from the first three summits combined and are […]
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Hy-Vee Launches Nationwide Subsidiary RedBox Rx
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering RedBox Rx, a new national subsidiary that provides low-cost telehealth and online pharmacy services. It also ships prescribed treatments directly to patients’ homes throughout the U.S. RedBox Rx makes it easy for people to get the treatment they need by offering quick, easy and discreet access to a […]