by John McCurry, contributing writer Tod Griffin, executive director of the Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association, is among industry observers who believe the pandemic has accelerated the trend toward online grocery shopping. Many stores had been sitting on the sidelines, waiting to see what some of the bigger players were going to do. “A […]
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Market Profile: Long’s Pic Pac Pleased To Serve Pineville
Owner: ‘We do things for people…we are full service’ by John McCurry, contributing writer With a population of less than 2,000, Pineville, Kentucky, is small. The nearest city of any significant size is Knoxville, Tennessee, some 70 miles south. The region is economically challenged due to the recent decline of the coal industry. The local hospital […]
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Circle Logistics Named To Inbound Logistics List Of 2020 Top 100 3PLs
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Circle Logistics, a full-service logistics company, has been named a Top 100 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider for 2020 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Established in 2011, Circle Logistics is one of the fastest-growing transportation companies in the country, servicing more than $200 million in freight spend. In 2020, Circle has focused on helping its customers navigate the […]
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Impossible Foods Selling Impossible Burger Patties In Kroger Stores
Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods’ flagship product is now available in packages of two pre-formed, quarter-pound (4-oz.) patties at nearly 2,000 grocery stores nationwide owned by The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer. Patty packs of the plant-based Impossible Burger will begin rolling out this week at Kroger-affiliated stores, including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Mariano’s, […]
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Tropical Mixed Fruit Joins Del Monte Popping Boba Bubble Fruit Line
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods is expanding its existing line of popping boba snacks with a new flavor, Tropical Mixed Fruit Bubble Fruit. A first-of-its-kind snacking experience, it contains chunks of real fruit with popping boba that deliver an unexpected burst of flavor in every bite. With the addition of the new Tropical Mixed Fruit Bubble […]
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Fareway Giving Second-Round Bonus For Hourly Front-Line Employees
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores is planning a second distribution of the Fareway Family Front Line Plan, which will provide a cash bonus to its hourly employees who have worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 global pandemic. A cash bonus will be paid to each hourly employee that worked in July or August and who was employed […]
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Jimmy Dean Brand Offers Breakfast Casserole Bites, Wraps This Fall
Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering two new breakfast products this fall. Jimmy Dean Casserole Bites and Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Wraps will join the brand’s product portfolio. “Breakfast plays a comforting role in people’s lives and daily routines, especially as many of us continue to navigate new and changing schedules,” said Scott Glenn, senior director of marketing for the Jimmy Dean brand. “We’re proud […]
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Big Y To Open Hiring Site For New Location In Simsbury, CT
Big Y Foods will open a hiring site to fill more than 100 part- time and full-time positions available at its newest World Class Market in Simsbury, Connecticut. The hiring site will be held at 1285 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury, adjacent to the market. All interested applicants should apply at bigy.com prior to interview. Below […]