After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Aug. 5 In Tyler, Texas
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Tyler, Texas, at 4015 South Broadway Avenue at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The new store will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries, and will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the new store, every shopper on opening day will receive a free reusable shopping bag with purchase. Local customers also can enter to win […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Countertop Productions Recently Appointed Cliff Caldwell To EVP
Alexandria, Virginia-based Countertop Productions recently announced the appointment of Cliff Caldwell to EVP, effective June 29, 2020, in an effort to intensify its goal to grow a presence in grocery retail, wholesale and food service, says the company. Caldwell is based out of the company’s national sales office in Atlanta, Georgia. As EVP, Caldwell will […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Launches Peppermint Twist, Pumpkin Cheesecake For Holidays
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is launching two limited-edition ice creams, Peppermint Twist and Pumpkin Cheesecake, for the holiday season. The brand is pairing rich cheesecake ice cream with their classic pumpkin and adding peppermint candy pieces to their organic peppermint bark ice cream. The limited-edition ice creams will hit shelves this fall at Sprouts, Raley’s, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Northeast Plant-Based Offerings Can Become ‘A Way Of Life Really Fast’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Ben Davis had a goal. He wanted to expand the marketplace and bring the plant-based industry together to share brands, products and education. For him and the many others committing to plant-based diets, it’s a movement. “Eating plant-based gives people a lot of power in their own daily choices,” […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Hand Out More Than 3 Million Free Masks To Customers
In an effort to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will distribute free masks to those entering its stores starting Monday, July 27. The company will hand out more than 3 million free masks in an effort to help support the CDC’s recommendation to wear masks in public by […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Home Page Slider, National
HR & Benefits: Robust Training For Supervisors Crucial To Success
by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Employee and compliance issues are common for grocers, therefore reducing risk and avoiding problems are major priorities. One way an employer can reduce liability risks is to ensure supervisors and workers have the knowledge and tools necessary to comply with all applicable employment-related laws. This […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Colorado-Based Natural Grocers Among Pioneers Of Meat Alternatives
by John McCurry / contributing writer Are plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy and other animal products morphing from trend to staple? Some of the sector’s proponents believe so. These alternatives point to soaring sales over the past two years and increased interest from venture capitalists in investing in startups. “Consumers now more than ever are […]