To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its signature Hatch Chile Festival, Central Market in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, has expanded the annual event to three weeks, Aug. 5-25, featuring more than 400 Hatch-related products in every area of the store and roasting more peppers than anyone outside of Hatch, New Mexico. With more people cooking at […]
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PFMA Announces Leadership Changes To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced changes to leadership positions on its board of directors. The association is a statewide trade association advocating for the interests of grocers, convenience stores, wholesalers, consumer product vendors and other organizations. Board Vice Chair Tom Cormier, manager of government affairs at Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold […]
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Ralphs, Food 4 Less To Harness Solar Power From Rooftop Panels
Ralphs and Food 4 Less, subsidiaries of The Kroger Co., recently announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at the company’s 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, California. The La Habra Bakery rooftop installation features nearly 3,000 solar panels, which can produce enough energy to power 240 homes for a full year. And that’s […]
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Giant Food Targets Baltimore’s Kosher Category With Expanded Selection
Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the United States. It soon will see a surge in the variety of new and traditional kosher products available on the shelves at most Giant Food stores in the area. The Hyattsville, Maryland-based grocery chain is rolling out an expanded kosher selection […]
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Publix Pharmacy Now Filling Prescription Pet Medications In Florida
Publix Pharmacy is now filling prescriptions for pet medications in Florida. Available medications include treatments for common conditions, and most are eligible for delivery through ScriptDrop. Available medication categories include: allergies; antibiotics; arthritis and anti-inflammatory; bronchitis; ear (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antifungal); endocrine (Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, diabetes and hypothyroidism); heart failure; heartworm, flea and tick; […]
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Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network
French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]
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Jeremy Xu Joins Ingredion Inc. As SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Westchester, Illinois-based Ingredion Inc., a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, recently announced that Jeremy Xu has been named SVP and chief innovation officer, effective Oct. 1. In this capacity, Xu will be responsible for advancing the company’s focus on specialty growth platforms, identifying new growth opportunities and overseeing the Ingredion Idea Labs innovation centers. […]
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1908 Candy Brings Back Revamped Alexander The Grape
After a hiatus, Chicago-based 1908 Candy is bringing back Alexander the Grape, a soft and chewy grape-flavored candy. The company says it has the same taste and quality fans remember from childhood but with a little more edge and intense flavor. In celebration of this revamped brand, Alexander the Grape candy billboards will be available throughout Chicago, […]