Posted inProduce News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

DMA Solutions Offers Free Communications To Brands, Marketers

Dallas, Texas-based DMA Solutions now is offering companies within the fresh food space a free communications consultation to position consumer messaging and communications during this unparalleled time.  The spread of Covid-19 and frequent shutdowns have people talking about fresh produce and food more than ever. Each and every day, DMA Solutions is at the forefront […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National

Global Systems Integrator Avanade Helping Businesses Grow

Geoff Welch, Midwest VP for The Shelby Report, visited with representatives of Avanade Inc. twice recently, in January and February. In separate conversations—first, at the National Retail Federation “Big Show” in New York and later at the company’s office in Chicago—they discussed Avanade, its origins and how the company’s services could benefit grocery retailers. The […]

Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southeast

Fresh Del Monte Produce Appoints Elana Gold As CMO

Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce has named Elana Gold as VP and chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Gold will lead Fresh Del Monte’s global marketing functions, executing global, regional and local marketing strategies aimed at delivering long-term and sustainable business growth for the iconic brand. She will report to Fresh Del […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Bear Mountain Offers New Selection Of Hardwood Pellets For Grilling

Louisville, Colorado-based Bear Mountain Gourmet BBQ Woods, crafters of hardwood pellets for barbecue with a wood-fired flavor, has launched its new barbecue Craft Blends, a collection of 100 percent natural hardwood blends curated to create wood-fired flavor. As the pellet barbecue market continues to grow this season, so does the demand for pellets. “Pellet grilling […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Rouses Invests $1M In Team, Ole Smoky Distillery Switches Gears

As the situation begins to look more dire from the Covid-19 pandemic, more states are ordering their residents to stay at home. Certain industries are exempt from these orders, including the grocery industry and those making medical supplies. In the Southeast, Rouses Markets continues to be open for its customers and is rewarding its frontline […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West

Hownd Takes Actions To Help Local Stores Withstand Covid-19 Impact

Tempe, Arizona-based Hownd has made several immediate changes designed to help local merchants weather the impact of Covid-19. The company is a foot traffic generation platform that helps brick-and-mortar businesses attract new and returning customers through multi-channel digital distribution of promotional offers. Since the coronavirus pandemic has escalated, many local businesses have been forced to […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, COVID News, Food Service News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Steritech Offers New Services To Assist Stores During Pandemic

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Steritech, a provider of specialized food safety and brand protection services for the restaurant, food retail, foodservice and hospitality industries, has launched two new services, as well as a virtual component, to help the food service industry reinforce safety measures during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Covid-19 Protocol Check will provide food […]