Whole Foods Market will open its new 43,000-s.f. store in Castle Rock, located at 6384 Promenade Parkway, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 2. As part of the opening day celebrations, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee, snacks and music before the store opens. The first 300 customers in line will receive a custom Whole Foods […]
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Fareway Stores Inc. Enters Sixth State With Addition Of KC Meat Market
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. recently entered its sixth state with the opening of a Fareway Meat Market and McGonigle’s Kitchen + Catering BBQ in Kansas City, Missouri. In February, Fareway announced it had purchased the assets of McGonigle’s, located at 79th and Ward Parkway. The re-opening of the market location March 2 marks the […]
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US Foods To Acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
US Foods Holding Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants […]
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Consumer Brands Calls On AG To Act On Coronavirus Price Gouging
The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr March 9 to protect Americans from the price gouging of critical consumer packaged goods (CPG) related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), working through the National Center for Disaster Fraud, can better coordinate with federal, state and industry partners—particularly […]
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Walmart Consolidates 2 Mobile Apps For Customer Convenience
For years, Walmart has had two mobile apps: the Walmart app and the Walmart Grocery app. “Customers love both of our apps, but we know they would like an easier way to shop without having to switch between the two,” said Janey Whiteside, EVP and Walmart chief customer officer. “Imagine making two trips to the […]
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Miami-Based Quirch Foods Opens New D.C. In Greensboro, NC
Quirch Foods LLC is opening its sixth distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina. The expansion is a component of the growth of the company, which seeks to continue expanding and leveraging its distribution reach. Currently operating with five distribution centers in the Southeast and the Caribbean, the sixth facility is set to begin operations in […]
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Refugee-Focused Afia Debuts Two New Flavors for Frozen Falafel Line
Afia, a family-owned, woman-run company specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, is introducing two new frozen falafel flavors, expanding its award-winning line. Afia’s products are vegan, gluten-free, plant-based and use non-GMO ingredients. Unlike past attempts at frozen falafel that required frying, Afia has developed a line that can be easily heated in ovens and microwaves, yet still […]
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DiNoci Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Launches 4 New Flavors
DiNoci Natural Foods, makers of artisan plant-based frozen desserts, has introduced four new flavors. DiNoci’s almond milk-based desserts use clean premium ingredients and are always free from gums and additives. New flavors are: Cherry Crisp—whole tart cherries and gluten-free toasted oats folded into creamy vanilla; Cookies & Crema—a gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookie crumbled into creamy […]