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Stanmar International Introduces New Products To U.S. Market

Stanmar International, based in Canada with its U.S. headquarters in San Diego, presented several products it wants to market in the U.S. at Natural Products Expo West, held March 6-9 in Anaheim, California. One of those products is the Simply Delish line of vegan, non-GMO gelatins and puddings. “We were introduced to this particular group […]

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Consumer Reports Rates Gelson’s Markets ‘Best In The West’

Gelson’s Markets has been rated “Best in the West” among Consumer Reports’ annual Grocery Store and Supermarket Rankings released earlier in April. Southern California-based Gelson’s Markets also was rated fourth in the nation in Consumer Reports’ rankings of 96 grocery brands. In Consumer Reports’ Grocery Store & Supermarket Rankings published on April 17, which include […]

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Strike Over At Stop & Shop; New Agreement Signed Sunday, April 21

In the evening on April 21, New England-based grocery store chain Stop & Shop and representatives from Locals 328, 371, 1445, 1459, and 919 of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) reached a tentative agreement (TA), effectively stopping an 11-day strike, according to a press release from the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS). […]

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Food Lion Announces Sustainability Successes On Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, Food Lion announced the company’s progress in environmental sustainability efforts. Among its accomplishments, Food Lion saved more than 825.5 million kilowatt-hours of energy since 2000. That is equivalent to powering 66,340 homes for one year. In 2018, Food Lion recycled 8,862 tons of food into animal feed, 126,915 tons of […]

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Pigeon Hill Brewing, McClure’s Team Up For RTD Bloody Mary Cocktail

Michigan-based companies McClure’s Pickles and Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. have teamed up to produce a new ready-to-drink bloody Mary cocktail. A first for the brand, each bloody McClure’s Ready-to-Drink Bloody Mary Cocktail features McClure’s signature bloody Mary mix paired with vodka and canned by Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. The cocktails will be available at retailers […]

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Cacique Acquires Arizona Salsa Maker El Sol Foods

Cacique Inc., a maker of authentic Mexican style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, has acquired family-owned El Sol Foods, a maker of homestyle salsas headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The acquisition will be the Monrovia, California-based Cacique brand’s entrance into the salsa category. It allows Cacique to extend its portfolio of authentic Hispanic foods to consumers across […]

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Enlightened Rolls Out Five Dairy-Free Ice Cream Bars

Enlightened, a brand of better-for-you ice cream, has added five dairy-free varieties to the line of low-calorie ice cream bars. “We’re thrilled to introduce our creamy, dairy-free, frozen desserts in spoon-free format,” Michael Shoretz, founder and CEO of Enlightened, said. “With the introduction of our dairy-free pints, we began serving a whole new community, and […]