Posted inNortheast, Home Page Slider, Wholesaler/Distributor News

C&S Wholesale Earns Top Score In 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. C&S Wholesale Grocers joins the ranks of more than 840 major U.S. businesses that also scored […]

Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

MyBread Bakery Launches Flatbread Pitas At Walmart Stores

Racine, Wisconsin-based MyBread Gluten-Free Bakery has released its Original Flatbread Pitas at select Walmart stores around the country. The pitas can be found in the freezer section of stores in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin.  MyBread’s Flatbread Pitas were awarded two Guided Buyer “Gluten Free Awards” in the category of “Best Gluten […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Wakefern Wins 2021 PLMA Salute To Excellence Award

Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has received a 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award in the food and drink pasta category for the company’s Bowl & Basket brand Specialty Gorgonzola and Walnut Ravioli. The Private Label Manufacturers Association Salute to Excellence Awards gives recognizes outstanding store brands products introduced in supermarkets and other retailers from […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Companies Selects Afresh Technologies AI Platform

Albertsons Companies will enhance its fresh offerings with San Francisco, California-based Afresh Technologies’ AI-powered predictive ordering and inventory solutions to reduce waste and offer the freshest products for customers. Afresh will help Albertsons’ optimize fresh forecasting, inventory, ordering, merchandising and operations. Afresh Technologies enables Albertsons Cos. to deploy an AI technology platform in all its stores […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National

Shoptalk Announces Meetup For Women To Be Held June 21-23

Shoptalk, a conference in the retail, grocery and consumer packaged goods industries, has announced its 2022 installment of Shoptalk Meetup for Women. Taking place online from June 21-23, the meetup will provide a destination for women in the retail ecosystem to connect, learn and create community. Shoptalk Meetup for Women provides the retail industry with […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West

SIAL America Makes Its U.S. Debut; Endorsed By USDA

SIAL America, the first-of-its-kind cross-category generalist food and beverage show, will make its U.S. debut on March 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The show will host domestic and international exhibitors, including Butterball, Stonewall Kitchen, California Milk Advisory Board and Star Snacks. Attending will be key importers, foodservice companies, distributors, retailers, wholesalers […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

United Supermarkets Teams Up With Texas Blue Sand Project

Residents of Lubbock, Texas joined United Supermarkets, One Voice Home, Voice of Hope and Open Door to participate in its community sand spread as part of the Texas Blue Sand Project, an initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking in the state of Texas. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. On Jan. 13, The United […]