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SpartanNash Extends Distribution Footprint with California Partnership

SpartanNash is expanding its distribution footprint with new operations in Stockton, California. The expansion, executed through SpartanNash’s long-standing partnership with Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., enhances SpartanNash’s coast-to-coast supply chain capabilities. It also supports the company’s environmental, social and governance priority to reduce fleet mileage and greenhouse gas emissions. “Many of the national food retailers we distribute to are […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Beverage News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, West

Califia Farms Expands Dairy-Free Line With Plant Milks And Creamers

Los Angeles, California-based Califia Farms will be releasing new dairy-free beverages, expanding the brand’s existing product offering of plant milks, creamers, brewed-to-blend coffees and barista products using ingredients like almonds, oats and coconuts.  The new Zero Sugar Oatmilk and Oat+Almond Plantmilk blend meet the needs of those seeking lower sugar or calorie options, while Cookie Butter Almondmilk […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, National

NCA’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo Registration Now Open

The NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo has opened registration for the 2022 show, taking place May 23-26 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, attendees can anticipate hundreds of the world’s best candy and snack makers displaying their latest innovations. The show will kick off with the annual Most […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Location Jan. 28 In Lansing, MI

Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, will open a new club on Jan. 28 in Lansing, Michigan. The opening will bring the retailer’s U.S. locations to 226. The club is located at 825 N. Marketplace Blvd. It will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members everyday […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Blue Star Foods Will Receive $5M Investment From The Lind Partners

Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated environmental, social and governance seafood company, has entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lind Global Fund II LP, an investment entity managed by The Lind Partners LLC. Blue Star will issue and sell a convertible note in the principal amount of $5.75 million, which includes a 15 […]

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Consumer Demand For Food Transparency Remains Strong

The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ released the “Transparency in an Evolving Omnichannel World” report, revealing continued high demand among consumers for transparency from food retailers and manufacturers, particularly in a more omnichannel marketplace.  According to the report, 64 percent of shoppers say they would switch from a brand they usually buy to another brand that provides more […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Silk Unveils New Plant-Based Nextmilk Beverage

Broomfield, Colorado-based Silk has added a new plant-based beverage called Silk Nextmilk. This offering is formulated to meet dairy-lovers’ taste expectations through a blend of plants designed to deliver on key attributes of dairy milk, like taste and texture.  Silk Nextmilk is a source of six key nutrients found in dairy, including calcium, vitamin D, […]

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Callaway Blue Bringing ‘Crisp, Clean Taste’ To Market

When you think of Pine Mountain, Georgia, the Callaway Resort and Gardens or FDR State Park may come to mind.  When exploring the area, nestled in the Pine Mountain Ridge, the water of Blue Springs has been safeguarded by the Callaway family for four generations. It was initially purchased by Cason Calloway Sr., according to […]