FMI, the food industry association, has released its 2021 Power of Foodservice at Retail analysis, a comprehensive review of shoppers’ perceptions and behaviors regarding prepared foods in grocery. This sixth-annual exploration underscores implications for the industry to capture and expand its pre-pandemic share of the total food dollar. “Grocery foodservice is at a competitive inflection point when we […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Joins Business Coalition For Equality Act
Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine of the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, has become a member of the Business Coalition for the Equality Act and made a donation of $7,500 to Campus Pride. In signing the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, Peapod Digital Labs joined many of America’s companies in the fight to […]
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Undercover Snacks Unveils $13.7 Million Equity Investment
Undercover Snacks, a growing New Jersey-based manufacturer of chocolate snacks that are “secretly better for you,” has raised $13.7 million of equity for a minority stake in the company. Led by Octagon Capital Holdings, 900 Chocolate Investors and the company’s founders, funds will be used for marketing initiatives to support the company’s growing retail footprint, including collaborations with […]
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Lamb Weston Unveils $415 Million French Fry Processing Investment
Lamb Weston Holdings announced the expansion of its french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho, as it declared its quarterly dividend. “We continue to be confident about the long-term health and growth of the global french fry market,” said Tom Werner, president and CEO. “This investment in American Falls complements our […]
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Independent Grocers Beware, There Is A New Enemy Lurking
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA You are under surveillance. Your business, its exact location. And the people watching? They’re planning to steal. I don’t mean thieves who plan to break in and make off with groceries. These thieves want something infinitely more valuable: data. Once they have it, they can own […]
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Hatch Chile Season Returns To Gelson’s With Live Events, Roastings
Encino, California-based Gelson’s once again will continue the tradition of celebrating Hatch Chile Season, and some stores will offer a variation of heat levels depending on the crop. Live roastings are back at a few stores this year including Westlake Village on Aug. 7, La Costa/Carlsbad on Aug. 14, Valley Village/NoHo on Aug. 21 and Long […]
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Stater Bros.’ First ‘Local Fare’ Forum To Showcase California Suppliers
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has created a “Local Fare” forum to offer greater opportunities for local brands to connect with new customers and gain the attention of a regional retailer, which can be challenging for smaller, local brands. The Local Fare will take place July 26-Aug. 6 on the online product discovery and […]
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Mars Wrigley Launches Limited Edition Zero-G Skittles
On the heels of Newark, New Jersey-based Skittles leaving Earth’s atmosphere for the first time last week, the brand is creating a limited-edition Zero-G pack. The new Zero-G pack features intergalactic, aluminum packaging and is filled with the blue and purple candies you know, featuring Pineapple Passionfruit, Raspberry and Berry Punch. “Skittles is always looking for […]
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7-Eleven Delivers Buy One, Get One Deal On National Chicken Wing Day
To celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, 7-Eleven is offering buy one, get one free five-count bone-in wings via 7–Eleven Delivery found on the 7NOW delivery app and the 7–Eleven app. Customers can choose between flavors like spicy, regular and buffalo. Participating 7-Eleven stores are also offering a buy one, get one free […]
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Rogue Creamery Named A 2021 ‘Best For The World’ B Corporation
Certified B Corp. and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery has been recognized as a 2021 “Best for the World” B Corporation, ranking in the top 5 percent of B Corps. worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet. Central Point, Oregon-based Rogue Creamery was named Best for the World specifically for its Environmental Impact […]
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Food Lion Offers Round Up Campaign To Feed Neighbors In Need
As part of its ongoing commitment to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves, Food Lion customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the proceeds being donated to the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The campaign runs through July 27, and donations can be made at each of […]
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Cello Launches Seasonal Cheese Flights To Revitalize Summer Boards
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Cello, a handcrafted, specialty cheese brand, offers two new additions to its portfolio of cheese flights – Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise. The latest varietals feature paired trios of new and fan-favorite Cello cheeses. Cello’s cheese connoisseurs have developed each flight to include a combination of flavors, removing all the guesswork from building […]
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Cascade Organic Flour Releases New Retail Line With 5 Lb. Bags Of Flour
Royal City, Washington-based Cascade Organic Flour is introducing 5 lb. retail bags of Organic All-Purpose Flour. This follow the successful launch in April of its 5 lb. retail bags of Organic Whole Wheat Flour. Cascade Organic Flour is a family-owned producer of organic wheat and organic wheat flour in the Pacific Northwest. Cascade Organic Flour’s modern flour […]
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Cheerios Returns To Original CheeriOats Name For 80th Anniversary
One of America’s leading cereal brands is celebrating 80 years of putting whole grain oats on millions of breakfast tables every morning by reintroducing its original name and packaging: CheeriOats. The brand launched in 1941 and was one of the first cereals made with whole-grain, nutrient-packed oats formed into the iconic Os. The retro, limited-edition […]
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Food Retailers Widen Investments In Health And Well-Being
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the 2021 Retailer Contributions to Health and Well-Being report, finding that grocery stores have made significant investments to expand their role as community destinations for health and well-being. Eighty-four percent of respondents said their company has an established health and well-being strategy, and this same share of retailers report their company offers health and well-being activities for both employees and customers – an increase from 49 percent in 2019. “We’re seeing a dramatic increase in efforts by […]
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Rosie Rolls Along, Adding More Retailers And Features
Rosie’s online platform is big draw for grocers by Eric Pereira / staff writer New developments and expansion of services continue to arise for Rosie, an Ithaca, New York-based online grocery shopping platform for retailers and wholesalers nationwide. Dave Makar, chief customer officer, said the company has been steadily adding retailers for the past 18 […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to employees or their dependents from Minnesota Grocers Association member companies for the 2021-22 school year. This program helps students who are related to Minnesota’s food industry by supporting their educational growth. Using funds raised from an annual golf event and silent auction, the MGAF awards scholarships and community […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Selects Five Startups For 2021 Seed Immersion Program
For the third year, Quincy, Massachusetts-based ADUSA Supply Chain is hosting the 10-week Seed Program in partnership with Venture Café Cambridge. This year, the program is also supported by other Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Retail Business Services and Peapod Digital Labs. They are collaborating to expand the scope of the program to include the […]
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Savannah And Oak View Group Unveil Naming Rights Partnership
The City of Savannah, Georgia, and Oak View Group Facilities, managers and operators of the soon-to-open 9,500-seat arena, unveiled a multi-year naming rights partnership with Enmarket, the chain of convenience stores based in Savannah. As a result, the arena will be named Enmarket Arena. The deal was brokered by Global Partnerships, the sales and marketing arm of Oak View Group […]
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Dole Packaged Foods Rolls Out Functional Line Of Juices, Fruit Bowls
In its next step toward achieving the goals outlined in The Dole Promise, part of which commits to eliminating added sugar in all its products by 2025, Dole Packaged Foods launched two new product lines: Dole Fruitify and Dole Essentials. “We understand that today’s consumer seeks products that are not only good for their health and fit their lifestyle, […]