ShopRite encouraged customers to take part in its ShopRite For My School program, an education rewards program powered by Box Tops for Education. This program provides incentives to designated schools from ShopRite customers who purchase select General Mills, Wholesome Pantry Organic, Bowl & Basket, Paperbird and Paperbird Premium products – no clipping required. By using […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southeast
Fresco y Más Celebrates Five Years Of Culture, Flavor And Success
Hispanic grocery store Fresco y Más is celebrating its fifth birthday and founding anniversary. The retailer is part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., which also is home to Harveys Supermarkets and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The first Fresco y Más location opened its doors on June 15, 2016 in Hialeah, Florida, to provide customers with […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Russell Stover Introduces ‘Joy Bites’ – No Sugar Added Chocolate Bars
Kansas City, Missouri-based Russell Stover Chocolates launched Joy Bites, a collection of no sugar added chocolate bars that are crafted with Fairtrade cocoa and select non-GMO and organic ingredients. The Joy Bites collection includes an assortment of chocolate bars with breakable bites wrapped in easy-to-use resealable packaging that is 100 percent recyclable with FSC certified […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
ePac Flexible Packaging Continues Expansion With Three New Plants
To meet increasing market demand for brands seeking faster time to market and the ability to order to demand, ePac Flexible Packaging is opening manufacturing plants in Toronto, Canada, and Portland, Oregon, as well as planning to open a second facility in Los Angeles. Construction of the ePac Toronto plant is complete and will begin […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Rogue Creamery Wins National Sustainability Award
Rogue Creamery, a small Southern Oregon artisan creamery internationally known for its handcrafted cheeses, has been awarded the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing during June Dairy Month. The awards program is managed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which was established under the leadership of dairy farmers and dairy […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Associated Supermarket Group Welcomes McKillop As DSD Manager
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group welcomes Bill McKillop as direct service delivery manager and will be reporting to Jonathan D’Onofrio, VP of merchandising. ASG is committed to building a stronger DSD program for its retail network. McKillop will be responsible for advocating on behalf of ASG stores with the DSD vendor community to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Survey Shows Consumers Care Where Seafood Originates
A recent survey commissioned by Stop & Shop showed that 85 percent of East Coasters prefer seafood on the grill. The survey, which looked at consumers’ seafood preferences, also revealed that fried clams beat out raw, and that when it comes to purchasing seafood, 68 percent take into consideration where their seafood comes from. Stop & […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pure Green Farms Gets To Work On Expansion Plans With New Investor
Pure Green Farms, a Midwest hydroponic greenhouse which had its official launch earlier this year, will be moving forward with its expansion plans after taking on a new investor, Paul J. Mastronardi. Mastronardi chose to invest in Pure Green Farms because of the technology of the greenhouse and its growing system that produces high quality […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Yuengling Unveils Launch Date For Its Beers In Texas
As part of a joint venture, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. and Molson Coors Beverage Co. say Yuengling beers will be available across Texas starting Aug. 23. Yuengling will launch with its Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT by Yuengling, a light beer. As part of the launch, Yuengling will hold a SuperFan Sweepstakes where winners will […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Farmers Market Introduces New Way To Shop Local
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has launched a new e-commerce marketplace for local farmers and businesses. This new digital platform connects customers to fresh, local products. The delivery-only service offers a local assortment by bringing together favorite local vendors – from farmers and bakeries to food artisans. “Kroger’s new digital farmers market pilot helps our customers support […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Debuts Whole Grains Small Slice Line
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads has launched its new Small Slice line. Health-minded consumers can now enjoy the same taste of the brand’s signature oatnut and 100 percent whole wheat varieties in a smaller slice format. Each Small Slice variety offers 70-80 calories per slice. As with all of the brand’s whole grains varieties, the new Small […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Arrive In Sprouts Farmers Market
After launching throughout the Southwest in November 2020, Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes, a collection of authentic, home crafted pasta sauces is available in Sprouts Farmers Market locations from coast to coast. Inspired by favorite recipes from kitchens across America, 25 cents from every jar sold is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DS Smith Commits To Science-Based Target And Net Zero Emissions
Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith unveiled a series of climate goals, including a science-based target to achieve a 40 percent reduction of CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, and a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. These goals will be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Suzie’s Brewery Introduces Mountain Pack Multipack Flavors
Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers Mountain Pack is now available in stores across the country. The package is highlighted by a nostalgic logo graphic featuring the saying “The Mountain is Calling.” Suzie’s Hard Seltzers are USDA Certified Organic. Suzie’s Mountain Pack features three new flavors: GreenApple, CherryLime and Raspberry to go along with VeryBerry. The Mountain pack includes 12 12-oz. cans and retails […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Association News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win For Northgate Gonzalez Markets
by Pat Jones, NGA project assistant Northgate Gonzalez Markets is a family-owned independent grocery chain that has been operating in four California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside) for 41 years and currently operates 41 locations. The stores primarily serve Hispanic and moderate to low-income communities. The family firmly believes that nutrition education […]
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Independent Grocery Is Economic Engine, Churning Forward
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association Anyone familiar with the independent supermarket industry knows that independent community grocers are entrepreneurs within the marketplace, seeking any opportunity to innovate and grow, and now the numbers are in to prove it. NGA commissioned John Dunham & Associates to conduct its latest economic impact study to demonstrate […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Almazul Mexican Creates Blue Agave Margarita Wine Cocktail
Motivated by consumer demand for an easy to drink, refreshing margarita, Almazul is a ready-to-drink Mexican blue agave margarita wine cocktail. Almazul is made with blue agave wine, real lime juice and agave nectar for a clean, crisp flavor with a smooth finish. Made in Mexico, this latest innovation from Heineken USA is gluten free […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Partners With IRI To Grow Honey Category
Chicago-based IRI is continuing to deepen its strategic relationship with Nature Nate’s Honey Co. by helping it meet customers’ needs, collaborate with retailers and, ultimately, achieve category growth. While the honey category achieved 30 percent growth in 2020, Nature Nate’s outpaced the category with 45 percent growth in dollar sales for the 52 weeks ending […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 100 For Maricopa Store
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in Maricopa, Arizona. The store at 20300 North John Wayne Parkway will open at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new location is bringing approximately 100 full- and part-time career opportunities […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Potato Chips To Be Served Aboard Breeze Airways Flights
Utz Brands Inc. is to partner with Breeze Airways as a core food selection, with Utz Original Potato Chips served to Breeze Airways guests on board flights. Breeze Airways is the new, “Seriously Nice” U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, who unveiled its network comprised of 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities located across the Southwest, […]