Sustainable packaging company DS Smith recently unveiled a $140 million investment in research and development, including developing new materials to replace plastics and a testing program to strengthen corrugated cardboard and reduce G-force shock in home delivery packaging. The manufacturing and design company’s focus on applying science to fiber is a key driver of its […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Introduces Two New Plant-Based Meals
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of handcrafted soups, meals, sauces and marinades, and side dishes for retail and foodservice, released two new plant-based additions to the Blount’s Family Kitchen comfort meal brand. They are: Plant-Based Chili (Meatless – Gluten Free – 17g of protein per serving) Pinto beans, plant-based crumbles, mixed bell peppers and onions, all […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Sponsors New Drive-In Movie Theater At Valley West Mall
Hy-Vee is the title sponsor of a new drive-in movie theater that will be located at Valley West Mall in West Des Moines, Iowa. The theater officially opens to the public on June 6, with a special showing of Iowa favorite “Field of Dreams.” Dwier Brown, who played John Kinsella (Kevin Costner’s dad) in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop To Fill More Than 1,000 Part-Time Jobs Across Northeast
Stop & Shop is looking to fill more than 1,000 part-time jobs across the New York Metro area. The available positions include part-time roles in-store, as well as support for its e-commerce operations on Long Island. Stop & Shop has more than 150 store positions available across New York City and nearly 250 in New […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Record Number Of Buyers Participate In ECRM Diversity Week Programs
More than 640 buyers met with 485 brands during ECRM’s recent Diversity Week, which included programs for diverse- and minority-owned suppliers across food and beverage, general merchandise, and health and beauty care categories. More than 3,800 curated meetings were held on the ECRM Connect platform across the three programs. The programs were launched to introduce retailers to brands […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Association News, Home Page Slider, National
As Suspicion Of Food Continues To Mount, So Does Importance Of Trust
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA In the past year, we have seen evidence of what happens when trust is lost. From the sanctity of the church to the integrity of a local election, it seems everything is suspect. And this includes food. Americans today are more cautious about what they eat, and […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, National
Task Force To Bring Visibility, Collaboration To Supply Chain Challenges
The Consumer Brands Association has announced the creation of a new Supply Chain Health and Performance Task Force aimed at increasing visibility and easing supply chain pressures felt across the CPG industry. The task force is comprised of 15 CPG companies working in partnership with real-time supply chain visibility platform FourKites. The task force will leverage […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s To Be Retail Anchor At West Los Angeles Development
Gelson’s has signed a long-term lease to become the retail anchor tenant at West Edge, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development situated within the heart of West Los Angeles. Gelson’s will occupy 36,000 square feet of space on the plaza level of the seven-story residential building. The supermarket is anticipated to open in early 2023. West Edge […]
Posted inFood Service News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southeast
Acosta And The Core Group Form Core Foodservice
Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services company, and The Core Group, a foodservice sales agency, have created an agency focused on providing solutions for the foodservice industry’s new operating environment. Core Foodservice will bring together industry-leading capabilities from both Acosta and The Core Group, creating an organization designed to meet the requirements of new […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co.’s Nutritionists To Lead Virtual Foodie Road Trip Across USA
The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a foodie road trip planned all summer with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August. “Gather around the table and join us on our culinary adventure […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Randall Foods Appoints Dineen As President, CEO
Los Angeles, California-based Randall Foods, a provider of fresh poultry and meat products and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, has appointed M. Scott Dineen as president and CEO. He replaces President Ron Totin, who is retiring after leading the business since 1984. As president and CEO, Dineen will oversee Randall’s strategy and operations, with […]
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Avocados From Peru Available Now In U.S. Markets
With the ability to significantly increase its footprint in the U.S. market this summer season, the first shipments of Avocados from Peru have arrived and are available in promotional volumes now until late September. “As customary, Peru’s fruit will be heavily promoted from Memorial Day to Labor Day in the U.S.,” said Xavier Equihua, president […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace Partners With Feed The Children
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace has extended its partnership with Feed the Children for a seventh year. The partnership will focus on an initiative called Price Rite Marketplace: Feeding Minds & Bodies. This initiative, benefiting an estimated 22,000 individuals through eight community events, will not only supply families with food and essentials but also provide the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kellogg’s Debuts Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Cereal
Kellogg and Little Debbie are joining forces to transform a childhood treat into cereal with new Kellogg’s Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Cereal. Featuring crispy, brownie squares with cosmic rainbow pieces, each bite delivers the fudgy chocolate flavor of the Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies. “We are very excited to see one of our most loved Little […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Names 13 Finalists In Annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest
The votes are tallied, and five kids, five adults and three Bashas’ Family of Stores members (employees) are finalists in this year’s Donut Flavor Craze Contest. The 13 Arizona residents – who work and live in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek and Tucson – received the finalist title from […]
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IRI And The Female Quotient Publish Research Related To Gen Z
IRI and The Female Quotient, an organization advancing equality in the workplace through cross-industry collaboration, have published a new paper, “Understand Me, Don’t Define Me.” The paper discusses insights and recommendations for marketers on how to prepare to win with Gen Z, a new, powerful generation of shoppers that account for 20 percent of all U.S. […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Instacart And 7-Eleven Expand Nationally, Unlocking Faster Delivery
Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, released the expansion of its collaboration with 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, to nearly 4,000 new stores nationwide. With this expansion, Instacart now delivers from nearly 6,000 7-Eleven stores, reaching nearly 60 million U.S. households across the country. Customers also now have access to 7-Eleven delivery via Instacart […]
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Tillamook Launches The Partnership For Creamier Ice Cream
A recent national survey of more than 1,500 Americans unveiled that 86 percent prefer creamy ice cream over airy ice cream. However, big ice cream brands have been filling their ice cream products full of air. To help raise awareness among ice cream lovers everywhere, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has publicized the Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream, a […]
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Forbes Ranks Publix One Of America’s Best Employers For New Grads
Forbes ranked Lakeland, Florida-based Publix No. 59 out of 250 companies on its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers For New Grads, and Publix ranked No. 5 out of 25 companies in the Retail and Wholesale industries category. “Publix focuses on our core values and workplace culture,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “We […]
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iFoster Receives $250,000 From Weis Markets Campaign
Weis Markets has completed its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign. On behalf of Weis Markets, Ron Bonacci, VP of advertising and marketing, presented a $250,000 check to iFoster, the national nonprofit that is operating the iFoster Hope campaign. These funds will provide children and youth in foster care […]