Frozen food innovator and California-based food tech company Cadence Kitchen continues to further its mission to revolutionize the home-cooked meal with expanded availability at Southern California retailers. With liquid nitrogen flash-frozen meals for cleaner, more convenient and waste-minimal dining out at home, Cadence Kitchen is now available at 14 Bristol Farms and 27 Gelson’s locations. Shoppers can also find […]
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Kind Launches New Plant-Based Treat: Kind Frozen Pints
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks continues its expansion into the plant-based, frozen treat aisle with its latest offering: Kind Frozen Pints. In a category where ‘plant-based’ too often comes with compromised taste, and ‘indulgent’ comes with unhealthy ingredients, Kind Frozen Pints create a new space so you can feel good about enjoying the frozen treat […]
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Industry Leader Kantor Joins NACS As General Counsel
Doug Kantor has joined NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) as general counsel. Kantor most recently served as a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP. In this role, he worked with the NACS government relations team to define effective policy-based solutions to public policy issues ranging from fuels to financial services. Kantor also established and administered […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
WFIA Focused On Unemployment, Hazard Pay Issues For Membership
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Washington was the first state to face COVID-19, and it continues to work toward finding remedies for the effects of the pandemic. For the Washington Food Industry Association, one of the legislative priorities is unemployment. “One of our biggest projects this interim is helping our members with the employment […]
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Meijer Shares How Customers’ Cleaning Habits Have Changed
Meijer saw two new trends emerge in customers’ spring-cleaning habits after spending 14 months at home and now considering inviting houseguests in as more people get vaccinated – a balance between natural and disinfecting products and kitchen organization. “We saw our customers focus on home cleaning in a big way over the last year and […]
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Utz Partners With Ferrara On Sweet And Salty Snack Food Variety Packs
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc. has partnered with Ferrara, a related company of the Ferrero Group, to create new snack food variety packs. Responding to the growing consumer demand for variety packs, this partnership aligns category leaders with iconic brand portfolios and significant retail reach capabilities. According to consumer research, more than 60 percent of […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Madarieta To Succeed McNutt As Lamb Weston CFO
Robert McNutt has shared his intent to retire from his position as SVP and CFO of Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., effective Aug. 6. Bernadette Madarieta, VP and controller, will succeed McNutt. Madarieta will report to Tom Werner, Lamb Weston’s president and CEO. “I want to thank Rob for his leadership and his many […]
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Ball Park Buns And Little League Partner To Support Sports Program
Ball Park Buns has entered into an official partnership with Little League Baseball and Softball, becoming the “Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series.” The official multi-year sponsorship includes programming at the Little League Baseball World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featured products at the event’s concession stands, as well as digital and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton Division Ratifies Contract With UFCW Local 75
Kroger’s Cincinnati-Dayton division and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 75 members in Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana have ratified a new labor agreement. “Kroger has invested more than $800 million in permanent wage increases in the last three years and is committed to continuing to invest significantly in our associates’ pay […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico Superfood Lab Launches At KidZania Dallas
Avocados From Mexico – a U.S.-based, non-profit marketing organization to promote Mexican avocados – has opened its Superfood Lab at KidZania Dallas, an indoor city where children can role-play professions in realistic settings. The lab is the latest offering from the brand known for its innovative approach to produce marketing. The Superfood Lab at KidZania […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Pays Tribute To Disney Princesses Through Ongoing Promotion
From the confidence and loyalty of Belle to the bravery of Mulan to the steadfast determination of Tiana, Disney Princess characters are known for exhibiting courage in the face of adversity and danger, and kindness in everyday acts throughout their kingdoms. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is tapping into that spirit during an extended tribute […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates 155,000 Bottles Of Water To Food Pantry Partners
With school water fountains closed to help limit the spread of COVID-19, Stop & Shop has donated more than 155,000 bottles of water to six of its School Food Pantry partners. The donation was made to help ensure students, faculty and staff stay hydrated throughout the day while in-person learning resumes. Schools received 24-packs of […]
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KeHE Reveals ‘Golden Ticket’ Winners From Trend Finder Event
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has released the winners of its recent Trend Finder event and “Golden Ticket” recipients. More than 100 suppliers were given the chance to join one-on-one pitch meetings with KeHE’s Category Management team and a dozen were selected to be added to the distributor’s robust assortment. “Innovation is one of our core […]
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SEG Raises More Than $261,000 In Support Of Heart And Brain Health
Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, has donated more than $261,000 to the American Heart Association to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke. During the three-week AHA’s Life Is Why campaign, which also coincided with both National Blood Pressure Education and National […]
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Vallarta Fires Up Summer With Quality Carne And New Aguas Frescas
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarkets in California and home of the Original Carne Asada, offers a variety of choices for the grill this summer. As restrictions continue to ease, Vallarta’s shoppers have many meats and cuts to choose from, and the grocer expects to sell 30 million pounds of top-grade high-quality meat through […]
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The Hershey Co. Promotes Turoff To General Counsel
The Hershey Co. has promoted James Turoff to SVP, general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. He has served as acting general counsel since December 2020. Turoff will lead the company’s global legal, compliance and ethics, government relations, corporate security and corporate secretary teams. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Michele Buck. “James brings […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Shares First Plant-based Trend Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market revealed its first plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Looking ahead to summer and beyond, the grocer’s Trends Council pooled members’ industry knowledge, product-sourcing expertise and hands-on work with emerging and existing plant-forward brands to inform the predictions. The choice to […]
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Laredo Taco Company Debuts In Platteville, Colorado
Laredo Taco Co., the Mexican taqueria found exclusively in 7-Eleven convenience stores, is bringing its tacos to Colorado. The first restaurant will open in Platteville, with more than 10 more planned for Colorado this year. The inaugural store will be located at 402 Vasquez Blvd. Laredo Taco Co., the convenience retailer’s quick-serve Mexican food restaurant, is famous for its tacos […]
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Maple Hill Creamery Launches First Zero Sugar Organic Milk
Kinderhook, New York-based Maple Hill Creamery has launched the nation’s first Zero Sugar Organic Ultra-Filtered Milk. The latest product innovation from Maple Hill gives consumers a choice – a zero sugar, zero added sweeteners and zero carb organic milk. The average serving of milk has 12 grams of sugar and Maple Hill’s soft-filtering process skims out […]
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PepsiCo Launches Soulboost To Its List Of Consumer-Centric Innovations
PepsiCo has launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients. Its two varieties, Lift and Ease, offer four flavors and 10-20 calories per 12-oz. can: Lift your spirits with 200mg of panax ginseng to help support mental stamina. Available in two flavors: blueberry pomegranate and black […]