The association also unveiled its 2030 Strategy, a member-informed roadmap that includes efforts to strengthen retailer engagement.
Category: Perishables
Posted inBeverage News, Marketing News, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Florida’s Natural Pays Up On World Series Bet, Sends Truckload Of OJ To Milwaukee
The juice maker shipped more than 20 pallets of orange juice – more than 12,000 cartons – within hours of Wednesday’s clincher.
Posted inProduce News, Perishables, Suppliers, West
California Pizza Kitchen Salads Headed To Refrigerated Aisle In ’27
CPK is partnering with Five Star Gourmet Foods, the Ontario, California-based company behind the Simply Fresh brand.
Posted inPerishables, Deli News, National, New Products, Suppliers
Bob Evans Rolls Out Refrigerated Protein Mac And Cheese
Company adds protein to category where consumers already turn for “comfort and convenience.”
Posted inPerishables, Frozen Food, Midwest, Supply Chain News, Walmart
Walmart Perishable DC In IL Electrified Ahead Of 2027 Opening
The 1.2 million-square-foot center will process and distribute fresh and frozen products to Walmarts in the Great Lakes region.
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Featured News, Midwest, Perishables
Aldi Cuts Prices On Nearly A Third Of Fresh Assortment
The grocer is investing an estimated $86 million on lower prices on seasonal fresh items at stores nationwide.
Posted inAisle Watch, Deli News, Northeast, Perishables, Store News, Suppliers
Soupergirl Distribution Multiplying Via Costco, Giant, ShopRite
The plant-based soups, salsas and gazpachos are now carried in more than 1,000 traditional and natural food retail locations, supplementing its DTC business.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, National, Perishables, Store News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite, Schnucks Among Certified Angus Beef 2026 Retail Award Winners
Schnuck Markets earned Retailer of the Year honors, while ShopRite was named Large Chain Marketer of the Year.
Posted inPerishables, Aldi, Featured News, National, Store News
Aldi Offering New Collection Of Ready-Made Meals
Beyond the initial collection, new meals will hit the “Aldi Finds” shelves every month throughout the next year.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, National, Perishables
IFPA Previews Global Show: Trust, AI, First Midweek Schedule
This year’s show runs Oct. 14-16, Wednesday through Friday, a change based on member feedback.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Perishables, Wegmans
Wegmans To Spend $110M To Modernize Supply Chain
New facilities in Rochester, New York, and network consolidation will expand capacity and strengthen operations.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Sun-Maid Enters Charcuterie Category With New Pairings Line
The pouches are rolling out just ahead of the fall and holiday entertaining season.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Roskam Foods To Centralize Cereal, Granola Production In MI
The move will result in the closure of the contract manufacturer’s San Dimas, California, production facility.
Posted inPerishables, Aisle Watch, International Foods, News, Suppliers
PepsiCo’s Chilled Gazpacho Gets Placement At Select Whole Foods
The company said the introduction “marks a continued step in the company’s expansion into fresh, meal-adjacent foods and the growing chilled category.”
Posted inFeatured News, Online Grocery Technology, Perishables
Logile Launches Fresh Operations Management Suite For Grocers
Logile Inc. has introduced its Fresh Operations Management suite, a platform designed to help grocers coordinate production, inventory, waste and food safety across fresh departments. The platform brings together customer demand, labor capacity and cost visibility to align production, inventory, waste control and food safety execution. The goal is to help grocers improve on-shelf availability, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Perishables, West
Afresh Focused On Fresh Product Fulfillment For Grocers
“When we looked at the grocery landscape, we came to believe that fresh was the future of this industry.” That’s how Nathan Fenner, co-founder of San Francisco, California-based Afresh, described the reasoning behind starting the technology company. Afresh’s mission is to eliminate food waste and create greater food accessibility. The A.I.-powered software optimizes order forecasting […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Perishables, Suppliers, West
California Avocado Commission Unveils New Ad Campaign
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has unveiled a new advertising campaign and marketing program to support this season’s California avocado crop. CAC’s new advertising campaign began in March with a combination of traditional and digital media in the West and a focus on California. “The commission’s new advertising campaign theme is ‘The best avocados have […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Perishables, Southeast, Suppliers
Cal-Maine Foods Co. Founder Fred R. Adams Jr. Dies At 88
Fred R. Adams Jr., founder and chairman emeritus of Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc., died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 88, following an extended illness. Adams founded Adams Egg Co. in 1957, which was the predecessor to Cal-Maine Foods, which was incorporated in 1969. He served as chairman and CEO of […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Winners, Top 20
Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, 20 cheeses made the finals for the title: World Champion Cheese. The contest was held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The winners of the 2020 cheese contest are as follows: World Champion: Michael Spycher, Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, Gourmino […]
Posted inSoutheast, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Perishables, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Mowi Launches Global Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Brand, Mowi Pure
Mowi, a global seafood company, has launched its new global brand, Mowi Pure. It is now available on Amazon Fresh and will be in stores nationwide later this year. Mowi Pure products are made from a unique breed of sustainably-farmed Norweigan Atlantic salmon that can be traced back generations to the wildest rivers in Norway. […]