The certification means the avocados do not come from orchards that have been deforested since 2018 or have unresolved environmental fines or administrative orders.
Category: Industry News
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Merchandising News, National, News
Who Pays When A Recall Empties The Shelf?
Recalls trigger duplicate invoices, unclaimed credits and miscoded costs that quietly drain grocery margins, says Ottimate CEO Shawn Lane.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Hannaford Launches ‘If You Know, You Go’ Brand Campaign
The omnichannel brand campaign builds on “All for Good,” its commitment to cultivate thriving communities.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Q2 Sales Rise As Turnaround Efforts Gain Traction
The results exceeded the company’s outlook, attributed to better opportunistic product mix and value perception.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy
Meijer Adds Schedule-Ahead Vaccine Feature, Expands Mobile Clinics
Customers can schedule vaccination appointments even before vaccines arrive in the retailer’s inventory.
Posted inProduce News, Grocery Research, National, News
Survey: Shoppers Weigh Waste, Shelf Life In Grocery Buys
A new nationally representative survey commissioned by the Idaho Potato Commission finds shoppers evaluating groceries on how far an ingredient stretches rather than unit price alone. The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted by Talker Research, points to a set of purchase criteria that sit alongside price rather than beneath it. Key findings 73 percent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News, Sustainability News
EVgo Opens Flagship Charging Station At Metro Detroit Meijer Near GM
The station has the capability of delivering a full charge in as little as 15 minutes, depending on the vehicle.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, National, News, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Tyson Foods To Close 2 Beef Plants, Sell Third Amid Cattle Shortage
Plants in Illinois and Utah are shutting down operations, while Tyson pursues the sale of its Pasco, Washington, beef plant.
Posted inSustainability News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets, FV Recycling Turn Cardboard Into Revenue Source
According to Rouses VP of Facilities Ozzie Osborne, “OCC revenue impacts our P&L.”
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Industry News, News
Food-At-Home Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In July As Key Staples Decline
Food-at-home prices decreased 0.1 percent in July and are up 2.7 percent over the last 12 months, a 12-month rate unchanged from June, according to Consumer Price Index data released Aug. 12 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. FMI – The Food Industry Association said the report extends the cooling trend that began in […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, News, Southeast, Suppliers
Continental Fresh Offers Toolkit To Help Retailers Promote Water For All Mangos
The toolkit includes posters, a printable fact sheet about the clean water effort and pre-written social media posts.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, Marketing News, National, News, Private Label Brands
Study: Men Adopting Money-Saving Habits As Value-Seeking Intensifies
Coupon use, sale shopping and rewards card use are climbing among men as consumers across income levels seek value, according to an Alter Agents study.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Continues On Digital Enhancement Track
The two new digital shopping features include the AI-powered shopping assistant and an enhanced interactive weekly ad.
Posted inNews, Center Store, Midwest, Packaging News, Suppliers
Updated Jif Packaging To Begin Arriving On Shelves This Fall
Parent company Smucker is updating the peanut butter’s packaging for the first time in more than 30 years.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Featured News, National, News
Kroger Taps Former Walmart Supply Chain Exec To Lead E-Commerce
Nate Faust most recently led Olive, which handles waste-free delivery and returns for several brands.
Posted inBeverage News, Aisle Watch, Marketing News, News, Southwest
Goya Coconut Water Campaign To Reach TX Supermarkets
The company says the promotion is aimed at expanding its presence in the general market while strengthening existing consumer connections.
Posted inMarketing News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Midwest, News, Organic Natural
Fresh Thyme Running $5K Gift Card Giveaway With 5 Vendors
President Liz Zolcak said the giveaway is “another opportunity to support and reward our customers.”
Posted inSupply Chain News, Association News, National, News
SQFI Adds Galarza As Director Of Business Development NA
She will focus on strengthening the Certification Body and key-account relationships to facilitate growth.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Trig’s Markets Deploys Loyalty, Fuel Rewards Platform
A mobile app, in-store kiosks, digital promotions and integrated fuel rewards are part of the program.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
NRF: Retail Sales Post 10th Straight Month Of Growth In July
Retail sales rose for the 10th consecutive month in July, with grocery up 4.52 percent year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.