Gelson’s Markets is the only grocery chain in Southern California licensed to carry the Certified Angus Beef brand of USDA Prime Beef. In order to qualify, beef must pass not only the USDA’s very stringent “Prime” standards, but also all 10 Certified Angus Beef standards for marbling, maturity, appearance, tenderness and consistent sizing. Less than […]
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Nestlé Toll House Rolls Out Edible Cookie Dough In Two Flavors
Nestlé Toll House has released Edible Cookie Dough, a ready-to-eat treat that is safe to eat right out of the tub. The new Edible Cookie Dough has two flavors: Chocolate Chip (inspired by the classic recipe) and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Monster. “We know cookie dough is hard to resist, so we wanted to bring […]
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Cumberland Farms Launches Payment App, Coffee ‘Cup-Scription’
Cumberland Farms, a convenience and gasoline retailer based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has launched the Cumberland Farms App, which the company says is the next evolution of its SmartPay Check-Link program. The new app gives users two payment options: SmartPay Check-Link, which links to a checking account or Netspend account and saves users 10 cents per […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open New Los Angeles Store July 10
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Los Angeles on San Vicente Boulevard and La Brea Avenue Wednesday, July 10. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 26,000-s.f. location at 1302 South La Brea Avenue before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited to join the festivities. The first 200 […]
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Hass Avocado Board Reports Record Q1 Holiday Sales
Hass avocados started the new year off with strong sales for three key first-quarter holidays including the Big Game, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are not traditionally perceived as large avocado consumption holidays compared to the Big Game, which is known for chips and guacamole and a variety […]
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Harris Teeter To Open New Store, Fuel Center In Apex, NC
Harris Teeter will host a grand opening celebration at its Lake Pine Plaza location in Apex, North Carolina, at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 10. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the 60,063-s.f. store, located at 940 U.S. Highway 64 West. This store will feature signature Harris Teeter amenities including: store made pizza, fresh made […]
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Festival Foods’ Newest Store Will Open In October
Festival Foods’ newest location will open Oct. 11 at 660 Hometown Circle in Verona, Wisconsin. The 67,000-s.f. store will be Festival Foods’ 33rd location in the state. In addition to a large natural foods department, the Verona Festival Foods will offer fresh sushi, a scratch bakery, extensive meat and seafood selections as well as dozens […]
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Tyson, Hillshire Add Tajín Clásico Seasoning To Products
The Tyson and Hillshire Farm brands have launched five new products featuring Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a chili lime seasoning brand popular in Mexico. Tajín’s flavor is a blend of mild chili peppers, dehydrated lime juice and sea salt. It primarily is used to enhance the flavor of desserts, vegetables, fresh fruit and now, protein. The […]
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Meet Gen Z: Young Consumers Crave Shareable Experiences
by Claire Lentsch/guest columnist Social media is revolutionizing the way consumers shop. We are experience driven. Whether it be dairy, deli or bakery, these consumers want something to share. Everyone has their cellphone on them at all times. This means all products need to be Instagram and Snapchat ready. There are endless video subscriptions on […]
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Viva Fresh Offers New Industry-Wide Scholarship For Students
Held on April 25, the Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament launched the Fifth Annual Viva Fresh Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Both the golf tournament and the expo resulted in sold-out crowds, rave reviews and record-breaking attendance. The event also marked a new milestone with the announcement of an annual scholarship program that will be […]
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Food Lion Opens Fourth Store Serving Monroe, NC
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has served its neighbors in the Monroe, North Carolina, community for 49 years, and opened its fourth store in the community June 26. The new, larger and more convenient Food Lion store is located at 250 N. MLK Jr. Boulevard. This is Food Lion’s 10th store in Union County. It […]
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New-Concept GreenWise Market Opens in Mountain Brook, Alabama
The third new-concept GreenWise Market opened June 27 in Mountain Brook, Alabama, in a former Western Market location. “While the location of our GreenWise Market is familiar to the residents of Mountain Brook, we believe they will be pleasantly surprised by the changes we have made,” said Publix President Kevin Murphy. “We look forward to […]
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Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa Unveils Updated Brand Identity
Fort Worth-based Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa, the seventh largest salsa brand in the U.S., has unveiled new branding and advertising after two decades of the same look featuring a fresh tagline: “True to Family. True to Flavor.” Renfro Foods is a third-generation family business that manufactures salsas, peppers, relishes and sauces. A fresh, modern logo, redesigned […]
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7-Eleven Now Delivering To Parks, Beaches, Other Public Locations
With the latest app update, 7-Eleven customers can order products and have them delivered to parks, beaches, sports fields, entertainment venues and other public locations that may not have traditional addresses. Through proprietary technology on the 7NOW delivery smartphone app, the convenience retailer has set up thousands of locations, called 7NOW Pins, that enable customers […]
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New Convenience Store Concept In Florida Focuses On Design, Foodservice
Rogers Market has officially opened its first location. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the flagship store is the first in an aggressive growth strategy for longtime petroleum jobber ATCO Inc. ATCO has owned and operated traditional gas stations and convenience stores on the west coast of Florida since the 1970s. Current owner and interior designer […]
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McCaffrey’s Chooses MatrixMaster For Tax Accuracy
Jim McCaffrey III and his son, Jim McCaffrey IV, opened their first food market in Yardley, Pennsylvania, in 1986. Today, there are six McCaffrey’s Food Markets across southeast Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. McCaffrey’s has more than 60,000 different items on its shelves at any given time and more than 100,000 in its point-of-sale (POS) […]
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Publix Opens New Store On The Beltline In Atlanta
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Wednesday, June 26, at 7 a.m. at Madison Yards on Memorial Drive in Atlanta. “We are proud to open our newest Atlanta store,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and community relations manager. “Publix is known for providing excellent customer service in an inviting environment filled with a variety […]
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Madhava Enters New Category With Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Madhava Ltd., a Boulder, Colorado, company that makes natural sweeteners, has released its first product in the olive oil category, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The company also has rolled out a new logo and a refreshed packaging redesign designed to reflect its renewed focus on achieving the highest standard of purity for its products, […]
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Cedar’s Foods Completing $100M Production Facility In Mass.
Cedar’s Foods, a Ward Hill, Massachusetts-based producer and co-manufacturer of hummus, is nearing completion of construction on a new 125,000-s.f., state-of-the-art facility. Cedar’s invested $100 million in the new facility, which will double the total annual production output to 208 million pounds of hummus and Mediterranean foods, enabling the company to manufacture its Cedar’s Foods […]
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Exclusive: Buche Foods Opens Needed Store On Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest (see more photos at end of story) The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota is home to the Oglala Lakota Tribe. It is located a little west of Buche Foods’ normal territory, but the grocery company always is looking to grow. Besides, Buche Foods already operates a grocery store on the […]