Demand for affordable meat and eggs on discount grocery app Flashfood surged in January as Americans grappled with rising grocery costs. Egg purchases were up 90 percent, while ground beef sales climbed 28 percent year over year. Protein now accounts for more than 30 percent of all sales on Flashfood’s platform. Beef’s share of total […]
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Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Names Laport CEO
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery has appointed Peter Laport as CEO, succeeding Craig Bahner, who is stepping down from the role. Laport brings more than three decades of experience to the Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based frozen baked goods manufacturer, having led consumer and food businesses across North America and global markets. He is recognized for building resilient organizations, […]
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Houchens Industries Names Jordan White As EVP
Houchens Industries has appointed Jordan White as EVP, the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based company announced Feb. 26. White will work with executive leadership and subsidiary management teams to support strategic growth initiatives, capital deployment and operational excellence across Houchens’ portfolio of companies. “I am excited to have Jordan join the Houchens team,” said Dion Houchins, chairman […]
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J.M. Smucker Appoints Two Independent Directors Following Elliott Agreement
Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Woo-Sung “Bruce” Chung and David Singer to its board of directors effective April 15. The appointments follow engagement with Elliott Investment Management, with whom the company has entered into an information-sharing agreement to facilitate collaboration toward driving sustainable value for all shareholders. With the addition of Chung and […]
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Schwass Takes Helm At IDDBA As Haaf Departs
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) CEO David Haaf has stepped down from his position effective Feb. 26, the organization’s board of directors announced. Chris Schwass, the association’s CFO, has been appointed acting CEO. Schwass, who has 28 years of experience at the Madison-Wisconsin-based organization, will lead operations while the board begins the search for […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast
NRS, Krasdale Foods Form Partnership To Support Independent Bodegas
National Retail Solutions and Krasdale Foods have announced a strategic partnership, combining NRS’s point-of-sale technology with the grocer’s distribution network to serve independently owned bodegas and small-format stores across the Northeast. Developed over several years, the collaboration integrates NRS’s store-management platform with Krasdale’s supply-chain capabilities to deliver operational efficiency, data insights and profitability tools for […]
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Tops Markets Completes $2.3M Store Remodel In Tonawanda, NY
Tops Friendly Markets completed a $2.3 million remodel of its store at 890 Young Street in Tonawanda, New York, marking the company’s 50th major site renovation in six years. The project is part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested across its three-state footprint of New York, Pennsylvania and […]
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Acosta Group Study: Shoppers Worried About Artificial Ingredients In Food
Fifty percent of U.S. shoppers are worried about health risks from artificial ingredients, chemicals and preservatives in foods, with that number rising to 79 percent among health-focused shoppers, according to a new study from Acosta Group released Feb. 24. The ingredients-focused shopper study found that 58 percent of all shoppers read labels all or most […]
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Schnucks Springboard Seeks Third Cohort For Emerging Business Accelerator
Schnuck Markets Inc. is accepting applications for the third cohort of its Schnucks Springboard accelerator program for emerging suppliers, with a deadline of April 25. Midwest business owners must meet specific criteria to qualify. Applicants must have annual consumer product goods revenue of less than $1 million, fewer than 10 years in the CPG business […]
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NFRA Survey Finds Price Is Biggest Factor In Grocery Decisions
Seventy-eight percent of consumers cite price as the biggest factor in their grocery decisions, driving increased adoption of frozen foods as Americans seek to curb food costs, according to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. Recent findings from the USDA Consumer Price Index for Food show food away from home rose 4.1 percent over […]
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Fareway Promotes 7 Corporate Officers To New Positions
Fareway Stores Inc. has promoted seven corporate officers for what the Johnston, Iowa-based grocer described as outstanding leadership and contributions to its success. “These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of our team,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “Each individual has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Fareway’s mission of being the best in meat […]
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IHA Survey: Consumers Plan To Host More At-Home Gatherings In 2026
Twenty-eight percent of consumers anticipate hosting more at-home gatherings in 2026, a four-point increase from 24 percent last year, according to the 2026 International Housewares Association‘s (IHA) At-Home Entertaining Survey released Feb. 23. The survey illustrates how hosting at-home gatherings – whether to celebrate life moments or for no reason at all – continues to […]
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Report: Frozen Food Becoming Meal-Planning Essential For U.S. Consumers
New market data shows frozen food has moved from a backup option to a core element of meal planning for a growing share of American households, according to the fourth edition of the Power of Frozen in Retail report released during the recent AFFI-CON. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food […]
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Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store For Supplier Field Reps
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a platform designed to help reduce out-of-stocks, improve execution and deliver a seamless omni-shopping experience. Scintilla In-Store builds on the Scintilla platform – Walmart’s first-party insights offering that transforms granular data into intelligence for suppliers and merchants – and brings that ecosystem into Walmart stores. While Scintilla and […]
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NJFC Re-Elects Read As Board Chair, Celebrates Record Growth
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) re-elected Jason Read of Wawa as board chairman and announced record growth in membership and sponsorship as it installed its 2026 directors. Mike Styer of ACME/Kings continues as vice chairman. The board elected Gary Capozzi of Pepsi Beverages Co. as associate vice chairman, Ron Murphy of Murphy’s Fresh Markets […]
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Conagra Brands Appoints Mulligan, Satriano To Board Of Directors
Conagra Brands, Inc. appointed John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the panel from 11 to 12 members. “Conagra and its shareholders will benefit from their extensive leadership and corporate governance experience,” said Richard H. Lenny, chair of Conagra Brands. “In addition, John brings relevant expertise navigating retail business challenges and […]
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Marzetti Co. To Acquire Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce Brand
Westerville, Ohio-based The Marzetti Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bachan’s Inc., a Japanese barbecue sauce brand, for $400 million. The transaction is expected to close before Marzetti’s fiscal year end of June 30, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Marzetti intends to fund the acquisition with cash on hand and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Finance News, News, West
Evergood Sausage Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Evergood Sausage Co. marked its 100-year anniversary, celebrating a century of family leadership and old-world craftsmanship while maintaining hardwood-smoking traditions established in 1926. Founded by Bavarian immigrant and master sausage maker Jacob Rauscher in San Francisco’s Mission District, Evergood grew from a neighborhood butchershop into a nationally recognized brand. The company operates from its historic […]
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ProAmpac Expands Fiber Packaging Platform For Dry Food Products
ProAmpac has expanded its ProActive Recyclable RP-2000 High Barrier Series, a curbside recyclable, fiber-based packaging platform designed to replace traditional non-recyclable multilayer structures. The RP-2000 platform provides barriers to oxygen and moisture, making it suited for sensitive dry food products including oatmeal, granola, cereal, spices, snacks, dried fruits and nuts. The expansion aims to help […]
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Uber Eats Launches AI-Powered Cart Assistant For Faster Grocery Shopping
Uber has launched Cart Assistant, an artificial intelligence-powered feature designed to help users build grocery baskets faster in the Uber Eats app. The beta feature allows users to type a shopping list or upload an image of a handwritten items or recipe ingredients, and AI automatically adds items to their carts. Cart Assistant accounts for […]