New York-based Seemore Meats & Veggies, a “vegetable-forward” meat company, has launched its first line of products. The sausages combine whole ingredients, responsibly raised meat sourced from humanely raised-certified farms and up to 35 percent fresh vegetables. Founded by fourth-generation butcher Cara Nicoletti and food veterans Erin Patinkin, co-founder of Ovenly, and Ariel Hauptman, Seemore Meats […]
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NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners
The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]
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The St. Joe Co. To Build New Publix In Watersound, FL, Development
The St. Joe Co. is planning to build an outdoor lifestyle town center to include a Publix Super Market and additional leasable commercial space in Watersound, Florida. The location for the proposed center, which will be called Watersound Origins Town Center, is at the entrance to the Watersound Origins community at the intersection of U.S. […]
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Pete’s Introduces First-To-Market Butter Lettuce Wrap Kits
Pete’s, the California-based produce company specializing in hydroponically grown living lettuce and cress varieties, will debut a new line of fresh convenience products, Pete’s Butter Stuffers, in retail locations in and around the West Coast this spring. Available in three varieties—Asian Style Chicken, Southwest Style Chicken and California Style Chicken— Pete’s Butter Stuffers offers time-pressed […]
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Women Grocers Of America Presents Graff With Woman Of The Year Award
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) recently presented the Woman of the Year Award to Jennifer Graff of Columbiana Foods/Giant Eagle. Graff began her career in the grocery industry when she was 17 and currently holds the position of perishable director. “For 30 years, Jennifer has been a tremendous leader in the grocery industry, helping […]
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Driscoll’s Launches Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries
Driscoll’s has launched its Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries. The blackberry marks Driscoll’s as the first company to market a complete berry patch premium flavor offering across strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Driscoll’s Limited Edition collection is a curated series of best of season, ultra-flavorful offerings. The premium blackberries follow the marketplace success of Driscoll’s Sweetest […]
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Graeter’s Ice Cream, Braxton Brewing Co. Launch New Collaboration
Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter’s Ice Cream are releasing a new innovation that brings two Cincinnati-area brands together once again. On Friday, Feb. 28, Graeter’s Black Cherry Chocolate Chip White Stout will be available at a tapping and release party at Braxton Brewing Co. Beginning March 2, consumers also will be able to purchase 16-oz. […]
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NMPF: FDA Doesn’t Know Where To Go On Fake Dairy? We’ve Got A Map
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), based in Arlington, Virginia, issued a statement Feb. 25 urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on fake-milk labeling and other issues. The statement follows: “More than one year after comments closed on FDA’s request for information on fake-milk labeling; with health organizations warning against inappropriate […]