Scottsdale, Arizona-based Northerly, a food brand focused on sustainable-growing and eco-friendly practices, was built on giving back. By shortening the supply chain and going direct to consumers, CEO Clayton B.R. Wolfe is able to donate rolled oats for every bag sold. Currently, Northerly’s partners include local food banks, St. Mary’s; the world’s first food bank, United Food […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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Buy Alabama’s Best Recognizes Retail Campaign Contest Winners
The 2020 Buy Alabama’s Best Retail Campaign Launch Awards luncheon was held recently at The Club. The Alabama Grocers Association, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and the Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association were all in attendance. Presentations were made by Assistant Commissioner Bob Plaster, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Ellie Taylor, […]
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The Henry Ford, Plum Market Partner On Kitchen Experience Inside Museum
The Henry Ford and Plum Market have officially opened a joint dining experience with a unique location inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan. This collaboration marks the first time the Plum Market team has partnered with a cultural destination. Plum Market Kitchen @ The Henry Ford features chef-crafted, prepared foods available […]
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Ferrero USA To Open New Distribution Center In Goodyear, Arizona
Ferrero USA Inc., part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The newly constructed facility, located at 3600 Cotton Lane, is 643,798 s.f. and projected to begin operating by mid-March. The company plans to add 50 local jobs at the center within its […]
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Hormel Foods Acquires Texas-Based Sadler’s Smokehouse Business
Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has reached an agreement to acquire Henderson, Texas-based Sadler’s Smokehouse. Sadler’s Smokehouse is a family-owned business that specializes in premium and authentic pit-smoked meats for retail and foodservice customers. Hormel Foods has been a customer of Sadler’s Smokehouse for more than two decades. “Sadler’s Smokehouse is a great company with an […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]
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Garner Foods Names Katie Chaffin New Director Of Marketing
Garner Foods, makers of Texas Pete and Green Mountain Gringo products, has named Katie Chaffin as its new director of marketing. Chaffin has been a member of the Garner Foods team since 2010, when she joined the company as the marketing communications coordinator. Through the years, Chaffin has grown her role as a key member of […]
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Wegmans Offers Expanded Grocery Delivery From New Brooklyn Store
Four months after opening in Brooklyn, Wegmans Food Markets is now offering grocery delivery to Manhattan residents with the help of delivery provider, Instacart. “Expanding delivery into Manhattan has been on our radar since opening our Brooklyn store,” said Erica Tickle, director of e-Commerce for Wegmans. “We’ve heard from customers this would make life easier […]