The Meatless Farm Co. will debut meatless burgers and ground in more than 450 Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S. beginning Aug. 5. Whole Foods Market customers can purchase Meatless Farm’s meat-free quarter-pound burger patties, priced at $5.99 for a pack of two, and meat-free ground, priced at $7.99 per 14-oz. pack. Meatless Farm products […]
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Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Grocery Industry, Nonfood Items, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West
Kathy Ireland, NatureZway Partner On Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
NatureZway has partnered with Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW) for a line of sustainable home cleaning products made of bamboo and other renewable materials. The new collaboration between KIWW and NatureZway will bring to market a wide range of environmentally sustainable products for the home that are free of chemicals, are kid and pet friendly, and are […]
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MTC Logistics Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center In Mobile
MTC Logistics (MTC), along with officials from the Alabama State Port Authority, Alabama Department of Commerce and elected officials, broke ground July 24 on MTC’s 12 million cubic feet international temperature-controlled distribution center. MTC is investing approximately $61 million at the Port of Mobile, generating 50 to 70 direct jobs at the new facility. MTC […]
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Tosca Launches First RPC Custom Built For Poultry
Atlanta-based Tosca has introduced what it is calling a “breakthrough” reusable plastic container (RPC) designed specifically for poultry. The Tosca poultry RPC was built to withstand weight and water, delivering greater product protection and reducing damage, as well as eliminating packaging waste. Poultry is the fastest growing protein in the U.S., and it is also […]
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Mettler Toledo bPro Counter Scale Highlighted In Case Study
Columbus, Ohio-based Mettler Toledo introduced the bPro Counter Scale after recognizing a need in the retail and grocery industry for an economical scale solution with advanced capacity. A case study showcasing the bPro’s integration into a growing meat business outlines its successes. This case study also demonstrates the value of having a weighing partner with […]
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‘Foodvenience’ Concept In Chile Wins Award For Design Firm
The Retail Design Institute has recognized a New York firm for the “foodvenience” concept it created for an Upa! convenience store in Chile. Joseph Bona, president of Bona Design Lab, was the creator of the concept. Their definition of “foodvenience” means a store that has a product assortment typical of c-stores combined with a grill […]
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Big Y World Class Market Renovations Completed In Two Locations
Big Y Foods Inc., headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, has completed renovations at the New Milford, Connecticut, World Class Market at 1 Kent Road as well as the Guilford, Connecticut, World Class Market at 830 Boston Post Road. The New Milford location renovation effort began in March and included major renovations in areas of the 52,672-s.f. […]
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Hussmann Corp. Launches Proto-Aire EZ Refrigeration Solution
St. Louis, Missouri-based Hussmann Corp. has launched its Proto-Aire EZ refrigeration solution. The next generation Proto-Aire extends the solution to meet the growing demand in the marketplace. The new system is an option for grocery applications and primarily designed for the convenience store market. It provides a simplistic, easy to install and service solution geared toward […]