Category: Grocery Industry
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Comparable Store Sales Flat For Sprouts In Second Quarter

by Shelby Team

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, reported net sales of $1.4 billion—a 7 percent increase from the same period in 2018—for the 13-week second quarter ended June 30. Comparable store sales were up 0.1 percent for the quarter. The two-year comparable store sales growth rate was 2.1 percent. Net income in the quarter was […]

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Meatless Farm Co. Products To Debut At Whole Foods Market

by Shelby Team

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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Kathy Ireland, NatureZway Partner On Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

by Treva Bennett

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

by Treva Bennett

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

by Treva Bennett

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

by Treva Bennett

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

by Treva Bennett

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

by Shelby Team

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. […]