The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has appointed Natalie Markle to the newly created position of member communications coordinator. Markle is responsible for marketing member resources and events, developing and maintaining an online and social media presence for members and engaging members in NFRA’s PR and promotion efforts. In 2013, NFRA partnered with […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Norseland Inc. Appoints Carter Califri GM Of Sales And Marketing
Norseland Inc. of Darien, Conn., has appointed Carter Califri as GM of sales and marketing. “With 20 years experience in sales and trade marketing, Carter’s breadth of knowledge in consumer goods, focused management style, keen customer insight and close associations in the retail field are vital assets that will lead our team in building stronger […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Initiative Urges Consumers To Take Fresh Look At Frozen Foods
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the “Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.“ category education and promotion initiative. Leading American frozen food makers have come together to launch this first-of-a kind national dialogue to inform and remind consumers that […]
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Almond Dream Now Available In 24-oz. Tubs
Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt is now available in a 24-oz. tub, ideal for multi-serve occasions. Made from real almonds, and no genetically engineered ingredients, it is high in calcium, contains live and active cultures and is gluten, lactose and soy free. “Our Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt single-serve container has been very well-received by customers. The […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
api(+) Designs New Walmart C-Store Concept, Walmart To Go
api(+), a leader in retail architecture and design based in Tampa, Fla., has unveiled its prototype design for Walmart To Go. The concept is Walmart’s first small format convenience store and is now open in Bentonville, Ark. Unlike traditional convenience stores, Walmart To Go offers a mix of traditional grocery items and fresh prepared foods […]
Posted in, Grocery Industry, Southeast
Red White And Food To Lead Tennessee Wine Referendum Campaign
Red White and Food—a coalition launched by the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association in support of wine sales in retail food stores—will become an independent nonprofit organization that will lead the statewide wine referendum campaign. By becoming a 501(c)(6) organization, Red White and Food will be able to support eligible communities in local petition […]
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Survey: One-Third Of U.S. Shoppers Will Pay 10 Percent Premium For Local Food
The second annual A.T. Kearney survey of U.S. shoppers’ local food buying habits finds that local food is fast becoming a necessity for attracting and retaining grocery customers. Comparing survey results to the 2013 survey, an increased number of shoppers indicate that local foods are an important factor in what they buy and where they […]
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Study: America’s Household Brands Losing Ground
U.S. consumers are pushing their shopping carts past many of America’s national brands and feel little regret in doing so, according to Deloitte’s American Pantry Study of more than 375 brands across 30 product categories. Seven in 10 shoppers (71 percent) say they’re spending less on food, beverage and household goods, but don’t feel like […]