Nearly 5 million—or close to one out of every 12—seniors will experience hunger this year, with even more at risk. But there is assistance available. Benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help food insecure seniors over age 60 pay for nutritious food. That’s why during Hunger Action Month in September, the National […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted in, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Ruby Fresh Jewels Qualify As 2014 PMA Impact Award Finalist
Attracting 67 entries from 56 companies, Ruby Fresh Jewels Grab-N-Go Pomegranate Aril cups are among 20 products that have been selected as finalists for the 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging. Winners will be announced at the PMA Fresh Summit on Friday, Oct. 17. The 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging is a […]
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Pink Ribbon Produce Is Back For Ninth Year To Help Fight Breast Cancer
This October, Pink Ribbon Produce will continue its partnership with big names in the grocery industry to support the fight against breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Harris Teeter, Meijer and Price Chopper have once again joined together to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) by welcoming customers to take the Fresh Plate […]
Posted in, Center Store, Grocery Industry, Southeast
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Now Certified A Women-Owned Company
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. as a women’s business enterprise as of Aug. 22. The WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the U.S., as well as the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. […]
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Lempert: Americans Throw Half Of Their Food Away Annually
According to a report by the National Resources Defense Council, Americans throw away nearly half of their food every year. The report also states that a 15 percent reduction in losses in the U.S. food supply could feed 25 million Americans annually. This week’s segment of The Lempert Report Innovation Series, a weekly video series […]
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Goya Foods Unveils State-Of-The-Art Distribution Center In Georgia
Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, has opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia to help it expand its business in the Southeast. Located at 4005 Haworth Parkway in McDonough, the facility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours Sept. 17. “We are so happy and excited to open the doors of our new distribution center and […]
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Refrigerated Foods Association Appoints New Executive Director
Megan Levin has been appointed as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s (RFA) new executive director. Levin has worked for the RFA in various positions since 1992, including communications director, membership coordinator and associate executive director. She received the President’s Pin in 1997, a testament to her value with RFA. As the new executive director, Levin is responsible […]
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Eggland’s Best Reveals Lower Calorie Count For Its Eggs
After years of testing, Eggland’s Best (EB) says the calorie count for its large eggs has been reduced from 70 calories to 60 calories. “Three different outside labs were used to confirm the lower calorie content,” said Dr. Bart Slaugh, director of quality assurance at Eggland’s Best. “The calorie count of EB eggs dropped 10 […]