Private label food and beverage dollar sales topped $98 billion in 2011 to account for 17.6 percent of total food and beverage retail sales, according to “Private Label Food and Beverages in the U.S.,” a just-released report from market research firm Packaged Facts. Dollar sales rose 6 percent over the 2010 level. In grocery aisles, […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Whole Foods Market Selling Better4U Foods In Florida Stores
Better4U Foods, a food company that produces all natural gluten-free and thin crust pizzas, has announced that Whole Foods Markets will begin selling its frozen pizzas in Florida stores beginning this month. Whole Foods Market, which will have 18 Florida stores by the end of month, has more than 300 stores nationwide and is considered […]
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No Crates Or Cages For Thanksgiving Turkeys At Whole Foods
This Thanksgiving, thanks to Global Animal Partnership’s (GAP) 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating, Whole Foods Market shoppers can know exactly how turkeys were raised for their holiday meals. Whole Foods Market is the first national retailer to offer full transparency in regards to raising practices for turkeys sold in the meat department. Global Animal Partnership is […]
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Rumba Meats Recipe Of The Month Promotion Targets Digital Audience
As part of the new integrated digital marketing strategy for Rumba meats, Cargill is unveiling the brand’s third annual on-pack promotion titled “Recipe of the Month” or “Receta del Mes.” This year’s national bilingual promotion is designed to reach multicultural consumers who purchase from the meat case and will incorporate both online and in-store elements […]
Posted in, Grocery Industry, Northeast
FreshDirect.com Groceries Arrive In Philly Market
FreshDirect, a leading online retailer of fresh foods and grocery items, officially launched in Philadelphia on Oct. 1. Serving the New York Metro area for the past decade, FreshDirect’s 10th birthday marks the expansion of the company’s service footprint into the City of Brotherly Love. According to a company news release, Philadelphians now can enjoy […]
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Marley Coffee Appoints Chris Hopkins SVP Of National Accounts
Marley Coffee, a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, has named Chris Hopkins as SVP of national accounts. In his new role, Hopkins, who has more than 20 years of food and beverage sales experience, will be responsible for continuing to expand distribution of Marley Coffee through supermarkets, specialty retailers and convenience […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering Expands To 50 Stores
Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering, an online order placement of Publix Deli custom subs, wraps and sliced meats and cheeses, has expanded to 50 stores in select markets across the company’s operating area. Publix customers may place their orders online or via mobile device by visiting www.publix.com/order. Once on the site, customers may select their […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southwest
ConAgra Foods Expanding Operations In Russellville, Ark.
ConAgra Foods Inc. is expanding its facility in Russellville, Ark., to make Bertolli and P.F. Chang’s frozen meals. The expansion, anticipated to be a $100 million investment, is expected to create more than 80 jobs. “ConAgra Foods has a long history in Russellville and we are pleased to grow our presence in the area,” said […]