FMI – The Food Industry Association and The Power of Preparedness, a Michigan-based online training platform specializing in active shooter preparedness and de-escalation techniques, has announced partnerships with three U.S. food retail chains: Dierbergs Markets, Heinen’s Grocery Store and Schnucks Markets. With the introduction of TPOP training, management and employees at these Midwest chains are receiving customized […]
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Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Dole Installs Two Wind Turbines For Facility Electricity
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole, has announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8-Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, California. Each Dole turbine generating power to the facility stands 499 feet tall at maximum height with rotor diameters of 417 feet. Whenever sufficient wind is present to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology
Shopper Behavior Insights For A Better Omnichannel Experience
Sponsored content In inflationary times, grocery shoppers are looking to trim costs to manage their household budget. They still want convenience, but they’re willing to compromise to save a little money. It’s especially important to listen to your customers to ensure you provide the options they’re looking for now. Recent Mercatus research (Omnichannel Shopper Behavior […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Fox Packaging Releases Updated Website For Consumers
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging has announced the launch of a new combined website with enhanced search capabilities for a better user experience. The website contains packaging and equipment solutions under one URL. Visitors can search for flexible packaging options by industry or commodity to help narrow down appropriate bag styles and materials that are designed for maximum protection and breathability for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
ShopRite, EVgo Debut Electric Vehicle Charging Station
ShopRite hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to debut an EVgo electric vehicle fast charging station at its 1409 Broad St. parking lot in Bloomfield, New Jersey. This EVgo charging station can serve four vehicles at the same time. The station was supported with funding through the PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program, which is designed to […]
Posted inH-E-B, Packaging News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Texas Recycles Day Nov. 15
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day on Nov. 15, H-E-B is sharing ways the company reduces its impact on the environment through waste diversion efforts, along with several other initiatives to help conserve and protect the Texas environment. Through “Our Texas, Our Future,” H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and education around sustainability efforts that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Survey Reports Online Grocery Sales Remain Steady But Down
The U.S. online grocery market finished October with $7.8 billion in sales, down 3 percent compared to a year ago and flat versus the prior month, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 28-29. While year-over-year decline was similar to the prior month, October’s results were driven by different factors, including […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Giant Food To Open New Location In Baltimore, MD
Giant Food has announced the grand opening of a new store located at 857 East Fort Ave. in Baltimore, Maryland. It will open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 18. The location will bring more than 150 new jobs to the community and will serve as Giant’s sixth store in the city. It will feature Giant’s store layout and format with […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Upward Farms Unveils New Resealable Packaging Design
Brooklyn, New York-based Upward Farms, has unveiled a resealable packaging design for its line of USDA-certified organic microgreens. Upward Farms’ new resealable packaging is available at Whole Foods Market locations across New York and New Jersey, as well as DeCicco’s & Sons, Westside Market, Union Market, Foodtown, Morton Williams, D’Agostino’s and Gristedes. It provides a sustainable […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Shake ‘N Bake Debuts New Packaging To Save Plastic Waste
Kraft Heinz and its brand, Shake ‘N Bake, have debuted new packaging to remove the plastic “shaker” bag from its products. Effective across its full product portfolio, this is the brand’s first step towards a more sustainable future, as 73 percent of consumers say they want to use less plastic, but don’t know how. In […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Hold Opening In Dallas, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store Nov. 18 in the Hillside Village at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 322 in Dallas, Texas. “In Dallas, we are building stronger, healthier and more vibrant neighborhoods,” said Eric Johnson, Dallas mayor. “Grocers such as Sprouts – which provide meal options and access to fresh, healthy food – […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Sustainability News
Protein PACT, IICA Hold ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ Event
The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture convened its first “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit and partnered with the Protein PACT and other stakeholders to convene nine events focused on animal agriculture’s key role in sustainability solutions. The Protein PACT events included a Nov. 9 panel on sustainable livestock across regions […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Study Reports Consumer Confusion Around Plastics Recycling
According to a new survey from Republic Services, despite high confidence levels, most consumers lack an understanding of proper recycling practices, particularly for plastics. In fact, confusion about which plastics should be recycled is leading some to forgo it altogether – at a time when demand for recycled plastics has never been stronger. As major brands […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
How To Win Retailers And Pursue Category Development Goals
Sponsored content As category management becomes an increasingly crucial element of the shopper experience, suppliers and retailers must treat category development objectives with the extreme importance they deserve. Managing category development, therefore, requires collaboration between retailers and suppliers to pursue mutual interests. What has caused the urgency around category development with retailers? The increased global […]
Posted inSustainability News, Bakery News, Southwest
Bobo’s Reduces Emissions At Wind-Powered Production Facility
Bobo’s has launched a new wind-powered production facility in Loveland, Colorado. To help meet growing customer demand, the facility will increase Bobo’s production of its bars, bites and toaster pastries by more than three times while reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Bobo’s seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by December. “It’s truly amazing to think back to when my […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Uber, Grocery Outlet Expand On-Demand Delivery Nationally
Uber Technologies and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have announced the expansion of their partnership, extending on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the country. Grocery Outlet locations across New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania will come online, joining storefronts in California, Oregon and Washington for a total of 386 stores across the country. This expanded partnership brings consumers Grocery Outlet products from the Uber and Uber Eats apps, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Study Shows Consumers View Packaging For Recycling Guidance
According to research commissioned by the Denton, Texas-based Carton Council of North America, 75 percent of consumers said they would assume a package is not recyclable if it does not contain a corresponding logo or information. For companies and brands looking to improve the likelihood their package gets recycled, the new research reinforces the importance of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Will Open Rancho Cordova Store Nov. 11
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store at 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 at 10846 Bear Hollow Drive in Rancho Cordova, California. “We are thrilled to welcome Sprouts to Rancho Cordova’s new Stone Creek Village shopping center,” said Donald Terry, mayor. “Sprouts’ well-known reputation for being both a grocery store that specializes in […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Location In San Antonio, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its new store Nov. 11 at 9702 State Highway 151 in San Antonio, Texas. A ribbon cutting will take place the morning of Nov. 11 at 6:45 a.m. with Dr. Rocha-Garcia, councilwoman. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. Sprouts’ grand opening weekend events From Nov. 11-13, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is an accepted payment method for orders placed through Instacart from its ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and The Fresh Grocer locations. The cooperative’s online shopping service, available on the banner brands’ websites, also accepts EBT SNAP payments. Shoppers must enter […]