Marfrig and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) have completed regulatory approvals and the formal launch of PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture that will offer a wide range of finished plant-based food products across North and South America. “We’re excited to take this important step forward as we bring together the tremendous resources of two leaders in nutrition,” […]
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Posted inMeijer, Anniversary Issues, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Store Director Larry Levin Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Larry Levin is celebrating his 50-year anniversary with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer at the Cedar Springs location as the current store director. “This is just what I’ve always done, and I am proud of where it has taken me,” said Levin. “Customers tell me they’re surprised by how much they see me walking through the aisles […]
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Conagra Brings New Snacks To Virtual NACS Crack The Code Experience
Conagra Brands is bringing new meat snacks, seeds, salty snacks, popcorn and sweet treats to its virtual showroom at the online 2020 NACS Crack The Code Experience, presented by the National Association of Convenience Stores. Conagra Brands’ $2.5 billion snacks portfolio is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the food industry, and the company remains committed to capturing […]
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Sentinel Net Lease Acquires Two Schnucks Fresh Foods Grocery Stores in Illinois
Sentinel Net Lease has acquired two Schnucks Fresh Food Grocery Stores for $18.3 million in Illinois. The first property, located in Loves Park and acquired for $11.7 million, is 142,357 square feet and sits on 15 acres of land. The second, located in Normal and acquired for $6.6 million, is 57,000 square feet and sits […]
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Morton Salt Pours Out Modern New Look On Packaging
Morton Salt has debuted a fresh new look on packaging to bring more flavor to its entire line-up of retail products. The bold and contemporary design refreshes the iconic brand that consumers have known for generations, while making its products more shoppable in today’s dynamic digital and in-store environment. “Morton Salt has been part of hearts […]
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Volpi Foods Launches New Product Line: Small Bites
Volpi Foods has launched its new product line, Small Bites. They are single serve packages with 1.5-oz. portions of the brand’s sliced artisan-made, dry-cured meats. The new line will work with plans for smaller holiday gatherings and more time at home this year. “While we saw the need for smaller portion options of our products before […]
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Egglife Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market Enter Distribution Partnership
Egglife Foods, the food company that uses cage-free eggs instead of flour to reimagine carb-heavy foods, has announced national distribution with Sprouts Farmers Market on the heels of its one-year anniversary. Its signature egg white wraps, made by utilizing a patented method for transforming egg whites into a tortilla-style wrap, provide an alternative to flour wraps […]
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Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes Line Expands To Walgreens Nationwide
Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first and only no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes, is now available at Walgreens stores nationwide. The expansion comes on the heels of a successful regional launch in June. As demand continues to grow, additional retailers including Harris […]