Urban Pie Pizza Co. has introduced a pizza made with hemp seeds to the frozen aisle. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the mainstream and natural channels, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle. Hemp has gained traction in the market for its purported health benefits […]
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Neiman Siblings Continue Family Tradition
Company is ‘hometown’ store in four locations by John McCurry, contributing writer Like many independent grocers, Bryan Neiman grew up in the business. His parents, Hal and Jean, opened their first store in Alpena, Michigan, in 1983. During subsequent years, Neiman’s Family Market added stores in Tawas, St. Clair and Clarkston, Michigan, for a total of […]
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Double Up Food Bucks To Offer More Free Produce In Iowa
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowans facing food insecurity will have access free fruits and vegetables at more than 100 grocery stores statewide in July. This month, 106 Fareway stores, 13 Hy-Vee stores, additional food co-ops and farmers markets are joining the Double Up Food Bucks program. Double Up Food Bucks received $1 […]
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Blue Bunny Introduces Personal Pool For Summer Fun
Pools are closed, concerts are canceled and summer just looks different this year. That’s why Blue Bunny is jump-starting National Ice Cream Month with the introduction of its Blue Bunny Personal Pool, an addition to even the smallest porch or backyard. This pool is inspired by Blue Bunny’s Load’d treat line outfitted with a Load’d Sundae […]
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Revol Greens Expands Minnesota Greenhouse To 10 Acres
Minnesota-based Revol Greens has completed its greenhouse expansion, quadrupling its year-round growing capacity. Expanding from two to 10 acres, Revol Greens is now the largest greenhouse in the United States dedicated to baby leaf lettuce. With this enlarged capacity, the company plans to launch additional products over the coming months. “At the core of our […]
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DiGiorno Launches New Croissant Crust Pizza In 3 Flavors
Solon, Ohio-based DiGiorno has launched its new Croissant Crust Pizza, the only croissant-style pizza available nationally in the frozen aisle. The offerings feature three flavors, all topped with 100 percent real cheese: Pepperoni, Four Cheese and Three Meat. “Food mashups continue to drive culinary creativity and inspire a fun connection for people,” said Megan Smargiasso, DiGiorno […]
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Post Holdings Appoints Dorothy M. Burwell To Board Of Directors
Post Holdings, Inc., a CPG holding company, recently announced Dorothy M. Burwell, partner at The Finsbury Group Limited, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. With the addition of Burwell, the board now consists of 10 members. Burwell is an accomplished strategic communications advisor to publicly traded and private global […]
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Graeter’s Celebrates 150th Birthday With Limited-Edition Flavors
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Graeter’s Ice Cream, a family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the creation of a special ice cream flavor and a limited-edition birthday donut. Each of the specialty products were released on July 1, coinciding with National Ice Cream Month and in celebration of Graeter’s birthday. Graeter’s […]