Save Mart Supermarkets reports that perishable grocery donations from the chain’s 226 stores topped one million pounds in the first quarter of this year (January-March). The food, which includes bakery, dairy, deli, frozen products and produce items, is collected daily by local area food banks as part of the Fresh Food Rescue program launched in […]
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Louisville Is Pilot Market For New Bud Light Vented Can
This summer, Louisville, Ky., will pilot market the new 12-oz. Bud Light Vented Can—an innovation featuring a first-of-its-kind, self-contained venting tab that delivers what Anheuser-Busch calls the “smoothest drinking experience in a can.” The integrated tab design gives consumers the freedom to enjoy the superior drinkability of Bud Light in a vented can without the […]
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The Importance Of Connecting Healthy Living With Pharmacy Business
At the JW Marriott in the Hill Country of San Antonio, this year’s site of the 2013 GMDC Health & Wellness @ Retail Conference, Jeff Rehling, principal at Edgewood Consulting Group, told a group of member retailers, suppliers and service companies to pay attention to health and wellness strategies that connect healthy living with pharmacy […]
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Florida Sweet Corn: Slow Start, Record Finish
After a slow start to the spring deal following early March freezes, May ended up being a record month for Florida sweet corn. Shipments for the month are up more than 27 percent from average May volume during the previous two years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this success. The […]
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Feeding America Partners With USDA, EPA To Help Reduce Food Waste
Feeding America has joined forces with the USDA and EPA to help reduce food waste and provide more food to Americans in need. The effort has been named “U.S. Food Waste Challenge.” It was launched Tuesday. “Feeding America is honored to be a founding partner, along with numerous food industry members, in the launch of […]
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United Brings Distribution Ops In House By Acquiring Llano Logistics
United Supermarkets has acquired Llano Logistics Inc., which has operated United’s two distribution centers in Lubbock and Roanoke since their opening. The deal closed May 31 and means Llano, which had been owned by Exel Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL, is now owned by United, and the approximately 300 Llano employees are now […]
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Grocers Supply Planning Distribution Hub In South Dallas
Houston-based Grocers Supply Co. plans to build a $50 million regional distribution hub in South Dallas. The Dallas Business Journal reports that the new facility could employ as many as 350 workers by the end of 2015. Grocers Supply, which supplies independent grocery chains that include Carnival, Harlan’s, Piggly Wiggly and Fiesta among many others, […]
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Food, Bev Companies Surpass 2015 Goal Of Reducing Calories In U.S.
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) says that America’s top food and beverage companies have exceeded their goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the marketplace in the U.S. This announcement comes three years after a 2010 commitment by the HWCF and its 16 food and beverage corporate partners to the First Lady’s Partnership for […]
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AriZona Beverages, Shaquille O’Neal Team Up For Cream Soda Line
AriZona Beverages and Shaquille O’Neal are entering new territory with an all-natural line of cream sodas. The partnership was announced via social media on Twitter and Facebook by Shaquille O’Neal and AriZona Beverages to their combined audiences totaling nearly 14 million followers. AriZona Beverages is known for its big cans and big value, so a […]
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NGA Launches Member Resource On Food Safety
NGA says renowned food safety expert Gale Prince, Stericycle ExpertRecall food safety strategist and founder of Sage Food Safety LLC, has been retained by NGA to provide expert resources on food safety issues to the association and its members. NGA members will receive exclusive access to Prince’s expertise, including: • Access to members-only webinars on […]
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Muller Quaker Dairy Yogurt Manufacturing Facility Opens In New York
Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo Inc. and Theo Muller Group, opened its new state-of-the-art yogurt manufacturing facility in Batavia, N.Y., on Monday. The new facility, which will employ approximately 180 people, will serve as a national production and distribution center for Muller yogurt, which launched in select regional markets in 2012. The […]
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National Turkey Federation Names Williams VP Of Communications
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has appointed Keith M. Williams as VP of communications and marketing. Williams brings 25 years of experience working with reporters to benefit the public with an understanding of agriculture and food safety. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Williams has served as press secretary at USDA and at House and Senate agriculture […]
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FMI Recognizes Family Meal Retail Programs
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has honored three grand prize winners and three honorable mentions at its inaugural Gold Plate Award presentation at the Health and Wellness @ Retail conference in San Antonio, Texas. The winners were recognized last week for creating food retail programs that promote family meals. • Category A (1-49 stores): Redner’s […]
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Louisiana Companies Donate Food, Supplies To Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said Friday that Louisiana companies are donating a significant amount of food and supplies to a food bank in Moore, Okla., following the devastating tornado there. “It is a humbling experience when you need help,” said Strain.”What makes this country great is the generosity that […]
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Kraft Foods Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Kraft Foods has settled a lawsuit that it filed against Land O’Frost in the federal district court in Wisconsin for patent infringement of Kraft’s U.S. Patent No. 7,172,779, which covered a pre-sliced cold cuts package sold in grocery stores. The terms of the settlement reached by the parties will remain confidential, according to Kraft.
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WGA Announces Recipients Of 2013 Mary Macey Scholarships
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) has named the recipients of the 2013 Mary Macey Scholarship Fund. Kathleen McDonald of Dan’s Food Market in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, and Shannon Rosenblum of Brookshire Grocery Co. in Tyler, Texas, each will receive a $1,500 scholarship to further their education and careers in the independent sector of the […]
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Georgia Peach Growers Expect Outstanding Season
Sweet Georgia Peaches are arriving at grocery stores for the season. This year’s crop is expected to not only be delicious, but also, abundant. This season’s peak months are expected to be in June and July and continue through mid-August. “It’s going to be a great year for Georgia Peaches,” says Will McGehee of the […]
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Safeway Names Land O’Lakes’ Libenson As New CIO
Safeway Inc. has appointed Barry Libenson as SVP and CIO. He succeeds David Ching, who retired from the role earlier this year after 19 years with the company. As CIO, Libenson will oversee Safeway’s information technology business functions. He will report directly to Safeway EVP Larree Renda and will assume his responsibilities July 1. Libenson […]
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McIlhenny Co. Appoints New Sales And Marketing Leadership
McIlhenny Co., maker of Tabasco brand products, has made several changes to its sales and marketing leadership teams to strengthen and more closely align the company’s domestic and global business operations. McIlhenny Co. President and CEO Tony Simmons announced the following appointments: • Fifth-generation McIlhenny family member Harold Osborn, currently serving as SVP, will assume […]
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Sprout Foods Rolls Out New Web Site
Sprout Foods, which offers chef-inspired, wholesome and certified organic foods for children, has launched a new interactive website. Duluth, Ga.-based Sprout has revamped its consumer-focused site, www.sproutorganicfoods.com, to make it more useful and informative, and is packing it full of content, social networking links and detailed information, the company says. The site is designed to […]