The 2020 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, labels fiscal year 2019 as a solid year for independents. “Independent grocers started to see positive trends pre-pandemic, which is a great sign of the strengthening,” said Robert Graybill, FMS CEO and president. “While the […]
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Regal King Salmon Launches Wood-Roasted Salmon In The U.S.
New Zealand King Salmon Co. is expanding its U.S. offerings with a retail line of premium wood-roasted salmon. Regal Wood Roasted King Salmon features ready-to-eat roasted King salmon filets in four flavors including Wood Roasted New Zealand Beech and Double Manuka – roasted with Manuka wood and glazed with New Zealand’s famed Manuka honey. Flavors […]
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Survey Reveals Pandemic Silver Lining: More Family Time At Breakfast
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted morning routines around the country for 80 percent of U.S. parents, but the silver lining may be Americans’ new-found time around the breakfast table with their children. In a new survey commissioned by General Mills Big G cereals, 70 percent of parents cite the biggest morning challenge is to sit […]
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United Fresh To Host Retail-Foodservice Partner X-Change
United Fresh is bringing back its retail-foodservice speed dating sessions as part of the offerings of United Fresh LIVE! 365, and timed with the 2020 Washington Conference, Sept. 21-23. Vendors who participate will be guaranteed 10 meetings, 15-minutes each, with retail and foodservice companies looking for new partners and products. More than 20 retailers and […]
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Packaged Facts: Coronavirus Has Changed Eating, Gardening Habits
Due to the coronavirus, many consumers are changing their eating habits. About 30 percent of consumers agree they are eating less healthily, while 42 percent of consumers think they are eating more healthily, according to data published in Home Gardening Consumer Insights, a recent report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Based on these findings, it […]
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HR & Benefits: Essential Grocery Store Workers Feeling Mental Health Toll Of Pandemic
by Chris Cooley / co-founder, MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors Grocery stores have seen unusual demands and challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Their employees are considered essential and have worked hard during this time restocking shelves, putting in additional hours and dealing with consumers so they can have the items they need to survive. In […]
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FMI Foundation Exec Sees U.S. Shifting Back To ‘Cooking Culture’
Webinar explored habits at home during pandemic by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer To David Fikes, executive director of the FMI Foundation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a transformational effect on U.S. kitchens, with more people using their time to cook. “Some would say that it has reversed the trend of America from being an eating […]
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RangeMe Streamlines Submissions For Walmart Open Call 2020
For the second year in a row, RangeMe will be streamlining submissions for Walmart’s seventh annual Open Call for U.S. manufactured products. “We are thrilled to be working with Walmart on Open Call 2020,” said Nicky Jackson, CEO and founder of San Francisco-based RangeMe. “It’s an outstanding opportunity to help emerging U.S. brands take the […]