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DarioHealth Digital Diabetes Management System Available At Albertsons

DarioHealth Corp. has launched its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension on Albertsons Marketplace. Albertsons Cos. is one of the largest retailers in the United States, with more than 2,000 grocery stores under banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. […]

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New Taco Bell Cheddar Crisps Available At Kroger, 7-Eleven Stores

Taco Bell’s newest item, Cheddar Crisps, is hitting shelves at participating U.S. 7-Eleven and Kroger locations. Made by baking 100 percent real cheese into crisps and then seasoning with Mexican spices, Cheddar Crisps are a keto-friendly, gluten-free and certified vegetarian snack with no artificial flavors or colors. Cheddar Crisps are available in three varieties and […]

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Nielsen: Pet Care Is Next Big CBD Opportunity In U.S.

Cannabis is poised to be the next big opportunity in the U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. That opportunity, however, isn’t limited to just human consumers. Given the love that consumers have for their pets, the cannabis opportunity, particularly with respect to cannabidiol (CBD), is just as big. In 2018 alone, regulated adult use cannabis retailers in California, […]

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NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners

The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]

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HR & Benefits News: Coronavirus, Other Airborne Illnesses May Affect Grocers

HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. With the spread of the infamous Coronavirus, grocers should be on their HR toes in order to navigate how to handle the Coronavirus as well as other illness in the workplace. The news of the Coronavirus has […]

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Women Grocers Of America Presents Graff With Woman Of The Year Award

The Women Grocers of America (WGA) recently presented the Woman of the Year Award to Jennifer Graff of Columbiana Foods/Giant Eagle. Graff began her career in the grocery industry when she was 17 and currently holds the position of perishable director. “For 30 years, Jennifer has been a tremendous leader in the grocery industry, helping […]

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NMPF: FDA Doesn’t Know Where To Go On Fake Dairy? We’ve Got A Map

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), based in Arlington, Virginia, issued a statement Feb. 25 urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on fake-milk labeling and other issues. The statement follows: “More than one year after comments closed on FDA’s request for information on fake-milk labeling; with health organizations warning against inappropriate […]

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National Grocers Association Crowns 2020 Best Bagger

Nicole Cote of Hannaford Supermarket in Maine defeated 22 other best baggers from across the country to claim a grand prize of $10,000 in the Feb. 24 National Grocers Association (NGA) Best Bagger Championship. The event is sponsored by PepsiCo and emceed by Akbar Gbajabiamila, co-host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and author of “Everyone […]