In June, the independent grocery industry came together in force for the 2025 NGA Fresh Summit in Milwaukee, where fresh food innovation met community commitment. From fresh-forward merchandising strategies to discussions about food safety, traceability and technology, the summit underscored what independent grocers already know – fresh food is not only a driver of growth […]
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Uber Eats Expands Delivery Partnerships With Local Grocers
Uber Eats has expanded its grocery delivery service to include new partnerships with Big Y and King Kullen in the Northeast; Superlo Foods, Lunds & Byerlys and Foxtrot in the Midwest and Texas; and Vallarta Supermarkets in California. The latest additions build on Uber Eats’ momentum in the grocery space, complementing the platform’s national partnerships […]
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Independent Grocers Show Resilience: Key Takeaways From The 2025 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study
The 2025 FMS/NGA Financial Study highlights how independent grocers responded to economic uncertainty, rising costs and shifting consumer spending. Robert Graybill, president and CEO of FMS Solutions, brings decades of expertise in grocery financial performance. With the release of the 2025 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study – developed in partnership with the National Grocers Association, […]
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BGL Sells Specialty Bakers Brand To HC Private Investments
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) has sold Specialty Bakers, a provider of branded and private label baked goods for the in-store bakery section and a portfolio company of Stonebridge Partners, to HC Private Investments. HC Private Investments will combine Specialty Bakers and Snackwerks together to create Artisan Bakery. Founded in 1901 and based in Marysville, […]
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The J.M. Smucker Co. To Remove FD&C Colors
The J.M. Smucker Co. has committed to remove FD&C colors from all consumer food products by the end of 2027. While the majority of the company’s consumer foods are already free of FD&C colors, this removal will impact its sugar-free fruit spreads and ice cream toppings as well as certain products from its Hostess brand portfolio. […]
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Seed Oil Free Certified Products See Triple-Digit Growth
Seed Oil Free Certified, the world’s first certification for products made without seed oils, has entered a strategic data partnership with SPINS, a provider of data and analytics for the wellness-focused CPG industry. This collaboration provides the first empirical look into an emerging consumer preference: the growing demand for products made without industrial seed oils. […]
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GrubMarket Acquires Coast Citrus Distributors
GrubMarket, an AI-powered technology and digital transformation company in the food supply chain, has acquired Coast Citrus Distributors. GrubMarket‘s largest acquisition to date, the move enhances the company’s national produce distribution capabilities, particularly for high-demand tropical fruits and specialty root vegetables. Founded in 1950 by Roberto Alvarez, Coast Citrus Distributors has a 75-year legacy of […]
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Specialty Food Association Names Fancy Food Rising Stars
The Specialty Food Association has selected the inaugural roster of its Fancy Food Rising Stars program for buyers and investors. Recognizing emerging leaders in the specialty food industry age 35 and younger, the Rising Star initiative sought nominations from across the buying and business-financing communities, with SFA making the final selections. They receive complimentary badges […]