Hy-Vee Inc. has introduced a new private label brand Nothing But The Truth, a health-forward product line designed to meet growing consumer demand for transparency, taste and value in the better-for-you food space. Developed start-to-finish by Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians, Nothing But The Truth features products made with high-quality ingredients that are primarily organic, […]
Category: News
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest
The United Family Begins Sixth Year Of Texas Blue Sand Project
The United Family joined local organizations One Voice, Voice of Hope and Open Door on Jan. 21 to kick off the Texas Blue Sand Project and bring awareness to human trafficking on the South Plains. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This marks the sixth year The United Family has partnered with these local organizations […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Executive News, National, News
Three Industry Leaders To Join 2026 Frozen Food Hall Of Fame
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) have revealed the three industry leaders who will be inducted into the 2026 Frozen Food Hall of Fame. The inductees are Paul DiGenova, general manager of commodities with Nortera; Richard Marks, former chairman of the board of directors […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Smithfield Foods To Acquire Nathan’s Famous For $450M
Smithfield Foods has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous Inc. for $102.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of about $450 million. The transaction will secure Smithfield’s rights to the iconic all-beef hot dog brand into perpetuity. The company has held an exclusive license from Nathan’s Famous since March 2014 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, The Raley's Companies, West
The Raley’s Companies Names Barsotti As Chief Communications Officer
The Raley’s Companies has appointed Carol Barsotti as chief communications officer, expanding her leadership role within the organization. Barsotti will assume responsibility for public relations, government affairs and community impact as the West Sacramento, California-based retailer continues to focus on transformation and sustainable growth. Barsotti is also president of fieldTRUE, a farm-box subscription business, and […]
Posted inGrocery Research, National, News
Report: Traditional Grocers Losing Shoppers As Fragmentation Accelerates
Traditional grocers are losing their most valuable shoppers in a shift that appears permanent, according to new survey data from AlixPartners released Jan. 21. Fewer than half of consumers — 49 percent — say they spent most of their grocery budget at traditional grocers like Kroger, Albertsons, H-E-B and Wegmans in 2025, down from the […]
Posted inNews, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Supermarket Banners To Host Job Fairs Jan. 31
Wakefern Food Corp. supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market are inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities during a series of walk-in hiring fairs on Saturday, Jan. 31. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., participating store locations across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, National, News
Expana Appoints Harris As CEO, Succeeding Wicks
Expana has appointed Julie Harris as CEO, effective Jan. 26. She succeeds Spencer Wicks, who will retire Jan. 23 after more than seven years leading the agrifood-focused price reporting agency and market intelligence provider. Harris joins Expana from IWSR, the beverage-alcohol data and insight provider, where she served as CEO and led the company through […]