California pear farmers are fighting for survival as a surge of low-priced pear imports from Argentina continues to flood the U.S. market each year just as the domestic harvest begins. Industry leaders are in discussions with staff at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to find relief from a situation they say has […]
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Posted inCenter Store, News, Northeast
Patriot Pickle Completes Acquisition Of Cosmo’s Food Products
Patriot Pickle has acquired Cosmo’s Food Products, a West Haven, Connecticut-based manufacturer of premium pepper products and antipasto specialties. The acquisition brings together two family-rooted businesses and expands Patriot’s product portfolio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1944 by the Laudano family, Cosmo’s is a supplier to grocers, restaurants and foodservice distributors. […]
Posted inDairy News, News, Northeast
Pete & Gerry’s Named To 2025 Best In Business List For Social Good
Bridgewater, Massachusetts-based Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business list in the Social Good category, an annual ranking that recognizes companies making positive impact through purpose-driven initiatives and community engagement. The Best in Business list celebrates companies across a range of categories, including sustainability, customer engagement, innovation and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News
Co-Ops Use ECRS’ CATAPULT To Strengthen Community Support
ECRS is highlighting the efforts of Littleton Food Co-op (Littleton, New Hampshire) and Orcas Food Co-op (Orcas Island, Washington) in driving charitable initiatives and supporting their communities. During a recent webinar, both co-ops shared innovative ways to utilize tools within CATAPULT and the CATAPULT Loyalty Suite to simplify and encourage charitable giving at the point […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, News, West
The Save Mart Companies Adds Amazon Return Kiosk Program
The Save Mart Companies has introduced Amazon return kiosks across its Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx banners, offering customers a convenient way to return eligible Amazon purchases at its California and Western Nevada store locations. After a successful pilot program in 15 stores, the service has expanded to 140 additional stores and will be […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market Relocating Corpus Christi Store
Sprouts Farmers Market is relocating its store at 1440 Airline Road down the street to 4717 S. Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas. The current location will close on Jan. 7, with a grand-opening weekend at the new location set for Jan. 9. A ribbon cutting will take place at 6:45 a.m. on Jan. […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Opens Applications For 2026 Ridge Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has opened applications for the 2026 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. The program provides one year, $2,500 awards to support PFMA member employees and their families as they pursue higher education during the 2026 to 2027 school year. The Ridge Scholarship honors Thomas R. and Laura Ridge, parents of […]
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Ravyx, Eagle Business Technology Form Partnership To Support FL Grocers
Grocery retail technology provider Ravyx has entered into a strategic partnership with Eagle Business Technology, a Florida-based retail technology services firm, to strengthen technology deployment, service responsiveness and operational support for grocers across Florida. The collaboration brings together Ravyx’s enterprise-level grocery technology platforms with Eagle Business Technology’s established field-service presence and regional expertise. Florida remains […]