To mark World Milk Day on June 1 and kick off National Dairy Month, Weis Markets teamed up with several organizations for a celebration at its store in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, to highlight the importance of dairy and launch the 10th annual Fill A Glass With Hope campaign. The groups included the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding […]
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IDDBA 2025 Photo Gallery
IDDBA 2025 wrapped up June 3 in New Orleans, showcasing the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Academy Award-winning director, producer and actor Kevin Costner headlined the General Session speaker lineup, which also included Michael Strahan, TV host, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Carla Hall, a Food Network star; and author […]
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Expert: ‘Just-in-time Shopping’ Favors Dairy, Deli, Bakery Space
Keyed by a rise in “just-in-time” shopping, dairy, deli and bakery departments are outpacing general food sales for both the first five months of this year and the past 52 weeks. In addition, they are boosted by the growth of special occasions, some 32 billion annually, and a focus on convenience and new flavors. These […]
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IDDBA Show Opens With Record-Setting Participation
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association opened IDDBA 2025 on June 1 in New Orleans, showcasing the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Early indications are the show, which runs through June 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will set records. More than 1,000 exhibitors – including […]
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Raley’s, Partners Helping Fight Food Insecurity
For the third year, Raley’s Food For Families program is partnering with the California Milk Advisory Board to deliver milk and dairy products to programs helping California families facing food insecurity. Throughout National Dairy Month in June, California dairies (through the CMAB) will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations (up to $35,000). […]
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Whole Foods Market Nears Completion In St. Charles, IL
Whole Foods Market will open a new 36,234-square-foot store June 25 at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The location’s product assortment will feature more than 650 products from the Midwest, sourced with the help of Margie Omastiak, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. Opening morning, customers will receive […]
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Kent’s Market Gives Groceries To Military Families
In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 17, Kent’s Market in Plain City, Utah, partnered with Operation Homefront for a large-scale grocery donation event where more than 400 military families received about $700 worth of groceries each, totaling nearly $300,000. “This was an event beyond all events. Every family walked away with a literal ‘haul’ […]
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Tops To Reopen Renovated Location In Buffalo, NY
Tops Friendly Markets will hold a grand reopening June 3 for its 40,240-square-foot store at 425 Niagara St. in Buffalo, New York, that recently underwent a more than $1.3 million renovation. During the ribbon-cutting celebration, Tops and Store Manager Russ Granata will present donations to local community nonprofits supporting first responders, schools, food pantries and […]