The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has added Julie Moss as VP of food safety and scientific affairs and Sarah Brandmeier as director of nutrition policy and scientific affairs. According to the association, their experience across federal agencies and the food industry will help the $54 billion confectionery industry navigate a complex regulatory landscape. “It is […]
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Instacart Partners With WellTheory To Boost Autoimmune Care
WellTheory, a virtual care platform, has begun a partnership with Instacart to address a gap in autoimmune care – access to nutritious anti-inflammatory foods. The collaboration integrates Instacart Health Fresh Funds into WellTheory’s care model to let members buy recommended foods and improve health outcomes. Autoimmune patients face barriers to accessing the correct foods – […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
The Save Mart Companies Reopens Maxx Value Store In Modesto, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and neighborhoods in the Modesto market […]
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Market 32, Price Chopper Donate $303K To St. Peter’s ALS Center
Market 32 and Price Chopper recently presented a check for $303,965 to the St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center Lewis Golub MDA/ALS Clinic in Albany, New York. The funds, which will support patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), were part of the $1,127,500 raised during the Lewis Golub Memorial ALS Golf Classic, held Sept. […]
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NFRA Report Highlights Frozen, Refrigerated Foods’ Role In Cutting Food Waste
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has released its 2025 Food Waste Insights Report, detailing how reducing food loss across the cold chain can deliver financial, operational and reputational benefits for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. The report reframes food waste as a business opportunity, showing that prevention improves margins, strengthens retailer trust and […]
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H-E-B Partners With Chefs, Fishwise On Seafood Sustainability
H-E-B has partnered with celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver to promote seafood sustainability and their new book, “The Blue Food Cookbook.” The retailer also is working with sustainable seafood consultancy Fishwise to strengthen its sourcing standards. The cookbook, released in October, was written by Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Amazon Return Kiosks To 68 Stores
Winn-Dixie is expanding Amazon return kiosks to 68 stores across 23 Florida counties, building on a pilot program at 20 stores in the Jacksonville area, including in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. “We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from customers using Amazon return kiosks in our North Florida stores, and that response has inspired us […]
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Big Y Plans 2 New Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts
Big Y Foods Inc. has announced plans for two new southeastern Massachusetts stores – in Fairhaven and North Dartmouth – with openings expected in 2027. The Fairhaven store, part of Fairhaven Plaza at 7-9 Plaza Way, will occupy 62,000 square feet in a space formerly occupied by Big Lots. In North Dartmouth, Big Y plans […]