The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is set to host The Washington Conference on June 9-11, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and advocates to champion and safeguard the future of fresh produce. This event unites attendees from the fresh produce and floral industries to engage with policymakers on key issues that impact the sector. Attendees […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Midwest, News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Launches Milk Discount Program For SNAP Participants
Houchens Food Group (HFG) has partnered with Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute as part of the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive (HFMI) program. The initiative enables Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to receive discounted milk purchases, supporting healthier dietary choices across the communities the company serves. Through the new “Add Milk” program, customers using SNAP […]
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Market Basket Board Of Directors Suspends CEO, Begins Investigation
The executive committee of the Market Basket Board of Directors has placed CEO and minority shareholder Arthur T. Demoulas and several other employees on paid administrative leave, effective immediately, while an investigation is conducted into the CEO’s conduct. The investigation will include a review of allegations that Demoulas began to plan a disruption of the […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG Brands Introduces New Items To Cater To Consumer Trends
AWG Brands, the private brands program of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a new lineup of grocery items launching in the second quarter 2025. “All of these items were strategically developed throughout category reviews driven by consumer and category trends to help AWG member retailers remain competitive within private brands,” […]
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Price Rite Marketplace Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Promotions, Events
Price Rite Marketplace will mark its 30th anniversary in June with special promotions and events. Starting May 30, the grocer is launching promotions on produce, specialty meats and everyday essentials in-store and online. Also planned are in-store celebrations, including vendor demonstrations and employee appreciation cookouts at all locations. Price Rite Marketplace, which opened its first […]
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Coborn’s Appoints Carlson As EVP, Merchandising
Coborn’s Inc. has appointed Tanya Carlson EVP of merchandising, where she will lead the St. Cloud, Minnesota-based company’s merchandising strategies, oversee product selection and pricing, manage vendor partnerships and drive sales and profitability. Carlson brings more than 25 years of merchandising leadership experience to Coborn’s. Most recently, she served as division VP of merchandising of […]
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Report: Easter Elevates April Fresh Produce Sales
Boosted by Easter, April delivered $7.4 billion in fresh produce sales, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, in partnership with Circana and the IFPA. Dollars and volume increased year over year and also remained well above the levels of two years ago. Fruit delivered growth in dollar sales for the total produce department. […]
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ARS Supports Night For Sight Gala In NYC
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Night for Sight Gala on May 15 at Guastavino’s in New York City. The annual event brings together leaders from fashion, food and finance to raise funds for advancing treatments and cures for blinding diseases. This year, the foundation presented its Visionary Award to Michael Tarloff, […]