The FSA Scholarship Foundation provides its partners the opportunity to match contributions and invest in the education and advancement of their employees. Through these partnerships, the foundation helps Texas retailers support their employees as they pursue higher education and build long-term careers in the food and beverage retail industry. This year, the FSA Scholarship Foundation […]
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Posted inGuest Contributors, National, News
Leadership: Disruptive Kindness
It’s been an interesting journey since publishing my book on “The 5 Rules” in January of 2024 and speaking and coaching on these rules across many organizations since then. There has been one question that comes up on many occasions that I’d like to expand on for this month’s leadership teaching. But first, just as […]
Posted inProduce News, National, News, Organic Natural, Sustainability News
Dole Food Co. To Participate In OTA’s Organic Week 2025
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. will participate in Organic Week 2025, taking place Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C., and hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). As an event sponsor and one of the few produce supply companies in attendance, Dole will highlight its leadership in the organic category and reaffirm its commitment to […]
Posted inBakery News, News, West
CaliBagels Inc., Thomas’ Brand Partner To Launch Deli Style Bagel Chips
CaliBagels Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Thomas’, the breakfast bread brand owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, to develop, manufacture, and distribute Thomas’-branded Deli Style Bagel Chips across the United States. Under the terms of the partnership, CaliBagels will bring Thomas’ name and signature bagel flavor profiles to the snack aisle in 2026. The initial flavor offerings will reflect […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Wonderful Makes Confectionary Debut With Chocolate-Covered Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios has introduced two new products, Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee, marking its debut in the confectionery category. Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee feature Wonderful Pistachios’ California-grown roasted pistachios, dipped in dark chocolate made with 50 percent cacao. “Consumers are increasingly looking for snacks that hit the sweet spot, literally and nutritionally,” […]
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Nature’s Bakery, Ardent Mills Expand Support for No Kid Hungry
Soft-baked snack brand Nature’s Bakery is continuing its ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry by committing $150,000, more than 100,000 snack bars and 2,500 school supply kits to communities nationwide. It is joined by Ardent Mills, which also contributed to the cause. Nature’s Bakery’s expanded efforts demonstrate its continued commitment to addressing food insecurity and […]
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What Does Future Of Independent Grocery Hold?
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series of articles intended to provide a view of the path to a brighter future for independent grocery as a whole and for independent grocers individually. As president of the Business Service Resource Group, I’ve spent over three decades working directly with family-owned businesses in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Of Hunterdon County Launches Smart Caper Carts
Family-owned ShopRite of Hunterdon County is rolling out Caper Carts in September at its three New Jersey stores – Clinton, Flemington and Greenwich. Developed by Instacart and powered by AI, the carts feature interactive screens that let shoppers scan items as they shop, track their spending in real time and check out. The latest ShopRites, […]