One Banana, a family-owned, vertically integrated produce company, has opened a new ripening and distribution center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Located 12 miles from the Port of Wilmington, the 19,800-square-foot refrigerated facility is designed to serve customers across the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic. The company said the center represents a significant investment in modern produce […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Produce News
Logile Helps Schnucks With Fresh Food Management Solutions
Schnucks Markets has implemented Logile Inc.’s Fresh Item Management Solutions across its 114-store network, enhancing the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations. Through the partnership, Schnucks is using automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience. Schnucks has adopted a data-driven and automated approach that eliminates […]
Posted inBakery News, National, News
Rise Baking Co. Plans To Remove Synthetic Colors By End Of 2026
Rise Baking Co. has commited to eliminate synthetic colors from products across its portfolio by the end of 2026. This milestone reflects the company’s focus on meeting evolving customer and consumer expectations without sacrificing quality, taste or performance. The majority of the company’s products don’t use synthetic colors, and the work is well underway to […]
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Mama’s Creations Acquires Fresh Protein Manufacturer Crown I Enterprises
Mama’s Creations Inc. has acquired all of the assets of Crown I Enterprises Inc., a full-service manufacturer of value-added proteins and ready-to-eat meals and wholly-owned subsidiary of Sysco Corp. Crown brings about $56 million in profitable annual revenue to Mama’s Creations based on results for the fiscal year ended June 28, increasing the company’s sales […]
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Lidl U.S. CEO To Keynote PLMA’s 2025 Trade Show
Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl U.S., will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show, to be held Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. Themed “Store Brands Marketplace,” the show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,100 booths and 2,000 exhibitors representing 65 countries. A business leader with a track record […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Raises $400K For Muscular Dystrophy Association
Fareway Stores Inc. has raised more than $400,000 through two fundraisers – the MDA Shamrocks Round Up campaign and the Fareway MDA Golf Classic – to support the the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to fund research, care and advocacy across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. The February roundup campaign, part of MDA’s […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Save A Lot Opens New Location In Clendenin, WV
Save A Lot has opened a new store at 106 Beech St. in Clendenin, West Virginia, that replaces an older location in town. Owned and operated by Houchens Food Group, the store features a deli with fried chicken, salads and other grab-and-go items. It is among the 88 Houchens Food Group locations across West Virginia, Kentucky, […]