Hosted by Just Born Quality Confections, along with ArtsQuest and other local community partners, the 14th annual PeepsFest will ring in the new year with a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring activities, a Peeps Chick Drop and a sneak peek at its 2023 marshmallow lineup. Weighing in at 400 pounds, the Peeps Chick Drop is the culmination and highlight of […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Foods Offers $20K In Culinary Student Scholarships
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods is accepting applications for its annual Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships. Students nationwide entering their freshman year of college pursuing an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science can apply by March 21. Four students will receive $20,000 each. Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available to students entering […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Sets Records During Second Annual Big Vax Week
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Pharmacy reports that its vaccination numbers are increasing daily as 2022 comes to a close. Part of that effort was Big Vax Week, which spanned Big Y’s 73 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut through a combination of pharmacy locations and on-site clinics for customers, employees and families. While clinic locations offered seasonal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets To Conclude Fundraising Campaign Dec. 31
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will soon conclude a month-long customer donation program throughout the company’s seven-state market area. Through Dec. 31, customers have the option of rounding up orders at checkout in support of children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations. Beneficiaries of the round-up donation program include: The Children’s Cancer Foundation; Children’s National Hospital; Goryeb Children’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Expands To Gristedes, D’Agostino Supermarkets
Edible Garden has announced an expansion of its distribution with Gristedes and D’Agostino supermarkets to sell its products in 29 of their combined locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westchester. “We have a longstanding relationship with Edible Garden and look forward to enhancing our partnership by adding their products into our retail locations. They have been a […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Hershey Shares Candy Pairing Guide For Holiday Traditions
Pennsylvania-based Hershey has released a candy pairing guide designed to match its holiday offerings with the most popular traditions found in its recent survey. The guide features seasonal favorites like Hershey’s Kisses and Reese’s Trees, as well as new products like Hershey’s Holiday Bars. “Hershey knows that magical feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and cherishing […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Appoints Henson To Board Of Directors
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, has announced the appointment of Meghan Henson to its board of directors. Henson is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience as a human resources professional, leading HR strategy and execution at global organizations. She is EVP and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Northeast
Pepsi, Royal Farms Partner To Bring Holiday Cheer To Children
Baltimore, Maryland-based Royal Farms and Pepsi have announced they are partnering to bring cheer to Maryland children this holiday season. All 220 families receiving care at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center will receive a $100 Royal Farms gift card. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center provides patient- and family-centered health care in a diverse and inclusive environment. “Having […]