Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a look at operations and an opportunity for company leadership to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with the House Agriculture Committee chair. The tour was organized by the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent […]
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Tops Markets Donates 2.5M Meals For Area Food Banks
Williamsville, New York-based Tops donated more than 2.5 million meals through annual campaigns such as the Check Out Hunger and Food 2 Families. These campaigns help the community support food banks in its communities, including FeedMore WNY, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, Foodlink, Food Bank of Central New York, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Food […]
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The Giant Co. Raises $1.3M To Combat Childhood Hunger
The Giant Company has announced its Feeding School Kids initiative raised more than $1.3 million to combat hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The donation was formally announced March 6 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as the company presented Altoona Area School District with a check for more than $11,000 and nearly 1,300 […]
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Delaware, Neighbors Targeting Retail Theft
There is no denying it – thieves have become smarter. And grocery retailers in Delaware are not immune to the trend. “All retailers are facing an uphill battle dealing with organized retail crime,” said Julie Miro Wenger, executive director of the Delaware Food Industry Council. The DFIC has been working with other retail associations to […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Eggland’s Best Recognized By The Women’s Choice Award
Cedar Knolls, New Jersey-based Eggland’s Best has been awarded as a 2023 Women’s Choice Award recipient. In a national survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award, Eggland’s Best was the highest rated brand in the categories of fresh and hard-cooked eggs. “With so many choices in the marketplace today, the Women’s Choice Award is a one-stop […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Sara Lee Introduces White Bread With Veggies
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Sara Lee Bread has introduced a new lineup of products – white bread made with veggies. The new variety is baked with the equivalent of one cup of veggies per loaf and fortified with vitamins A, D and E. In addition to offering a source of vitamins, each 18-ounce loaf is baked without artificial […]
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Eat The Change Expands Tea Line With Three New Varieties
Bethesda, Maryland-based Eat the Change has expanded its ready-to-drink organic iced tea line, Just Ice Tea, in three varieties: Mango White Tea, Original Black Tea and Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea. Launched nationwide in October, Just Ice Tea is an organic, fair trade and OU Kosher certified bottled tea line from the original Honest Tea founders. The line […]
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The Giant Co. Hosts Classes For National Nutrition Month
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company and its team of dietitians are hosting free, live classes through Zoom for people to help make healthy eating easier. “Finding balance when you’re busy can be a real challenge, but every day offers up opportunities to eat together, which is why our team of dietitians is […]