Burlington, Vermont-based Seventh Generation says it will phase out all large format liquid laundry detergent bottles from its product lineup by 2030 and transition all laundry products to concentrated formats. “When you walk down the laundry detergent aisle it’s evident that it’s riddled with unnecessary plastic and very much in need of disruption,” said Alison Whritenour, CEO […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Donate 13K Turkeys, Chickens To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will donate more than 13,000 turkeys and chickens to community partners and food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. “The Giant Company believes that all families, particularly those facing food insecurity, should enjoy a holiday meal and celebrate together with full plates and full hearts this year,” said April Mock, director of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Begins Program Supporting Local Food Banks
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has begun its annual “Lend a Hand for Hunger” campaign to benefit five area Feeding America food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits. The campaign, running through Dec. 31 in all Giant stores, offers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Holiday Rewards Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Holiday Rewards program, through which customers can qualify for free food and discounts on a variety of its turkeys, hams, salmon and other holiday items through Thanksgiving Day. Customers can earn rewards points on their purchases with their Preferred Shoppers Club cards and redeem their holiday rewards points from Nov. 3-24. “We know that saving […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
JOH Adds Several New Executives To Company’s Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has added several new executives to its company. Dennis Shannon has joined its produce division in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland market as an account executive/account manager. Shannon is a respected sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong background in growing brands across all channels, he understands the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets Celebrates Store Renovation In Greece, NY
Tops Friendly Markets is celebrating the grand reopening of its location at 3507 Mount Read Blvd. in Greece, New York. This store serves a cross population of the community, with convenient access to Lake Ontario, local schools, parks, Greater Rochester International Airport and The Seneca Park Zoo. This renovation marks the 27th location recently updated […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
UNFI Offers Retailers Smart Shelf Tags For Product Transparency
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has reached a new agreement with Cornerstone for Natural to bring its Smart Shelf Tag program to UNFI’s suppliers and retailers. Smart Shelf Tags contain ELi QR Codes, an enhanced, secure version of a QR code, which can be scanned to provide shoppers with additional product information and digital […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast
NFRA Elects New 2023 Officers, Directors
The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association elected its officers and members of the board for 2022-23 at its annual meeting on Oct. 15. Kevin Schwab, EVP and CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve a second term as NFRA board chairman. Schwab has served on the […]