The second Alltown Fresh convenience market in the state of Connecticut has opened. Located at 1941 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, the farmstand-style, 3,800-s.f. market is designed to provide customers with healthy fresh food and beverages on the go. Alltown Fresh menu items include all-day breakfast, fresh salads, sandwiches and bowls. The items can be ordered via […]
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Big Y Opens Two New World Class Markets In Connecticut
Big Y is opening its two newest World Class Markets in Derby and Milford, Connecticut, on Thursday, Nov. 7. Cake cutting ceremonies, at 10 a.m. in Milford and 1 p.m. in Derby, will officially mark the openings where state and community officials are expected to attend. Construction commenced on the 55,060-s.f. Milford market in January. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Northeast
Curaleaf Completes Acquisition Of Acres Cultivation, Processing Facilities
Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has closed the acquisition of the cultivation and processing assets of Acres Cannabis in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, known as Acres Cultivation. This includes 269,000 s.f. of operating cultivation facilities and a 3,200-s.f. processing lab. With the closing of Acres Cultivation, Curaleaf significantly increases its cultivation and processing operations in Nevada, […]
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Katz Named Chairman, CEO Of Allegiance/Foodtown
Daniel Katz has been elected by the board of managers of Allegiance Retail Services LLC and the board of directors of Foodtown Inc. to serve as the chairman and CEO of Allegiance and Foodtown. Katz is co-president and CEO of PSK Operating LLC, a longtime member of Allegiance and Foodtown, which through affiliated companies own […]
Posted inProduce News, Bakery News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Giant Reopens Former Musser’s In Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Giant Food Stores celebrated the grand opening of its store in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1. Giant entered into an agreement to acquire the 45,000-s.f. location at 1750 Quentin Road from Musser’s Markets in August. The store is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week and employs approximately 100 full- and part- time […]
Posted inDeli News, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Blount Names Scooter Bay Retail Broker Of The Year
Blount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of handcrafted soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice, has named Chicago-based Scooter Bay Sales Co. as Retail Broker of the Year. The award is part of Blount’s annual “Relentless Pursuit of Excellence Awards” program, which recognizes excellence and dedication to customers among the company’s […]
Posted inFrozen Food, New Products, Northeast
Morano Gelato Launches Industry’s First Home Gelato Mix
Morano Gelato will launch a home mix for gelato, which allows home chefs to create creamy, restaurant-quality gelato at home with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. The new mix is the industry’s first home mix for gelato, based on the recipe from Morano Gelato, a New England-based gelato company. The Morano Gelato Mix, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, International Foods, Northeast, Specialty
Frozen Food Manufacturer Rosina Makes Management Changes
Rosina, a Buffalo, New York-based frozen specialty food manufacturer, has promoted Tom Finn, former VP of sales and marketing for the consumer products division, to VP of business development. Finn reports to John Zimmerman, Rosina’s SVP of business development, and oversees all sales and business development for the consumer products and foodservice sales divisions. Jim […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Reports $16.6 Billion In Annual Sales
Wakefern Food Corp. reported sales of $16.6 billion for its fiscal year ending Sept. 28, a 0.7 percent increase from the prior year. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern shareholders, store management and staff at the company’s recent annual shareholder meeting in East Brunswick, […]
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GetUpside Hires Farace As VP Of Grocery
GetUpside has hired Franklyn Farace as VP of grocery to expand its technology platform to additional grocery stores nationwide. Farace is a senior sales and marketing executive with 30 years of experience in the retail and consumer package goods sectors. At GetUpside, he will lead the company’s efforts to help grocers leverage personalization to drive […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Northeast, Perishables
Crescent Ridge Dairy Wins Four Awards At World Dairy Expo
The World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, is the largest dairy focused trade show in the world. Since 1967, the expo’s Champion Dairy Product Contest has given dairy farms the opportunity to label their products the best in North America. This year, Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon, Massachusetts, took home four first place designations in […]
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Philadelphia 76ers And Giant Tip Off New Partnership
In time for opening day of the NBA’S 2019-20 season, the Philadelphia 76ers and Giant Food Stores formed a new multi-year partnership with an emphasis on community engagement. Through the partnership, Giant will be named an official partner of the 76ers, have a presence at the center and develop new and exciting promotions for 76ers […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Suppliers
Edgewell Personal Care To Sell Infant, Pet Care Business To Angelcare
Edgewell Personal Care Co. said Oct. 21 that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its infant and pet care business to Le Holding Angelcare Inc. for $122.5 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Montreal-based Angelcare will acquire from Shelton, Connecticut-based Edgewell the rights and assets of Diaper Genie, the diaper disposal […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Happi Foodi Launches Additional Veggie Sides Products
After recently introducing several new products—including Keto Bowls and Sheet Pan Meals—Happi Foodi launched additional Veggie Sides. The new products became available nationwide in Walmart stores in October. Happi Foodi’s new offerings can be found on the frozen food aisle and include: Sweet Potato Casserole Roasted Russets & Asparagus Roasted Root Veggies Green Bean Casserole […]
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Wegmans Appoints Leadership Team For New Brooklyn Store
Wegmans Food Markets recently revealed the leadership team spearheading the grand opening and management of its newest store in Brooklyn, New York, opening Sunday, Oct. 27, at 7 a.m. in the Navy Yard. The Brooklyn store received applications from more than 10,000 job seekers and hired 540, most of whom are from nearby neighborhoods in […]
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Big Y Foods Board Makes Three Executive Appointments
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods’ board of directors has appointed Eric A. Swensen as VP of fresh foods, Michael R. Cormier as senior director of center store and Christian P. D’Amour as a district sales and merchandising mentor for the company. Swensen began his career with Big Y in 1985 as a part time service […]
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Reed’s, Full Sail Brewing Partner To Launch Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules
Reed’s Inc., owner of a national portfolio of handcrafted, all-natural beverages and Full Sail Brewing Co., Oregon’s award-winning craft brewer, entered into agreements for the development, marketing and distribution of ready-to-drink Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules, which come in two flavors: Classic and Zero Sugar. Reed’s Chairman of the Board and interim CEO John Bello said, […]
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Remodeled Brooklyn SuperFresh Caters To Middle Eastern Shoppers
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. has reopened its SuperFresh banner store at 242 Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The store now features a full-service halal meat and deli department with custom cuts available, as well as a large selection of Middle Eastern groceries. The store also now has an expanded offering of vegan, […]
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Godiva Introduces Premium Baking Chocolates For Homemade Desserts
Chocolate company Godiva has launched new baking chocolates, available at grocery stores nationwide. The new product line follows the introduction of Godiva premium baking mixes, which were created to help consumers easily craft specialty form desserts at home. The new Godiva premium baking chocolate line is comprised of three products—baking bars, melting chocolates and baking […]