Portland, Maine-based Bristol Seafood has become a certified B Corp., meeting the standards of social and environmental impact. B Corp Certification means that a company is verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact, that it made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance and that it demonstrates accountability and transparency by […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32 Earns URAC Reaccreditation
Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets, a Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc. operating company, announced that its specialty pharmacy has been reaccredited under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation 4.0 standards. The company launched specialty pharmacy services in 2015. URAC promotes health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Swoon Partners With Big Geyser To Expand Retailer Network
Swoon, a beverage brand putting a healthy twist on drinks, has announced its partnership with Big Geyser, a New York-based distributor of non-alcoholic beverages. The brand was founded by two friends with the same need: Jennifer Ross, a Type-1 diabetic and Cristina Ros Blankfein. Both were looking for healthy beverage options and realized how widespread […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Introduces Automated Gravity Case Packer
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has announced the North American availability of its Gravity Case Packer, an end-of-line automation solution. The Gravity Case Packer can be tailored to the needs of vertical bagging operations from meat and cheese to bakery operations. Its mechanical design allows producers to switch between traditional tote loading of fresh goods or the corrugated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Invests $1.4M For Store Renovation In Avon, NY
Tops Friendly Markets will hold a grand reopening Jan. 31 of its store at 600 Dream Valley Blvd. in Avon, New York. This store serves a cross population of the community and allows for convenient access for those attending Geneseo College or enjoying nearby attractions. This renovation marks the 29th location updated with a new […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Expands Wild Harvest Line With 40 New Products
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has expanded its Wild Harvest private label organic produce line to include more than 40 new offerings. Since its launch, the Wild Harvest line has experienced significant growth. Its expanded organic offerings consist of items such as bagged apples, russet and sweet potatoes, oranges, mangoes, limes, avocados, tomatoes, broccoli, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast
Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board
West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. has appointed Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board. Bertram brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, most recently as the president of The Giant Company, a subsidiary of Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V. “Nick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Drive-Up Grocer Addie’s Opens First Concept Store
Addie’s, the drive-up grocer redefining the grocery shopping experience, officially opened its first concept store in Norwood, Massachusetts. The store gained $10.1 million in seed funding led by the Disruptive Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Clay Christensen’s Rose Park Advisors. Addie’s is a pick-up only store designed for stocking, storing and bagging groceries without the need for […]