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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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast, Organic Natural
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 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
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 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Cleancult Debuts Carton-Packaged Home Care Products
New York-based Cleancult has announced its largest retail expansion to date into more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Through this new class of trade, Cleancult will bring its paper-based refill cartons of hand soaps, dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners and laundry into the homes of more customers. Cleancult supports Walmart’s goal to avoid or reduce one billion metric […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Donates Almost $44K To Local Breast Cancer Groups
In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative “Partners of Hope” to 32 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. This program reflects the partnership, commitment and support of breast cancer awareness and research that are so vital for many. […]