Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched a limited-edition flavor of its Weis Quality Ice Cream, Pink Peppermint Patty, to benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Weis Markets will donate $10,000 from the proceeds to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition to support its mission to help find a cure for breast cancer. Pink Peppermint Patty is available […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Misfits Markets Launches The Upcycling Challenge
Pennsauken, New Jersey-based Misfits Market and the Upcycled Food Association announced they are launching The Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create sustainable food products that repurpose excess food or waste. Finalists will pitch new products to a panel of judges in March at EXPO West in Anaheim, California. Challenge winners will receive a one-year slot placement on […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast
UNFI Acquires Three Former Locations, Reinvests In Remodels
United Natural Foods has announced it is reacquiring three former store locations which had previously been sold and will remodel two current store locations. These remodels and store acquisitions will improve the shopping experience for customers in the Baltimore and Prince George’s County communities who have relied on Shoppers’ stores for more than 70 years. […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers Donates $500K To Food Bank
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers is donating $500,000 to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to support its expansion efforts with the development of a larger distribution center and headquarters. The facility will be based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and will enable The Food Bank of WMA to receive and distribute a larger volume of food, especially […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Announces Own Brand Supplier Summit Winners
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its first Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. Held in July, the event provided an opportunity for private label manufacturers to present food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s private label lines, Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. “We are incredibly proud of the teamwork […]
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Boulder Canyon Releases Habanero Kettle-Style Potato Chips
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Boulder Canyon has partnered with Yellowbird Foods to create a limited-time offering – Boulder Batch Yellowbird Habanero kettle-style potato chips. These kettle chips combine Boulder Canyon’s flagship kettle chips made with avocado oil with Yellowbird’s Habanero Condiment to create a chip that delivers the heat. Boulder Batch Limited-Edition Yellowbird Habanero chips are available in leading retailers, such as Whole […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Joins American Cancer Society For Campaign
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is joining the American Cancer Society’s movement to celebrate breast cancer survivors with a donation campaign. Throughout October, all stores will offer shoppers the option of donating $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or rounding up their total at self-checkout, with 100 percent of the donation going to the American […]
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Mars Introduces New Purple M&M’s Character
For the first time in a decade, M&M’S, a brand of Newark, New Jersey-based Mars, is expanding its character crew with the introduction of a new purple candy. Designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, the newest character, Purple, is known for her self-expression. She joins the cast of M&M’S characters, who recently were given a […]