Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. and Square Roots have announced a new agreement to locate indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers. The first Square Roots farm, about 20,000 square feet in size, is planned for UNFI’s Prescott, Wisconsin, facility and is scheduled to open in 2023. As part of its “Better For […]
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Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Launches Greenhouse Grown Salad Kits
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. is adding three new greenhouse-grown, salad kits to its list of SKUs, all containing the company’s locally grown, sustainable, cut lettuce, along with everything else needed to make a salad. Two of the new salad kits will initially launch in Meijer locations across the Midwest. The first three […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Mourns Death Of Chairman, CEO Katz
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced the death of Daniel Katz, chairman and CEO. Having served in these positions since 2019, Katz led the cooperative through transformational periods and was instrumental in solidifying supply agreements. He, along with his brother Noah, was co-president of PSK Operating, a longtime member of the Allegiance and Foodtown organizations, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Uber, Grocery Outlet Expand On-Demand Delivery Nationally
Uber Technologies and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have announced the expansion of their partnership, extending on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the country. Grocery Outlet locations across New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania will come online, joining storefronts in California, Oregon and Washington for a total of 386 stores across the country. This expanded partnership brings consumers Grocery Outlet products from the Uber and Uber Eats apps, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Honor Veterans With Holiday Grocery Discount
For the 10th year, Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bills for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is an accepted payment method for orders placed through Instacart from its ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and The Fresh Grocer locations. The cooperative’s online shopping service, available on the banner brands’ websites, also accepts EBT SNAP payments. Shoppers must enter […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Ocean’s Halo, Smile Compostable Solutions Partner On Broth Pods
Darien, Connecticut-based Ocean’s Halo has a license to use BPI Certified Commercially Compostable pods from Smile Compostable Solutions for its vegan quick-cup broths. This move augments Ocean Halo’s cause to reduce the use of plastic in its products, protecting oceans for future generations. Last year, the brand led the category by removing plastic tray packaging from its […]