Sponsored Content Shoppers are busy. Shoppers are tired. And shoppers are discouraged by the rising cost of feeding their families. Their journey starts at home, in the office, in the school pick up line, etc., thinking about what is for dinner, where to shop and how far a paycheck can be stretched. Are retailers thinking […]
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Allegiance Retail Services’ Gomes Shares Insights At NJFC Event
At the 2022 New Jersey Food Council Trade Relations Conference, Jacqueline Gomes, RDN for Allegiance Retail Services and its Foodtown banner stores, was featured on a panel with three other industry experts. Gomes shared her insights and perspective on “Better for you…A Conversation on Health & Wellness in a post-COVID World.” “Consumers want to continue […]
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Pastene Announces Brand Refresh With New Packaging Labels
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene has announced a brand refresh celebrating family meals and traditions that includes new labels, a tagline and a refreshed logo. The updates represent a new look to the company’s iconic yellow and red packaging, but the ingredients remain the same. “A lot has changed over the years, but through it all, we’ve always […]
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Giant Food Hires Wanner As VP Of Human Resources
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has hired Brian Wanner as VP of human resources, effective May 9. In his new role, Wanner will be responsible for leading end-to-end human resources functions, including spearheading the development and evolution of a human resources strategy that continues to foster a culture of inclusion, learning and engagement. Previously, Wanner served as […]
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Giant Food Named Title Sponsor Of The National Capital Barbecue Battle
For the seventh consecutive year, Maryland-based Giant Food will be the title sponsor of the 30th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. After taking place virtually for the past two years, the event will return in-person June 25-26 in Washington, D.C., and will benefit the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. The two-day event along iconic Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, between […]
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NJFC Releases Statement On Plastic Bag Legislation And Implementation
The New Jersey Food Council and Linda Doherty, president and CEO, issued a statement May 4 in response to the recent plastic bag legislation passed. “After many years of being in the middle of policy discussions on single-use paper and plastic bags, and polystyrene, this landmark plastic legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. […]
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Gotham Greens, Grateful Dead Launch Grateful Greens
On the heels of Gotham Greens’ 10th anniversary celebration, the New York-based company has launched a new series of musical marketing partnerships featuring some of the most iconic bands and musicians that connect fans to their communities. Gotham Greens has entered into a partnership with the band, the Grateful Dead, on a limited-edition packaging and […]
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The Vita Coco Company Announces Leadership Title Changes
The New York-based Vita Coco Company has announced new titles for the company’s co-CEOs Mike Kirban and Martin Roper. Kirban will assume the title of executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co. He will continue his daily work overseeing the company’s strategic growth and development. Roper will continue as CEO and his current role managing the company’s […]