Walmart has announced its plans for a new fulfillment center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to support its supply chain network and e-commerce capabilities. The 1.8 million square-foot facility will be located at 2281 United Drive and is set to open this spring, creating up to 600 full-time jobs across the region. “We are proud to open […]
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MamaMancini’s Secures New Authorizations Into Tier-1 Retailers
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has announced new authorizations and shipments of products into tier-1 national and regional food retailers, club stores and a distributor to a major European airline carrier. Beginning in April, MamaMancini’s will commence a major rotation joint merchandising program with all 600 Sam’s Clubs for its branded Jumbo Meatballs. The company […]
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Chobani Launches Two New Dairy Product Lines
New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has announced two new dairy platforms to expand its footprint in the refrigerated aisle: Chobani Ultra-Filtered Milk, a lactose-free, protein-packed ultrafiltered milk, and Chobani Half & Half. These new items are made from locally sourced milk and, like many of its newest products, they come in paper-based packaging that is widely recyclable across […]
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Violette Says Different Perspectives Help ROFDA Members Learn
When the COVID-19 pandemic first began to unfold, Mike Violette saw the bi-weekly ROFDA conference calls as an invaluable resource for Associated Grocers of New England, of which he is president and CEO. “Each of us were able to bring something different to the table – the things that worked and those that didn’t […]
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Dot Foods Inc. Announces Morsum Acquisition
New York-based Dot Foods Inc. has acquired Morsum, a food industry data and AI platform technology company. Since its founding by Ted D’Cruz-Young in 2012, Morsum has built a food operating system that improves profitability across a wide range of food service scenarios. With a suite of data-integrated products supporting CRM, labor, inventory and purchasing management, […]
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ADUSA Converts Distribution Center Into Self-Managed Network
The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based ADUSA Supply Chain network has converted its first facility of 2022 into a self-managed network, continuing its three-year journey to establish an integrated, self-distribution network to support Ahold Delhaize USA brands’ growth. The addition of this facility brings the total number of network facilities to 21. “The conversion of the Bethlehem facility […]
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LesserEvil Partners With ‘Clean Oil Crew’ For Educational Campaign
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has teamed up with A Dozen Cousins, Cappello’s, Primal Kitchen and RIND Snacks to create the Clean Oil Crew. This is a coalition of brands joining forces for an educational campaign, limited-edition starter pack available for purchase and a special giveaway to educate about clean oils and inspire others to join the […]
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Cibo Vita Launches BeHonest Brand With Keto Milk Chocolate Drops
Totowa, New Jersey-based Cibo Vita, manufacturer of the Nature’s Garden brand, has created a new brand for healthy snacking: BeHonest. These products are an all-natural, low-carb, low-sugar, confectionary line with no artificial flavors or colors. They are a fresh, healthy take on an old classic, featuring a crunchy exterior shell in a variety of colors […]