ShopRite encouraged customers to take part in its ShopRite For My School program, an education rewards program powered by Box Tops for Education. This program provides incentives to designated schools from ShopRite customers who purchase select General Mills, Wholesome Pantry Organic, Bowl & Basket, Paperbird and Paperbird Premium products – no clipping required. By using […]
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Associated Supermarket Group Welcomes McKillop As DSD Manager
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group welcomes Bill McKillop as direct service delivery manager and will be reporting to Jonathan D’Onofrio, VP of merchandising. ASG is committed to building a stronger DSD program for its retail network. McKillop will be responsible for advocating on behalf of ASG stores with the DSD vendor community to […]
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Stop & Shop Survey Shows Consumers Care Where Seafood Originates
A recent survey commissioned by Stop & Shop showed that 85 percent of East Coasters prefer seafood on the grill. The survey, which looked at consumers’ seafood preferences, also revealed that fried clams beat out raw, and that when it comes to purchasing seafood, 68 percent take into consideration where their seafood comes from. Stop & […]
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Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Debuts Whole Grains Small Slice Line
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads has launched its new Small Slice line. Health-minded consumers can now enjoy the same taste of the brand’s signature oatnut and 100 percent whole wheat varieties in a smaller slice format. Each Small Slice variety offers 70-80 calories per slice. As with all of the brand’s whole grains varieties, the new Small […]
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Almazul Mexican Creates Blue Agave Margarita Wine Cocktail
Motivated by consumer demand for an easy to drink, refreshing margarita, Almazul is a ready-to-drink Mexican blue agave margarita wine cocktail. Almazul is made with blue agave wine, real lime juice and agave nectar for a clean, crisp flavor with a smooth finish. Made in Mexico, this latest innovation from Heineken USA is gluten free […]
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Utz Potato Chips To Be Served Aboard Breeze Airways Flights
Utz Brands Inc. is to partner with Breeze Airways as a core food selection, with Utz Original Potato Chips served to Breeze Airways guests on board flights. Breeze Airways is the new, “Seriously Nice” U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, who unveiled its network comprised of 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities located across the Southwest, […]
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Wegmans Expands Offerings With North Country Smokehouse Meats
Rochester, New York-based grocery retailer Wegmans has broadened its USDA Organic and Certified Humane meat category with the addition of two new artisanal meat offerings handcrafted by New Hampshire-based producer, North Country Smokehouse. Wegmans shoppers now have access to products like Organic Sugar-Free Applewood Smoked Bacon and Organic Bratwurst sausage, available in 55 stores from […]
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New Jersey Food Council Names 2021 Education Scholarship Winners
The New Jersey Food Council has named the 2021 scholarship winners from the Educational Development Scholarship Foundation. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2011, the three NJFC scholarships have grown to 21 NJFC and member company scholarships totaling $62,000. “These scholarships are a rewarding benefit for our members and their families. Every year, […]