The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded Smile Beverage Werks’ commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its environmental certification. The BPI Certification is a rigorous, science-driven process. Vetted products are tested to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards and meet additional restrictions on carcinogens, BPA and fluorinated chemicals like PFAS. The BPI mark enables consumers to identify and […]
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Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available At Giant Food Pharmacies
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, again is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at all 152 of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children, with no appointment required. The vaccinations are administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “The health of our community is […]
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ShopRite Of Roosevelt Blvd. Launches ‘Fresh to Table’
The ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia debuted Fresh to Table, a reimagined store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh, on-trend foods and easy to prepare ingredients and meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Additionally, Fresh to Table offers new digital conveniences designed to help customers save time and money while providing great […]
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PepsiCo Elects Cooper To Board Of Directors As An Individual Member
The PepsiCo Inc. Board of Directors has elected Edith W. Cooper as an independent member of the board. Cooper, 59, will join the board and the audit committee effective Sept. 1. She spent more than two decades of her career with The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., most recently serving as EVP and global head of […]
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Stop & Shop’s Campaign To Support USO Raises Over $1.78 Million
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop’s annual “Support Our Service Men and Women” fundraising campaign that benefits the United Service Organizations raised a record breaking $1.78 million. A global, non-profit organization, the USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. Since the […]
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UNFI And RangeMe Accelerate Growth Between Retailers And Suppliers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has reached a new milestone in its relationship with RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines new product discovery between more than 200,000 suppliers and retailers. The evolved relationship between the companies, which have worked together for the past four years, enhances the ability for retailers and emerging suppliers […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. And ShopRite Pilot Kardex Vertical Storage Unit
Wakefern Food Corp. is piloting the Kardex Remstar Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module storage solution at the ShopRite in Kingston, New York, to enhance the store’s online shopping service. Wakefern – the logistics, merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite stores – is the second grocery retailer nationwide to utilize this space-saving technology. The Kardex Remstar […]
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Chrissy Teigen And Sir Kensington’s Launch Honey Mustard Fry Sauce
New York-based condiment brand Sir Kensington’s has launched a Honey Mustard Fry Sauce developed in partnership with Chrissy Teigen, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and TV star. Teigen’s new Honey Mustard Fry Sauce is made from premium, non-GMO ingredients, including Grade A mustard seeds and Fair Trade organic honey, and the bottle is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. […]