Weis Markets, a mid-Atlantic food retailer, will host a range of free virtual diabetes-focused programming for American Diabetes Month in November to help customers impacted by diabetes and to raise community awareness. All sessions are designed to provide guidance for individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, those at risk for Type 2 diabetes or those who want […]
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B&G Foods To Acquire Crisco Brand For $550M From J.M. Smucker Co.
B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire the Crisco brand of oils and shortening from The J.M. Smucker Co. for approximately $550 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment. As part of the acquisition, B&G Foods is also acquiring a manufacturing facility and warehouse in Cincinnati, Ohio. B&G Foods expects the acquisition […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Reports $18.3B In Sales At Annual Meeting
Wakefern Food Corp. reported retail sales of $18.3 billion at its virtual annual shareholders meeting on Oct. 22. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed shareholders, store management and staff. The retail sales of $18.3 billion for the 53-week fiscal year ending Oct. 3, is a 9.75 percent […]
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Kool-Aid Man Crashes Through Halloween To Save Trick-or-Treating
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has advised against traditional trick-or-treating, leaving kids disheartened to not be dressing up like their favorite character and getting their favorite candy. This Halloween, the Kool-Aid Man is saving the ghoulish celebrations by reverse trick-or-treating and bringing Kool-Aid fun to kids stuck at home. On Oct. 31, the Kool-Aid Man will deliver […]
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Heineken USA, AriZona Beverages Introduce AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer
Heineken USA and Hornell Brewing Co., an affiliated entity of AriZona Beverages, are bringing AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer to the U.S. market. A hard seltzer made with a splash of real fruit, it will be available in both 12-pack variety and single-serve cans. “As both family-owned companies and brand building powerhouses, there are many synergies […]
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Stop & Shop Restore Donates $50K To Support Local Food Pantries
To help food pantries prepare for a rise in demand during the holiday season due to COVID-19, Restore – Stop & Shop’s reduced-emissions fuel program – has announced a donation of $10,000 grants to each of five hunger-relief organizations. The donation will support those facing food insecurity across the communities that Restore serves in Connecticut, […]
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Weis Markets Launches ‘Big Daddy’ Of Holiday Reward Programs
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Holiday Rewards program which helps customers qualify for free turkeys, tofurkeys, lasagna and discounts on a variety of its best-selling turkeys and hams through Thanksgiving Day. Customers can earn Holiday Reward Points on their purchases with their Preferred Shopper Club card and redeem their holiday reward points from […]
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The Giant Co. To Open New Swatara Store On Oct. 23
The Giant Co. will open its new Swatara store, located at 6301 Grayson Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. The 51,000-square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and employ approximately 150 full- and part-time team members. Sherry Beitler, a 33-year grocery veteran, has […]