Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit commenced in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Ang v. Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. (Case No. 13-CV-01196-HSG-NC). The court denied certification of the plaintiffs’ damages claims and Bimbo Bakeries USA has denied and continues to deny the allegations […]
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Hershey Expands Commitment To Ethical Cocoa Supply Chain
The Hershey Co. has expanded its Cocoa For Good program, committing to 100 percent direct-sourced cocoa in high-risk areas by 2025, which will include all of its cocoa sourced by its suppliers from Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. This expanded commitment will make Hershey’s cocoa from these countries traceable from the farm to the first point of purchase, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Strassburger Meats Introduces StrassBurger On National Beef Burger Day
Strassburger Meats, which has supplied Manhattan’s finest steakhouses with top-quality steak for more than 150 years, recently celebrated National Beef Burger Day by introducing StrassBurgers, made from 100 percent top-quality ground beef. StrassBurgers debuted exclusively in Morton Williams Supermarkets in Manhattan. “We’ve been in the meat business forever, and know where the best meat comes from, whether you’re […]
Posted inNortheast, Dairy News
Folios Cheese Wraps Are Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto Approved
Edison, New Jersey-based Folios Cheese Wraps are keto-approved, lightly baked sheets of cheese that can be wrapped, stuffed, rolled, melted, crisped and baked. The wraps are made of 100 percent all-natural cheese that is lactose and gluten-free, made without wheat, starch, fillers or added sugar and has 1g of carbs. It is the first and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Northeast, Plant-Based News
MamaMancini’s Launches Campaign To Promote Plant-Based Meatballs
MamaMancini’s is promoting its new plant-based meatballs and sauce, made with Beyond Beef, a plant-based ground meat made by Beyond Meat. East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has begun a major national marketing campaign on Sirius XM Radio to promote the new product. The campaign is airing on an estimated 25 Sirius XM channels […]
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The Giant Company Partners With Flashfood App At Select Stores
The Giant Company is partnering with the Flashfood app, which allows shoppers to purchase fresh food, including produce, meat, deli and bakery products, nearing its best before date at significantly reduced prices. The Flashfood app is available at four Giant stores in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “The Giant Company is committed to doing everything it can to preserve the […]
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Stop & Shop Extends 10% Pay Increase For Associates
Stop & Shop, together with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), has announced the extension of its 10 percent pay increase for hourly store associates through July 4. This appreciation pay recognizes associates’ efforts throughout the pandemic and covers approximately 56,000 associates in more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New […]
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Cumberland Farms Launches Curbside Pickup In Massachusetts
Cumberland Farms, a coffee, gas and convenience retailer and a member of the EG America family, has launched curbside pickup via its SmartPay Rewards app at all New Concept stores across Massachusetts. Available daily between the hours of 6 a.m.-9 p.m., guests can now order everyday essentials and hot food, including pizza, to be delivered to their vehicle […]