by John McCurry, contributing writer Susan Budlong has worked at Dave’s Fresh Marketplace in Rhode Island for 24 years, currently serving as the independent grocery chain’s director of marketing and communications. Budlong also sits on the executive committee and the board of directors of the Rhode Island Food Dealers Association. She has a clear view […]
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Vengo Launches Digital Media Platform For In-Store Advertising
Nearly 90 percent of Americans say they shop for groceries differently because of Covid-19, with 44 percent spending more money on each grocery store visit. That’s why Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its Digital-out-of-Home (DOOH) media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with National Entertainment Network (NEN) as its first platform partner. As part […]
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Vermont Creamery Introduces 3 New Goat Cheese Dips
Vermont Creamery, a maker of goat cheese and other consciously crafted dairy products, has introduced its new trio of fresh goat cheese dips, available in three flavors. Vermont Creamery brought flavor to the fore once again, with dedication to the clean and mild fresh goat cheese base – as showcased in the Classic Chèvre. For snackers […]
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Giant Food Plans Warehouse Expansion At Jessup, MD Facility
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, says it will expand its distribution warehouse in Jessup, Maryland, which serves all 163 Giant Food stores throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The warehouse expansion will add more than 95,000 square feet, a 23 percent increase in footprint, which will increase efficiency […]
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Entenmann’s Little Bites Snacks Celebrates Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
To help celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, Entenmann’s Little Bites snacks has launched its “Chip, Chip, Hooray Giveaway!” where 10,000 fans will have the chance to receive a free box of new Little Bites Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies. “What better way to celebrate national Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and bring joy […]
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Newsweek Ranks ShopRite Tops For Helping Shoppers In New Jersey
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has been named to Newsweek’s 2020 America’s Best-In-State Customer Service for New Jersey, which recognizes companies for building key relationships with customers and providing extraordinary shopping experiences. The magazine surveyed thousands of American customers, asking each participant about retailer accessibility, range of services, communication, competence and customer focus. The publication also […]
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Tulkoff Food Products Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Cincinnati
Baltimore, Maryland-based Tulkoff Food Products, a manufacturer of condiments, specialty sauces, dressings and ingredients, is expanding its current U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. This expansion responds to years of increasing demand and growth in the company’s private label and co-pack division of the business. Previously utilized by a food manufacturing […]
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Gathered Foods, Makers Of Good Catch, Appoints Christine Mei CEO
New York-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has appointed Christine Mei as CEO. She will lead the growth and expansion of Gathered Foods as a pre-eminent innovator in the plant-based food industry. Mei has more than 30 years of CPG industry experience, having enjoyed assignments living in the U.S., China and Hong Kong. She […]