After recently introducing several new products—including Keto Bowls and Sheet Pan Meals—Happi Foodi launched additional Veggie Sides. The new products became available nationwide in Walmart stores in October. Happi Foodi’s new offerings can be found on the frozen food aisle and include: Sweet Potato Casserole Roasted Russets & Asparagus Roasted Root Veggies Green Bean Casserole […]
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Wegmans Appoints Leadership Team For New Brooklyn Store
Wegmans Food Markets recently revealed the leadership team spearheading the grand opening and management of its newest store in Brooklyn, New York, opening Sunday, Oct. 27, at 7 a.m. in the Navy Yard. The Brooklyn store received applications from more than 10,000 job seekers and hired 540, most of whom are from nearby neighborhoods in […]
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Big Y Foods Board Makes Three Executive Appointments
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods’ board of directors has appointed Eric A. Swensen as VP of fresh foods, Michael R. Cormier as senior director of center store and Christian P. D’Amour as a district sales and merchandising mentor for the company. Swensen began his career with Big Y in 1985 as a part time service […]
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Reed’s, Full Sail Brewing Partner To Launch Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules
Reed’s Inc., owner of a national portfolio of handcrafted, all-natural beverages and Full Sail Brewing Co., Oregon’s award-winning craft brewer, entered into agreements for the development, marketing and distribution of ready-to-drink Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules, which come in two flavors: Classic and Zero Sugar. Reed’s Chairman of the Board and interim CEO John Bello said, […]
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Remodeled Brooklyn SuperFresh Caters To Middle Eastern Shoppers
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. has reopened its SuperFresh banner store at 242 Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The store now features a full-service halal meat and deli department with custom cuts available, as well as a large selection of Middle Eastern groceries. The store also now has an expanded offering of vegan, […]
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Godiva Introduces Premium Baking Chocolates For Homemade Desserts
Chocolate company Godiva has launched new baking chocolates, available at grocery stores nationwide. The new product line follows the introduction of Godiva premium baking mixes, which were created to help consumers easily craft specialty form desserts at home. The new Godiva premium baking chocolate line is comprised of three products—baking bars, melting chocolates and baking […]
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Bell & Evans Introduces Line Of Chicken Meatballs
Chicken producer Bell & Evans launched a line of uncooked, frozen chicken meatballs this fall. Flavors include Parmesan Breaded with Mozzarella, Buffalo Seasoned and a traditional, savory Chicken Meatball. All threevarieties are made from a blend of dark meat chicken and skin for full flavor and are uncooked and nitrogen frozen to lock in freshness […]
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Weis Markets Launches Weis HealthyBites Podcast
Weis Markets has launched a bi-weekly Weis HealthyBites podcast, hosted by two registered dietitians, to share nutritional guidance and lifestyle tips with listeners. Weis Markets Lifestyle Initiatives Manager Beth Stark and Weis Markets Healthy Living Coordinator Kathryn Long, who both have years of radio experience, host the podcast. The goal of the podcast is to share real-life nutrition tricks […]