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Maine Craft Soda Maker, Capt’n Eli’s Soda, Unveils Its First Diet Drink

Capt’n Eli’s Soda has added Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer to its line of all-natural bottled soda. The new flavor joins the company’s current selection of Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Pop, Blueberry Pop, Orange Pop and Strawberry Pop. Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer is made with a natural sugar substitute that […]

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Unilever Names Terry Thomas EVP Of Customer Development

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever U.S. named Terry Thomas as EVP of customer development. He succeeds Gina Boswell, who is retiring after eight years at the company. Thomas joined Unilever more than six years ago, leading the East Grocery accounts as well as the dollar/value, emerging and military channels. In 2018, Thomas took over leadership […]

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Musser’s Markets Selling Its Three Pennsylvania Stores To Giant

Giant Food Stores has reached an agreement with Musser’s Markets to acquire its three Pennsylvania locations in Columbia, Lebanon and Quarryville. The stores are located at 35 Friendly Drive, Quarryville; 3985 Columbia Avenue, Columbia; and 1750 Quentin Road, Lebanon.  “We were honored when the Musser family contacted us about purchasing their wonderful locations,” said Nicholas Bertram […]

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Weis Markets To Offer BrightFarms Leafy Greens, Herbs

Weis Markets will begin offering products from BrightFarms Inc., a producer of locally grown leafy greens and herbs, in its produce departments. Weis will offer a variety of BrightFarms lettuce, which is grown sustainably in hydroponic greenhouses to supply customers with year-round local produce. BrightFarms greens are picked at the height of freshness and delivered […]

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Vera Roasting Grows Line Of Resveratrol-, CBD-Infused Coffees

Dover, New Hampshire-based Vera Roasting Co., makers of the only CBD coffee infused with the antioxidant resveratrol, is expanding its line of CBD-infused coffees with the release of a new higher-dosage organic Wellness Blend Coffee containing 300mg of CBD in a 12-oz. bag.  “We are excited to expand our CBD-infused product lines to include a […]

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WaffleWaffle Products Now Under Happi Foodi Brand

Consumers can now find WaffleWaffle products under the Happi Foodi brand. In 2018, the founders of WaffleWaffle launched Happi Foodi, a line of frozen appetizers and entrees. Appetizers include Buffalo-Style Chicken Avocado egg rolls, Mozzarella and Jalapenos and Tostones with Fruit Salsa; entrees include Whiskey-Flavored Meatballs, Korean Style Beef and Ramen, Skewerless Kabobs, Chicken and […]

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Giant Plans Two-Level Urban Flagship Store In Downtown Philadelphia

Giant Food Stores is planning to develop a new, two-level urban flagship Giant store in downtown Philadelphia overlooking the Schuylkill River, furthering the company’s investments and commitment to the Philadelphia market. Coming on the heels of the company’s launch of Giant Heirloom Market, the new plan accelerates the company’s aggressive growth plan while investing in […]