More than half of the states in which Albertsons Cos. operates have taken action to halt the rise in opioid-related deaths by passing legislation to allow pharmacies to dispense the opioid antagonist naloxone, or Narcan, without a prescription. That is, in part, why Albertsons Cos. has specially trained nearly 3,000 pharmacists to administer the FDA-approved Narcan Nasal […]
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New England Dairy Farmers Discuss Strategies For Success
Hundreds of dairy farmers and agricultural leaders from New England and New York gathered at the recent 18th annual Vermont Dairy Producers Conference in Burlington to hear from a panel of experts about strategies to ensure dairy farms remain a vibrant part of the local economy. Conference organizer Reg Chaput, a dairy farmer from North Troy, reports […]
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CFA Combines Annual Meeting And Industry Trends Dinner
The Connecticut Food Association’s (CFA) annual meeting and Industry Trends & Dinner Reception will be held March 2. This event replaces the former annual meeting typically held in January and the Hall of Fame Dinner in April. CFA President Wayne Pesce said, “We have combined the two events into one in an effort to recognize […]
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Giant Eagle Pilots Home Delivery In Pittsburgh’s South Hills
Giant Eagle has rolled out Curbside Express Home Delivery in Pittsburgh’s South Hills region, with a targeted outreach to Village Square Market District customers who frequently use the store’s Curbside Express pickup service. In the coming weeks, the company plans to expand the home delivery pilot to communities in five South Hills zip codes, including […]
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Snyder’s-Lance Invests In Natural/Organic Manufacturer
Snyder’s-Lance plans to invest in Natural Foodworks Group (NFG), a food manufacturer specializing in natural and organic products. According to Snyder’s-Lance, the strategic partnership aligns with its mission to expand better-for-you options focused on ingredients, quality and taste. “We are thrilled to partner with the team at Natural Foodworks, a leader in manufacturing innovative and delicious […]
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New England Food Show Offers Something For All
The New England Food Show (NEFS), which begins Sunday and runs until Tuesday at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is the largest trade show in the Northeast for food retail and foodservice buyers, as well as hospitality professionals. The annual show highlights products from the agriculture and forestry; meat, poultry and seafood; food and beverage; […]
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Mom’s Organic Market Begins Sales Of Insects, Will Host Tasting Saturday
Mom’s Organic Market is introducing a selection of sustainable insect proteins to its store in Washington, D.C.’s, Ivy City neighborhood. The family-owned and -operated retailer says its interest in entomophagy was spurred by a trip to Mexico’s La Merced Market. There, Mom’s VP of Produce and Grocery Lisa de Lima and VP of Wellness Steve […]
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New N.H. Greenhouse Yields Fresh, Sustainable Year‑Round Greens
Lēf Farms (lēf stands for Let’s Eat Fresh and is pronounced “leaf”) was formed in Loudon, New Hampshire, to transform the way New England retailers and foodservice operators get their greens. Company officials say the goal is to give customers “incredibly fresh,” tasty greens that are carefully grown nearby, “not clear across the country”—year-round. The […]