Hannaford Supermarkets is helping children build lifelong healthy eating habits through its new Snack Pals Plates program. Through Oct. 31, customers can purchase a Snack Pals Plate located in displays beside the produce section at all Hannaford stores. The Snack Pals Plates are two for $5 and each purchase results in a donation to a […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Northeast
Hannaford Joins Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership
Hannaford Supermarkets has become the first supermarket to join a major effort to support organic dairy farms facing challenges in New England and New York. The Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership came together in 2021 when cancellations of major supply contracts, impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic factors created pressure on organic dairy […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Handy Seafood Introduces Old Bay Crab Cake Minis
Salisbury, Maryland-based Handy Seafood has introduced Old Bay Crab Cake Minis, which can be cooked in a microwave in less than two minutes. “We are thrilled to introduce the Old Bay Crab Cake Minis,” said Tom Quinn, VP of retail sales at Handy Seafood. “The microwaveable crab cake is not only delicious but also answers […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Hershey Introduces Ice Breakers Raspberry Lemon Mints
Ice Breakers has introduced a new sparkling mint flavor – Raspberry Lemon Seltzer. “‘We’ve truly pushed the boundaries of refreshment with our Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints,” said Taylor Schwartz, senior associate manager for brand refreshment at the Hershey, Pennsylvania-based company. “This innovative product delivers a completely new sensorial experience that will redefine consumers’ expectations of mints.” […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Center Store, Northeast
Catania Oils’ Latest Expansion Boosts Storage, Shipping
To enhance its capacity to store finished goods and streamline shipping, Catania Oils has leased a 215,000-square-foot warehouse at 90 Nemco Way in Ayer, Massachusetts. The development comes on the heels of the company’s 51,000 square-foot expansion at 1 Nemco Way last fall. It also will include space for about 60 employees who are housed […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News
Harris Teeter Expands Delivery Across Washington, D.C.
Harris Teeter has expanded its grocery delivery across metro Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on never breaking the cold chain. Groceries are handled by company employees to maintain their temperature throughout the delivery process. They are loaded onto a Harris Teeter refrigerated delivery truck, with frozen items packed in dry ice until they reach the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Rastelli Market Fresh Uses LOC Software For Operational Needs
Sponsored content The start of any great story when it comes to independent grocers, is the family and their values. When we take a look at Rastelli Market Fresh locations in Marlton and Deptford, New Jersey, this story is no different. The Rastelli family values are “Responsibility, Partnership, Trust and Quality.” It is clear that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Launches Live Tracking For Online Delivery
Customers ordering groceries online at more than 200 ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer locations can now track their orders live thanks to a partnership between Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. and Delivery Solutions. The real-time online delivery visibility features, through a platform offered by Delivery Solutions, improve efficiency and ensure quality, according to Wakefern. […]