New York-based Restaurantware has launched a collection of more than 50 no-added PFAS sugarcane take-out and catering products. Restaurantware’s Pulp Safe line includes compostable plates, cups, trays and take-out packaging containers produced from repurposed sugarcane fiber. The expansion covers all addressable segments in the catering, fast food, delivery, buffet, grocery, hospitality and restaurant markets. The Pulp […]
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New-Look ShopRite Reopens, Ready To Serve Staten Island
Mannix Family Supermarkets, a family-owned and -operated Staten Island, New York-based company, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the ShopRite of Forest and Richmond. A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration June 11 featured store samplings and performances by jugglers and a local high school marching band. The company shared in a statement on LinkedIn that […]
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UNFI’s Regional Restructuring Aimed At Efficiency, Service
Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI said its decision to consolidate four operating regions into three will enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers. The restructuring to three regions – East, Central and West – will eliminate about 150 roles, primarily in management or supervisory positions, according to the company. In March, UNFI named Erin Horvath […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods’ President Muzyk Announces Retirement
Bronx, New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods has announced the upcoming retirement of Michael Muzyk, president of the company and an icon in the food distribution industry. Muzyk’s retirement will commence at the end of 2023. After a career spanning almost 30 years, Muzyk has been looking forward to enjoying more downtime with family and friends […]
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UNFI Concludes 2023 Annual Natural Holiday Show
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. held its Natural Holiday Product Show June 7-8 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, where it showcased natural products to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming holiday selling period. More than 2,500 customers visited more than 730 exhibitors during the two-day show. […]
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Hershey Meets Consumers’ Demands For Wellness Options
Sponsored content Shoppers in 2023 are making candy purchase choices based on the occasion and their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Consumer spending trends show that they want new options. A better-for-you (BFY) portfolio gives shoppers more opportunity to incorporate wellness into the snack foods they enjoy while maintaining the great taste and flavor they […]
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Harris Teeter Launches Delivery In Baltimore, Greater Maryland
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched delivery to customers across Baltimore and throughout greater Maryland. The retailer will deliver fresh products and grocery essentials to customers’ doorsteps by company employees To commemorate the launch, Harris Teeter donated $10,000 to the Maryland Food Bank and launched a fundraising campaign to donate an additional $25 for each eligible grocery […]
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Giant Eagle Introduces Leap Media Group For Brand Engagement
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle announced the launch of Leap Media Group, an internally-developed retail media network that taps into the retailer’s engagement with more than four million households driven by its myPerks loyalty platform. Leap Media Group allows brands to leverage the insights garnered through its loyalty programs to reach consumers during decision-making moments. After more than […]