A new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Chevy Chase, Maryland, opened at 7 a.m. Aug. 26 at 5463 Wisconsin Ave. It is the first location in Maryland and the third to open in the D.C. region. Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Amazon Fresh offers a new, low-priced grocery option and supports the community […]
Category: Northeast
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Chobani Moves Away From Plastic With Paper Cup
New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has launched a paper cup, marking a milestone in its efforts to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves. Chobani’s new product innovations – oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers – already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After two years of development, it will […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Smile Beverage Werks Coffee Pods Earn BPI Certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded Smile Beverage Werks’ commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its environmental certification. The BPI Certification is a rigorous, science-driven process. Vetted products are tested to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards and meet additional restrictions on carcinogens, BPA and fluorinated chemicals like PFAS. The BPI mark enables consumers to identify and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available At Giant Food Pharmacies
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, again is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at all 152 of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children, with no appointment required. The vaccinations are administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “The health of our community is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Of Roosevelt Blvd. Launches ‘Fresh to Table’
The ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia debuted Fresh to Table, a reimagined store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh, on-trend foods and easy to prepare ingredients and meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Additionally, Fresh to Table offers new digital conveniences designed to help customers save time and money while providing great […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Elects Cooper To Board Of Directors As An Individual Member
The PepsiCo Inc. Board of Directors has elected Edith W. Cooper as an independent member of the board. Cooper, 59, will join the board and the audit committee effective Sept. 1. She spent more than two decades of her career with The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., most recently serving as EVP and global head of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop’s Campaign To Support USO Raises Over $1.78 Million
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop’s annual “Support Our Service Men and Women” fundraising campaign that benefits the United Service Organizations raised a record breaking $1.78 million. A global, non-profit organization, the USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. Since the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
UNFI And RangeMe Accelerate Growth Between Retailers And Suppliers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has reached a new milestone in its relationship with RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines new product discovery between more than 200,000 suppliers and retailers. The evolved relationship between the companies, which have worked together for the past four years, enhances the ability for retailers and emerging suppliers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. And ShopRite Pilot Kardex Vertical Storage Unit
Wakefern Food Corp. is piloting the Kardex Remstar Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module storage solution at the ShopRite in Kingston, New York, to enhance the store’s online shopping service. Wakefern – the logistics, merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite stores – is the second grocery retailer nationwide to utilize this space-saving technology. The Kardex Remstar […]
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Chrissy Teigen And Sir Kensington’s Launch Honey Mustard Fry Sauce
New York-based condiment brand Sir Kensington’s has launched a Honey Mustard Fry Sauce developed in partnership with Chrissy Teigen, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and TV star. Teigen’s new Honey Mustard Fry Sauce is made from premium, non-GMO ingredients, including Grade A mustard seeds and Fair Trade organic honey, and the bottle is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Launches Accelerator For Diverse-Owned Suppliers
Chicago, Illinois-based Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine for the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, has launched an accelerator for diverse-owned suppliers. The accelerator is designed to share Ahold Delhaize USA’s companies’ knowledge and networks with participants. It also promotes supplier diversity as Peapod Digital Labs looks to support Ahold Delhaize USA’s […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts Back-To-School Wellness Webinar Series For Parents
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is hosting a free, live educational and interactive webinar series for parents of elementary and middle schoolers called Back-to-School Wellness Checklist. Taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 and at noon on Aug. 26, the webinars will be led by the grocer’s team of nutrition partners, registered dietitians and pharmacists. During the webinars, Stop & Shop’s trained and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern, ShopRite Adopt Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Wakefern Food Corp., one of the largest retailer-owned grocery cooperatives in the U.S., is adopting the latest in RPCs (reusable plastic containers) in its produce department to improve quality, sustainability and lower costs for customers. By partnering with companies such as IFCO and Tosca that specialize in RPCs, Wakefern is able to maximize supply chain efficiency through […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Launches Annual Pediatric Cancer Fundraising Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, has launched its 17th annual pediatric cancer fundraising program to support pediatric cancer research initiatives during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Giant aims to raise at least $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running from Aug. 13 to Oct. 8, from the sale of $5 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Treats Fans With Limited-Edition Skittles Shriekers
New limited-edition, Skittles Shriekers are hitting shelves nationwide, just in time for Halloween. Hidden inside each pack of Shriekers are super-sour Skittles that appear to look like the rest yet bring an unpredictable punch of sour flavor. “Skittles is always looking for new ways to surprise fans with unexpected flavor experiences,” said Tanya Berman, Mars […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Boston Beer Co. Partners With PepsiCo For Launch Of Hard Mtn Dew
Boston, Massachusetts-based The Boston Beer Co. and PepsiCo plan to enter a business collaboration to produce Hard Mtn Dew alcoholic beverage. The partnership unites Boston Beer’s world-class innovation and expertise in alcoholic beverages with one of PepsiCo’s most iconic and beloved brands. Adults of legal drinking age will experience the Hard Mtn Dew flavors, all with […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Comb & Hive Offers Modern Take On Traditional Wine
Comb & Hive is a crisp wine made with wildflower honey and real sugar fermented with orange blossom flower and a hint of fizz. Comb & Hive takes a renewed approach to wine by turning honey and sugar into a sparkling wine. This latest innovation from Heineken USA will be test-marketed in Denver and Nashville […]
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Good Housekeeping Magazine Recognizes Nature’s Garden Probiotics
Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020. This award builds on the momentum of the brand’s extensive line of probiotic dried fruit […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Awards 2021 Ridge Scholarships To 22 Students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has chosen the winners of its 2021 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Twenty-two students who represent PFMA’s membership earned the scholarships based on their academic record, school and community involvement, a submitted essay and required recommendations. “Congratulations to these deserving students on all of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
StarKist Launches Premium White Chicken In Single-Serve Pouch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist Co. has launched its newest innovation, StarKist Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties, Premium White Chicken and Premium White Chicken 25 percent Less Sodium, the new products can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, used in a sandwich, added to any salad along with many […]