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Albertsons Cos. Partners With Plenty To Offer Indoor-Grown Greens

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. and vertical-farming company Plenty Unlimited have announced an agreement that plans to provide shoppers in more than 430 stores across California with Plenty’s fresh produce. “We pride ourselves on offering fresh, quality products that surprise and delight our customers,” said Geoff White, EVP of merchandising. “Plenty’s data-driven and sustainable methods are […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Cos. Announces Pricing Of Its Upsized Senior Notes Offering

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced the pricing of its upsized private offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of new 3.250 percent senior notes due 2026, issued at par and $750 million in aggregate principal amount of the new 3.500 percent senior notes due 2029, issued at par. The company and its subsidiaries, […]

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Local Hive Launches Initiatives To Support Local American Beekeepers

Local Hive has launched grassroots and national initiatives to help increase awareness of the importance of the American Beekeeper while encouraging shoppers to purchase 100-percent, USA-only honey. The Greeley, Colorado-based company supports local communities and purchases natural, raw and unfiltered honey from more than 150 local American beekeepers from coast to coast. Most people may not know where […]

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United Fresh To Host Retail-Foodservice Partner X-Change

United Fresh is bringing back its retail-foodservice speed dating sessions as part of the offerings of United Fresh LIVE! 365, and timed with the 2020 Washington Conference, Sept. 21-23. Vendors who participate will be guaranteed 10 meetings, 15-minutes each, with retail and foodservice companies looking for new partners and products. More than 20 retailers and […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

WiseChoice Foods Expands To Texas Through United Supermarkets

WiseChoice Foods has established an ongoing distribution partnership with United Supermarkets for the emerging all-natural frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza – A Smarter Way to Pizza starting Aug. 17. Distribution within the United Family will encompass 94 locations including the store brands Albertsons Market, United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street grocery stores throughout New Mexico and Texas. The […]

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Texas Retailers Association Announces Death of Joe Williams

Grocers throughout Texas, the Southwest and nation are mourning the loss of longtime industry leader Joe Williams. Williams was the former VP for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association. He later served as a consultant with the TRA’s Texas Food Council, as well as the Texas Retailers Education Foundation. According to a statement […]

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NFRA Announces March Frozen Food Month Golden Penguin Winners

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its 2020 March Frozen Food Month promotion. While many companies had to modify their March Frozen Food Month plans, NFRA recognized the efforts of the industry during an uncertain time to ensure consumers were able to stock up […]

Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Fairlife, Boardwalk Frozen Treats Partner On New Light Ice Cream

After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]