White Plains, New York-based Krasdale Foods, a 113-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery store owners, will spearhead the largest solar rooftop project in the Bronx, adding a 2.7-megawatt system atop its Hunts Point warehouse. As part of the company’s agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation – the lease […]
Category: Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh revolutionized the grocery retail landscape upon its inception in 2007. Emerging as a branch of the tech giant Amazon, the first store opened its doors in Seattle, Washington. Founded on the principles of convenience and innovation, Amazon Fresh aimed to redefine the grocery shopping experience through its online platform and physical locations. Over the years, it has grown exponentially, catering to the evolving needs of customers in the realm of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. As of 2023, the brand boasts a significant presence, with multiple locations established across various states in the U.S.
Distinguished for its seamless integration of technology into the shopping journey, Amazon Fresh continues to expand its reach, delivering an extensive range of products while emphasizing speed and efficiency. The brand’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge advancements in logistics and customer experience has facilitated its steady growth. Amazon Fresh remains dedicated to offering a diverse selection of goods, prioritizing customer satisfaction through streamlined services and an evolving assortment of offerings.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Real Food From The Ground Up Launches Cauliflower Potato Chips
Real Food From The Ground Up is expanding its cauliflower-based snack offerings and entering into a new salty snack subcategory with the launch of Cauliflower Potato Chips. This marks the fifth subcategory that Real Food From The Ground Up has entered. The brand won over consumer taste buds with its versions of crackers, pretzels, tortilla chips, stalks […]
Posted inAssociation News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Independents Critical To Overcoming SNAP Healthy Food Access Hurdles
by Molly Pfaffenroth, NGA senior director of government relations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a study on the barriers to healthy eating experienced by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The barriers cited in the “Barriers that Constrain the Adequacy of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Allotments” report include factors such […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Catalina Crunch Rebrands With Launch Of Keto-Friendly Crunch Mix
Indianapolis, Indiana-based Catalina Crunch, one of the fastest growing keto-friendly snack brands, unveiled its latest innovation, Keto-Friendly Crunch Mixes, while also refreshing its brand identity. Featuring its category-leading and best-selling keto-friendly cereal, the crunch mixes are available in four varieties: Traditional, Spicy Kick, Cheddar and Creamy Ranch. Created with a mission to deliver tasty snacks […]
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
AeroFarms Expands Its Award-Winning Leafy Greens Product Assortment
AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, is expanding its line of leafy greens to include five new items: Baby Bok Choy-The New Spinach, Micro Arugula, Micro Broccoli, Micro Kale and Micro Rainbow Mix. AeroFarms award-winning retail brand of leafy greens is prized for its flavor and is grown using proprietary […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Kerry Releases New Big Train Dairy-Free Beverage Mixes
Kerry, a taste and nutrition company based in Beloit, Wisconsin, has released new dairy-free flavors in its Big Train product family of hot and cold beverage mixes for use by foodservice operators. Fortified with Kerry’s GanedenBC30 — a science-supported probiotic ingredient that helps support digestive and immune health — the four new non-dairy flavors, horchata, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Mooala Launches Four New Plant-Based Milks In Publix
Mooala, a leading maker of organic, dairy-free beverages, has launched four SKUs of plant-based milk at Publix. The Dallas, Texas-based company began rolling out product to the supermarket chain in February, and now Mooala is available in more than 1,200 Publix stores. Headlining the launch is the company’s nut-free, dairy-free and non-GMO Chocolate Bananamilk. This drink […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Undercover Snacks Expands Chocolate Quinoa Crisps Distribution
East Hanover, New Jersey-based Undercover Snacks has expanded distribution, launching its Chocolate Quinoa Crisps in Kroger, Rite-Aid, Loblaws and Stop & Shop, and adding over 5,000 new stores in June. This expansion increases the brand’s retail footprint and further enhances the company’s ability to reach health-conscious consumers who are looking for a snack option that […]
Posted inNational, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Originals, Webinars, Whole Foods
AppCard Talks Future Of Shopper Analytics, Personalized Marketing
Topics were focus of recent Shelby webinar From staff reports Grouping customers has become a tactic of the past and grocers today have an opportunity to fulfill the shopping experience in one trip. The Shelby Report recently partnered with AppCard to host a webinar, “Driving Value For The Grocer: Personalized Marketing and Shopper Analytics.” Participants […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southeast, Whole Foods
Smart Baking Co. Products To Be Carried At 124 Publix Locations
Smart Baking Co. was founded on the idea of making healthy food delicious and accessible to everyone. The baking company is taking another step toward that goal with an extended run with Publix. The company’s healthy snack cakes, Smartcakes, will now be carried at 124 Publix locations. The news comes after the grocery chain began […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Arrive In Sprouts Farmers Market
After launching throughout the Southwest in November 2020, Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes, a collection of authentic, home crafted pasta sauces is available in Sprouts Farmers Market locations from coast to coast. Inspired by favorite recipes from kitchens across America, 25 cents from every jar sold is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Myracle Kitchen Partners With Hoffmann In Creating ‘Barista Mylk’
Myracle Kitchen has created plant-based Barista Mylk specifically for use in coffee, launching into the U.S. and Canada this month. Its unique blend of organic ingredients was developed with the help of global coffee guru James Hoffmann to make it taste and work just like dairy milk in coffee, unlike other alternatives. The project was […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Virgil’s Launches Three New Zero Sugar Flavors To Kick Off Summer
Virgil’s, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reed’s Inc. based in Norwalk, Connecticut, launches three new zero sugar, ketogenic certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Crafted with natural ingredients, these new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Beyond Meat Makes New Executive Leadership Appointments
Beyond Meat Inc., a manufacturer of plant-based meat headquartered in El Segundo, California, has appointed Phil Hardin as CFO, Deanna Jurgens as chief growth officer and Margaret “Jackie” Trask as chief people officer. “We are excited to welcome Phil, Deanna and Jackie to the Beyond Meat executive leadership team,” said Ethan Brown, president and CEO. […]
Posted inBakery News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Aryzta North America Is To Become Aspire Bakeries
Los Angeles, California-based Aryzta North America has changed its name to Aspire Bakeries. Following the sale to private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg earlier this year, the company set out to reintroduce itself with a new name while continuing to focus on growth across its three core brands: La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer and Oakrun Farm […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Double Total Company Net Income With Halo Merchandising
Sponsored content Halo Merchandising can provide retailers the opportunity to double company net income. The Halo Effect is caused by consumer behavior. Grocery consumers buy full meals, not individual items. Fully understanding the Halo Effect and more importantly realizing its potential benefits requires sophisticated AI technology and automation. The Halo Effect should be understood and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Ball Corp. Brings Aluminum Cup To Retailers In All 50 States
Ball Corp.’s first-of-its-kind Ball Aluminum Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states. Between May and June, the cups will be available for the first time in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. “Ball has a long history of being a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Opening Franconia, Virginia Store On May 27
Amazon Fresh is opening its new grocery store in Franconia, Virginia, on May 27, making it the first in the greater Washington, D.C. area and the 13th in the country. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is located at 7005 C Manchester Blvd. and will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. In addition to offering low […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Yesway Opens New Allsup’s Stores In Bangs And Wall, Texas
Convenience store chain Yesway has opened two new Allsup’s stores in Texas, located at 506 E. Hall St. in Bangs, and 9533 Hwy. 87 South in Wall. These represent the most recent in a previously announced series of 27 new-to-industry stores and major raze and rebuilds Yesway will be undertaking within both the Yesway and Allsup’s portfolios over […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
IRI Unveils Program To Support Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses
IRI has launched its Diversity Advantage Program to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods companies to achieve positive organizational growth. The IRI employee volunteer-led program provides pro bono services to micro, diverse-owned CPG brands and is supported by the first wave of retailers, including Ahold Delhaize USA Cos., Amazon and Kroger, […]