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Amazon Fresh Opens New Location In Oak Lawn, Illinois

The new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is now open to the public. Located at 4031 W. 95th St., it is the third Amazon Fresh store to open in the state. “The Village of Oak Lawn is thrilled to welcome Amazon Fresh as the main anchor at the newly redeveloped Oak Lawn Commons,” […]

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The Pioneer Woman Launches New Seasonings Line

The Pioneer Woman, a leading lifestyle brand represented by Earthbound Brands, will launch a new line of custom seasonings created in partnership with Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc., the premier spice blend manufacturer. Inspired by fan-favorite recipes from Ree Drummond, known as The Pioneer Woman, the new spices bring her signature flavors into consumers’ kitchens nationwide. […]

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Whole Foods Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Virtual Cooking Classes

Whole Foods Market, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has released “Gourmet Date for Good,” a series of three virtual live cook-along events to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at home in three unique ways. Organized by Whole Foods Market and hosted by comedian Heather McMahan, actress Tabitha Brown and comedian Matt Bellassai, each event is designed for […]

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Mr. Peanut Donates $5 Million To Reward Acts Of Extraordinary Substance

A year after Mr. Peanut’s death and rebirth as Baby Nut, the 105-year-old legume is officially back with a new purpose to pay it forward to put more substance into the world. Mr. Peanut will search out the everyday actions by people to make someone’s day brighter and the world a little better. Beginning this week, Mr. […]

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Innovations Driving Growth For Grocers Amid Crisis

Grocery is thriving, but sustained success will require tech and a fresh plan By Stefan Kalb / Shelf Engine In 2020, major grocery chains including Walmart, Target, Albertsons and Kroger saw steady revenue increases, with roughly 10 percent year-over-year growth. Not surprisingly, online revenue jumped even more dramatically – exceeding 240 percent for some grocers. […]

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Sheetz For The Kidz Raises More Than $1.8 Million In 2020

Sheetz for the Kidz, an employee-driven charity supporting underprivileged children, raised more than $1.8 million for children in need in 2020. Sheetz is a family-owned and -operated restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic. “This past year, the need to help children in our communities was greater than it ever has been, and our incredible […]

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Amazon Fresh Store To Open Jan. 28 In Schaumburg, IL

The Amazon Fresh store in Schaumburg, Illinois, will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 28. The Schaumburg location, at 16 A East Golf Road, is the second Amazon Fresh store to open to the public in Illinois. The approximately 45,000-square-foot store will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. PT daily. From 7-8 a.m. the store […]

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Smart Baking Co. Products Now Available At Publix

Fans of Smart Baking Co. who live in the Southeast now have another way to get their hands on the company’s snack cakes.  “As a Florida company, we are thrilled to see our products on the shelves at Publix,” said Dave Heuvel, Smart Baking Co.’s co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing. “More and more […]

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Ferrero Brings Special Joy To Valentine’s Day With Limited-Edition Treats

From significant others and best friends to kids or classmates, Ferrero’s 2021 Valentine’s Day lineup has something to make all Valentines feel special. The lineup includes new offerings and upgrades to favorites from Ferrero Rocher, Golden Gallery, Butterfinger, Crunch, Tic Tac and Kinder Joy. Consumers can head to Ferrero’s Pinterest page for creative inspiration to celebrate the love, which features shoppable […]

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Kind Introduces Commitments To Address Inequality, Inequity

New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has announced its continued efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health and representation. In partnership with the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), an organization striving for racial justice to create a more equitable society […]

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Bob’s Red Mill Adds Almond To Line Of Protein Powders

Bob’s Red Mill will add Almond Protein Powder to its line of single-ingredient protein powders, which includes Hemp, Soy and Whey. This move is in response to consumer desire for plant-based protein powder options, with the niche category experiencing a strong increase in year-over-year demand. The newest offering provides 20 grams of protein per serving […]

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Dunnhumby: COVID-19 Propels Amazon To Top U.S. Grocery Retailer

Dunnhumby has released the fourth annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a year dominated by COVID-19, Amazon eclipsed last year’s winner, H-E-B, and runner-up, Trader Joe’s, to take the top spot. Due to strong COVID-driven momentum, Target broke into the first quartile of […]

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Artisanal Brand New Oh Mommy! Macadamia Oil Spray

Milkadamia, a producer of macadamia nut products, has launched its new line of macadamia nut cooking oils. The savory umami shines through in the brand’s Oh Mommy! and the macadamia flavor gives dishes a delicate buttery taste. Both Oh Mommy! and Pure Macadamia flavors come in a 4.7-oz. spray that will retail for $11.99. The pure macadamia flavor […]

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PB2 Launches Industry First Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter

In yet another first for the peanut butter market, PB2 Foods, the Tifton, Georgia-based pioneer of powdered peanut butter, has launched its newest innovation: PB2 Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter.  “Finally, health-conscious peanut butter lovers who prefer crunchy over creamy no longer have to pick a side,” said Craig Entwistle, CEO of PB2 Foods.  Like other offerings in the […]

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Amazon Fresh Now Hiring For New Seattle, Bellevue Grocery Stores

Amazon is now hiring for its two new Amazon Fresh grocery stores that will open in King County, Washington. The company plans to fill hundreds of full- and part-time positions, including managerial roles, at stores located in Seattle and Bellevue. New Amazon Fresh employees will join more than 80,000 full- and part-time Amazon employees already […]

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Market Profile: COVID-19 Struck And So Did Fresh 3Bros Stroopwafels

Unsurprisingly, the biggest challenge for Fayetteville, Georgia-based 3Bros Stroopwafels was generating sales during a time of uncertainty – the COVID-19 outbreak. “In March, we had just finished building our commercial bakery in Fayetteville,” said Leslie Vliegen, who owns 3Bros with husband Guido. “We entered the market at a particularly difficult time. Fortunately, our stroopwafels are […]

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Rosie Helps Independent Retailers, Wholesalers Adapt To Shifting Market

New service called Cater debuted before holidays by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In 2012, Nick Nickitas founded Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers. His goal was to “level the playing field,” giving local businesses the tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. “We’ve seen the music industry get completely reshaped as […]

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COVID-19 Pandemic Can’t Alter Weis’ Overall Approach

CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]

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Winter Sweetz To Host ‘Sweeter in Texas’ Sweepstakes Through Jan. 15

Mission, Texas-based Winter Sweetz, a grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, is launching “Sweeter in Texas,” a sweepstakes to celebrate Texas’ red grapefruit season during the holidays and through the New Year. “This season’s harvest is one of our very best yet, and we are thrilled to share our excitement to ignite demand this year by way […]

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Blue Diamond 110th Annual Meeting Shows Challenges, Achievements

The 110th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting countered the challenges of 2020 with a sense of accomplishment for the present and optimism for the future.  “We are a growth business by choice, and I’m confident in declaring that the best is yet to come,” said Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers.    In his […]