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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 […]

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New Amazon Fresh Location To Open In Naperville, First In Illinois

Amazon is opening a new 35,000-square-foot Amazon Fresh location on Dec. 10 at 3116 S. Route 59 in Naperville, Illinois. This store is the fifth Amazon Fresh location to open its doors, and the first in Illinois. The Naperville store will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. CT daily. The first hour, 7 to […]