The UNFI Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 61 nonprofits focused on improving access to quality food while creating a sustainable and equitable food system. These grants, made possible with support and contributions from industry partners, leverage UNFI’s expertise, foster deeper collaboration with target nonprofit organizations and support one or more of the […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
Certco Show Celebrates Impact Of Food On Holidays
The Certco Food Show, held Aug. 13-14 in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated with the theme of the “Holidays.” It kicked off on the evening of Aug. 13, with dinner and entertainment for a packed house at the John Q. Hammons Marriott Ballroom. The event featured guest speaker Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite of Yardley Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Caper Carts Launch
In honor of its 10th anniversary in August, ShopRite of Yardley, Pennsylvania, a family-owned supermarket, is planning a weeklong celebration and kicking off the festivities with the rollout of Caper Carts on Aug. 23 at the store, located at 1603 Big Oak Road. Powered by Instacart technology, the smart shopping carts allow customers to scan […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To 2024 PEOPLE’s Companies That Care List
Publix has been ranked No. 15 on PEOPLE’s Companies that Care list for 2024. The list highlights top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the environment. “We’re honored to be recognized as a company focused on taking care of others,” said Publix […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, New Seasons Market, Sustainability News, West
New Seasons Market Begins Grant Initiative For Local Farmers, Ranchers
New Seasons Market has teamed up with Zero Foodprint to kick off the Restore Northwest Grant Program, providing direct financial support to local farmers and ranchers to improve sustainability. “We believe in fostering an environment where sustainability and the prosperity of our local partners go hand-in-hand,” said Athena Petty, senior manager of sustainability at New Seasons Market. “This grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods To Debut Concord Store, Reopens Renovated Mt. Airy Site
Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer headquartered in Winston-Salem, will open a new store Aug. 29 at 2415 Herrons Nest Place NW in Concord, North Carolina. In addition to the new Concord location, Lowes Foods celebrated a renovation of its Mt. Airy, North Carolina, site. Additions to the Mt. Airy store include Lowes Foods’ originals: The […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aldi, Amazon Fresh, Feature, Southeast, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Mama Geraldine’s Snacks Returning To Grocery Shelves After Plant Burned
Following months of rebuilding after tragedy struck in September 2023, Mama Geraldine’s Cheese Straws and Bodacious Snacks is back in business. Cathy Cunningham, company founder, talked about her journey with The Shelby Report at the 2024 IDDBA Show. At a dinner last fall with some girlfriends in downtown Jasper, Georgia, Cunningham said she received a call […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG, University Of Illinois Forge Data Analytics Partnership
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has partnered with the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business on a data research project that is providing AWG with advanced analytics, while giving participating students a unique edge in their careers. The collaboration brings together the spirit of AWG Brands, AWG’s private brand program, with the data science skills […]