Posted inGrocery News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.

Several Grocers, Distributors Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’

Multiple grocers and distributors have been named by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Recognized For Supporting Local Seafood Economy

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has honored Hannaford Supermarkets with one of three inaugural “Gulf of Maine Tastemaker” awards, recognizing local businesses for their exceptional contributions to the seafood industry. Hannaford was recognized in the “Local” category for having “consistently worked with more than 20 local suppliers to ensure customers have access to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Rosauers, West, Whole Foods

Rosauers Supermarkets Signs On For Site In Belgrade, MT

Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, Montana, just northwest of Bozeman, according to Venture West Development, a real estate firm handling the project. The company said Jackrabbit Crossing is positioned to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gallatin Valley community, which boasts a population of 127,880 […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market, Kellanova Donate $5K To Support Boys And Girls Clubs

In a community effort to address childhood hunger, Northgate González Market and Kellanova have donated $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana. This donation will support the Boys and Girls Club’s programs aimed at alleviating food insecurity in the community. The check presentation took place at Northgate Market’s Fontana store. “With 34 million people […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods

Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion

Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]

Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AWG Brands Expands Best Choice Produce Snacks

AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched its new Best Choice produce snack program. Designed to merchandise in grocers’ produce departments, the program offers a curated selection of 15 natural snacks. “We’re continuing to see growth in the category based on analytics from the AWG Partner Gateway […]

Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National

Report: Dollar Stores Hit Rural Independent Grocers Hardest

Independent grocery stores have long been a staple of rural America. However, according to a new study by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), the rise of dollar stores poses a threat to these independent grocers. Economists from ERS, North Dakota State University and the University of Connecticut recently investigated the implications of the growth […]