Posted inMeijer, Harps Food Stores, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Prepares For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26, Meijer pharmacies are preparing for an influx of customers disposing of their unused and expired prescription medications. A national initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Drug Take Back Day aims to prevent drug misuse and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings or overdoses. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Acquires Di Bruno Bros.’ Branded Product Portfolio

Wakefern Food Corp. has acquired the Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of specialty products that is distributed nationally to wholesale and retail customers. A specialty food retailer and supplier of gourmet cheeses and cured meats in the Philadelphia area since 1939, Di Bruno Bros. was also one of the first specialty grocers to begin selling its […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Butterball Launches Cook From Frozen Turkeys

Butterball has introduced its Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey, a new offering for the Thanksgiving holiday. Created with convenience in mind, the new Cook from Frozen turkey requires just two steps: unwrap and roast, with no thawing required. The most popular questions received by the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are about how and when to thaw […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Expands Footprint With Fresh Encounter Acquisition

SpartanNash has acquired Fresh Encounter Inc., a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky that operates under the retail store banners Community Markets, Remke Markets, Chief Markets and Needler’s Fresh Market. Owned by third-generation grocers Michael Needler Jr. and Julie Anderson, Fresh Encounter has been a food distribution customer of SpartanNash for 58 years. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Donates To Local Northeast Schools

Weis Markets has donated funds to local schools in the Northeast during its fourth annual Weis 4 School program. “Weis 4 School is a convenient way for Weis Markets customers to make a difference at local schools by doing their regular grocery shopping,” said Weis Markets Director of Public Relations Dennis Curtin. “Donations generated through […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, The Kroger Co., West

Tech Jobs, Recreation Drawing Folks To Utah’s Wasatch Front

Dave Davis, president and CEO of the Utah Food Industry Association, said it’s good to live in Utah. There are several reasons for that. “Fiscally, we’re in a good place,” Davis said. “I think that both our legislative branch and our executive branch do a good job of managing the economy here in the state.” […]

Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest

Fresh Thyme Market Reveals Top 10 Food Trends For 2025

Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest-based grocer, has released its second annual food trend predictions for 2025. The report – which is in collaboration with retail data and intelligence provider SPINS – is the only one of its kind in the region and leverages shopping behaviors to spotlight the top 10 food trends that will shape […]