Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has recently donated funds to Colorado-based La Puente Home. La Puente Home Inc. is a non-profit that provides a safety net of services where people get what they need to stabilize, heal and thrive. Its programs vary in response to the effects of poverty that the members of their […]
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Posted inProduce News, Food Lion, Southeast
Shuman Farms Celebrates Beginning Of Vidalia Onion Season
Shuman Farms, a grower and shipper in the sweet onion industry, is celebrating the beginning of the Vidalia onion shipping season, marked by a series of events with partners Food Lion and Royal Food Service. The Vidalia onion season began on April 17 with Shuman Farms sending the first shipment from its Cobbtown, Georgia, facility. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG Names 2024 Excellence Award Winners At Annual Meeting
Associated Wholesale Grocers has named the winners of several Excellence Awards as part of its 2024 AWG Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting. Top Excellence Awards recipients were Lou Fox Community Service Award winners John McKeever family of McKeever Enterprises Inc.; Jim and Barbara Queen family of Queen Enterprises L.L.C.; and Store Manager of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Supply Chain News, Whole Foods
Amazon Adds Grocery Delivery Subscription For Prime Members
Amazon has introduced a new grocery delivery subscription benefit, available to Prime members and customers using EBT in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the U.S. At $9.99 per month for Prime members, the subscription offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders of more than $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and a variety […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, IGA, National
American Egg Board Aims To Educate IGA Shoppers, Retailers
The Independent Grocers Alliance is working with the American Egg Board, the U.S. egg industry’s national marketing organization, to help it get in front of shoppers at the more than 2,000 IGA grocery stores and deliver egg education and marketing resources to retailers. From recipes to social media content, these resources aid the American Egg […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join DoorDash Marketplace
Wakefern Food Corp. has joined DoorDash’s marketplace platform, which offers delivery for groceries and daily essentials. The cooperative members own and operate 365 supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and Dearborn Market banners. Through May 12, shoppers can enjoy 40 percent off their orders of at least […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Big Y’s Store Remodels Focus On Sustainability First
Big Y has been making significant strides in enhancing its stores across the region, opening 26 locations since 2022. These remodels align with the company’s broader strategy to focus on sustainability and modernize its retail spaces to create a more enjoyable shopping experience. The new store design incorporates modern elements to inspire guests and reflect […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, WK Kellogg Donate $50K To Battle Creek Public Schools
Through Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger, WK Kellogg Co. and Meijer donated $50,000 to Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan, supporting more than 350 middle school students who play sports. A check presentation and celebratory event was held at Battle Creek’s Springfield Middle School on April 18, where company representatives from WK Kellogg Co. and Meijer, Tony the Tiger and school […]