Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, West

Sensei Debuts New-Look Packaging For Leafy Greens, Salad Mixes

Sensei Farms is introducing new packaging across its line of leafy greens and salad mixes, marking the indoor-grown produce brand’s next step toward a more sustainable future for the food supply. The new design offers the same functional and food safety features retailers and consumers expect from conventional plastic clamshells, but in an eco-friendly form. […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Marks 69th Birthday With Anniversary Celebration

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating 69 years in business by holding a three-day Anniversary Celebration Aug. 15-17, offering its largest sale of the year with giveaways and sweepstakes. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers offers a range of natural and organic grocery options and supplements at 169 stores in 21 states and continues to adhere […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Adds Alabama Supermarket To Growing Portfolio

Publix Super Markets opened a new 48,000 square-foot store July 31 in the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka, Alabama.  The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru. “We are very excited for the opening of Publix […]

Posted inProduce News, Association News, Feature, Meijer, National

Driving Produce Sales As Parents Prepare For 2024-25 School Year

A new study by The Foundation for Fresh Produce reveals most children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. To boost consumption, the foundation has launched a month-long campaign, “Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits.” Designed to promote simple and engaging food, cooking and meal prep “hacks,” the effort aims to instill healthy eating […]

Posted inRaley's, Independent Store News, West

The Raley’s Companies Honors Veterans, First Responders With Discount Program

The Raley’s Companies is offering a new 10-percent discount program for retired and active-duty military, first responders and their families. The discount is available for in-store and online purchases the first Tuesday of each month, as well as on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day. “We are truly humbled by the dedication of our nation’s […]

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Back-To-School Spending Shifts As Parents Sacrifice Loyalty To Stay Within Budget

It may be the dog days of summer, but many families have already made a dent in their back-to-school shopping. With about two months of spending under their belts, some interesting trends are beginning to emerge. Chief among them is that increasing economic pressure is pushing consumers to adjust spending patterns, from how much they […]