Ka-Pop! Snacks, makers of Ancient Grain Popped Chips & Puffs, and Bubba’s Fine Foods, makers of Paleo and Keto-friendly snacks, granolas and private-label goods, have released a merger agreement. This new company, operating as Awakened Foods, will compete in the fastest-growing food trends in the $110 billion global healthy snacks market and the $38 billion […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Opens Bloomingdale Store, Fourth In Illinois
Amazon Fresh has opened its new store in Bloomingdale, Illinois, making it the fourth location in the state. The approximately 40,000-square-foot store is located at 404 Army Trail Road. “I’m delighted to welcome Amazon Fresh to the Bloomingdale community,” said Mayor Franco Coladipietro. “The new store has created hundreds of job opportunities and it gives […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Harps Launches Mobile Rewards Program With Birdzi
Birdzi, a provider of personalized digital customer engagement solutions for grocery retailers, has successfully deployed a mobile rewards app with Harps Food Stores. Harps Rewards was launched in February, following a six-month implementation, and enables the grocer to offer shoppers digital savings, personalization and enhanced shopping experiences, both in store and online. Faced with a new […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
KeHE Launches Crazy Good Campaign To Align With Company’s Growth
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors, a natural and organic, fresh and specialty food distributor, has launched its new brand campaign, Crazy Good. Created to align with the company’s growth and goal to bring goodness wherever KeHE goes, Crazy Good represents a new level of good the company aspires to bring to its partners. The announcement comes on the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Produce News
Kroger Expands Partnership With 80 Acres Farms To 316 Stores
The Kroger Co. and 80 Acres Farms are bringing farm-fresh produce to customers across Ohio. And beginning March 15, 80 Acres will serve 316 Kroger locations across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. “Everyone deserves easy access to fresh, affordable, delicious food,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of fresh merchandising. “This newly expanded partnership […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Adds Online EBT Payment Option
BJ’s Wholesale Club now accepts EBT payments for SNAP eligible items on BJs.com for in-club pickup and curbside pickup orders in Florida and North Carolina. BJ’s members in these states can now seamlessly shop for their groceries on BJs.com for in-club pickup or contactless curbside pickup and use their EBT card for SNAP eligible items […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Ferrero Releases Easter Treats And Launches ‘Kinder Kalendar’
Ferrero is unveiling limited-edition Easter products from Kinder, Kinder Joy, Nutella, Tic Tac, Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth, Ferrero Rocher and Fannie May. In addition to these, Kinder has launched the Kinder Kalendar, an online destination featuring daily activities to help families count down to spring and Easter. The Kinder Kalendar allows families to count down to Easter together with spring-themed activities ranging from seasonal crafts and games to recipes with new […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Bolsters Commitment To Affordable Sustainability With New Charter
Aldi, based in Batavia, Illinois, has revealed a new sustainability charter to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the planet’s resources and ecosystems with a series of initiatives that will be achieved by 2030. The bold approach highlights commitments to lower greenhouse gases, reduce food and operational waste, improve packaging and source responsibly. Each of these […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Market Presents Doña Teresa Reynoso De Gonzalez Award
Understanding the value women bring to the company, Northgate González Market is commemorating International Women’s Day 2021 by recognizing 42 women associates with the Doña Teresa Reynoso de Gonzalez Award. The Doña Teresa Reynoso de Gonzalez Award originated in 2020. Named after the founder’s wife, Doña Teresa, it shines a spotlight on women working at […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Nature Eats Debuts New Almond Chips Called Nutchos
In time for National Chip And Dip Day on March 23, Nature’s Eats – a brand of Texas Star Nut & Food Co. – is launching a first-to-market almond chip, called Nutchos. Now health conscious consumers will have a new snack option over traditional tortilla chips. Nutchos is the first grain-free, almond nut chip made […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Gotham Greens Accelerates Growth With West Coast Expansion
Gotham Greens, a pioneer in indoor agriculture operating high-tech greenhouses across the U.S., has announced its latest greenhouse in California near the University of California-Davis, one of the world’s leading agriculture research and teaching centers. Located in Solano County, California, the first phase of Gotham Greens’ 10-acre greenhouse facility is expected to open in 2021 and will enable the company […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Donates More Than $90K To Local Breast Cancer Groups
In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from the October 2020 initiative “Partners of Hope” to 31 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. This monthlong program reflects the partnership, commitment and support of breast cancer awareness and research that are so vital for […]
Posted inMeijer, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Prepares To Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Teachers In Indiana
In response to a national effort to accelerate the safe re-opening of schools, Meijer is partnering with the Indiana State Teachers Association on plans to launch a series of vaccine clinics at its stores. This will streamline the process for vaccinating teachers and school staff across the state. The retailer said it will hold a […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Issues Open Call To Startups With Ideas To Prevent Food Waste
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has announced its second Innovation Fund open call, inviting eligible innovators with ideas and solutions to prevent food waste to submit an application by April 1 for business support and funding totaling $2.5 million in collective grants. “Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, our stores and associates are on a mission to end hunger […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Klug, Mayer Join Executive Leadership Team At Bashas’ Family Of Stores
Two additions to the executive leadership team of Bashas’ Family of Stores signal a sharpening focus on the customer experience, sustainability and technology for Arizona’s hometown grocer. The family-run company – which operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets – has appointed Sue Klug to its board of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Predicts Clean Beauty Trends For 2021
In celebration of Whole Foods Market’s Beauty Week, experts on the grocer’s Trends Council have unveiled their annual list of top five clean beauty trends for the year: Beauty Goes Waterless, Multitasking Balms, Juiced-Up Skin Care, Upcycled Beauty and Stressed Skin, Meet Ramped-Up Remedies. From beauty products that cut back on water to those that do double-duty, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Louisiana Fish Fry Products Launches Boil Boosters
Louisiana Fish Fry Products has introduced Boil Boosters, a new line of salt-free seafood seasoning blends designed to work in conjunction with existing boil seasoning blends to enhance the flavor of boiled seafood. The latest in a series of new products from the company, Boil Boosters is a first for the market and available for seafood boiling […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s Kitchen And Wolfgang Puck Express Available Through Doordash
Gelson’s, one of America’s top-rated supermarket chains, has partnered with last-mile delivery marketplace, DoorDash, to make it easier to order meals from Gelson’s Kitchen and Wolfgang Puck Express. All 27 Gelson’s stores across Southern California are now available via DoorDash. Customers can visit doordash.com or download the DoorDash app to order menu items and prepared […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, West
‘Crisis Took Serving To A New Level’ At Valley Fresh Market
Store in Solvang gave away toilet paper, started selling barbecue by John McCurry / contributing writer As is the case for many independent grocers, Greg King has spent much of his life in the business. Now 52, he began working at a grocery store when he was 14. His father was in the business during […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
FMI And Kellogg Partner On Nutrition Initiative Post Virtual Event
As part of its mission to feed families and enrich lives, FMI – The Food Industry Association and the Kellogg Co. have donated more than 13,000 servings of cereal to the St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. This was an initiative of the virtual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, for which Phoenix was the live event’s […]