Local Hive has launched grassroots and national initiatives to help increase awareness of the importance of the American Beekeeper while encouraging shoppers to purchase 100-percent, USA-only honey. The Greeley, Colorado-based company supports local communities and purchases natural, raw and unfiltered honey from more than 150 local American beekeepers from coast to coast. Most people may not know where […]
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United Fresh To Host Retail-Foodservice Partner X-Change
United Fresh is bringing back its retail-foodservice speed dating sessions as part of the offerings of United Fresh LIVE! 365, and timed with the 2020 Washington Conference, Sept. 21-23. Vendors who participate will be guaranteed 10 meetings, 15-minutes each, with retail and foodservice companies looking for new partners and products. More than 20 retailers and […]
Pull-Ups Introduces Training Underwear With Plant-Based Ingredients
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Pull-Ups is celebrating the launch of its newest product, New Leaf. Pull-Ups New Leaf is made with plant-based ingredients like sugarcane and fluff pulp, carefully selected and crafted to provide the same level of protection parents know and trust from the Pull-Ups brand. Pull-Ups New Leaf is the softest training underwear available on […]
Kroger Celebrates Educators, Parents With Extra Credit Wednesdays
The Kroger Co. is offering more ways to save on back-to-school essentials during its first Teachers and Honorary Teachers savings event this fall. Now through Sept. 9, teachers, school administrators and parents who shop at Kroger Family of Stores on Wednesdays will save an extra 10 percent on general merchandise, including school and craft supplies, […]
4505 Meats Launches Its First Keto-Friendly Snack Mix
San Francisco-based 4505 Meats takes keto-friendly snacking to the next level with the launch of its first-ever snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps. The keto-friendly snack mix will be launched exclusively in Whole Foods stores nationwide and on Amazon. 4505 Cheese-Charrones Snack Mix features bite-sized pieces of Chicharrones and […]
Mighty Lil’ Lentils Is Seapoint Farms’ New Healthy Superhero Snack
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms has introduced its latest innovation – Mighty Lil’ Lentils, a new plant-based artisan crafted snack that comes in four flavors. The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils follows the introduction of the company’s Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety […]
WiseChoice Foods Expands To Texas Through United Supermarkets
WiseChoice Foods has established an ongoing distribution partnership with United Supermarkets for the emerging all-natural frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza – A Smarter Way to Pizza starting Aug. 17. Distribution within the United Family will encompass 94 locations including the store brands Albertsons Market, United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street grocery stores throughout New Mexico and Texas. The […]
Texas Retailers Association Announces Death of Joe Williams
Grocers throughout Texas, the Southwest and nation are mourning the loss of longtime industry leader Joe Williams. Williams was the former VP for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association. He later served as a consultant with the TRA’s Texas Food Council, as well as the Texas Retailers Education Foundation. According to a statement […]
H-E-B Appreciates Texas Teachers With 15% Discount
With a longstanding commitment to supporting Texas educators, H-E-B is extending savings on hundreds of supplies to help teachers prepare for educating Texas students in any location and through any platform this upcoming school year. Now through Aug. 27, teachers across Texas can register to receive a coupon that will give them 15 percent off […]
NFRA Announces March Frozen Food Month Golden Penguin Winners
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its 2020 March Frozen Food Month promotion. While many companies had to modify their March Frozen Food Month plans, NFRA recognized the efforts of the industry during an uncertain time to ensure consumers were able to stock up […]
CitrusAd Delivers Ad Network Growth Spanning 23,350 Retail Stores
New York-based CitrusAd has taken on the additional role of media sales sparking growth for the entire e-commerce ad network. The CitrusAd network has catapulted from reaching 968 retail stores to 23,350 retail stores within just three months, representing nearly $180 billion in sales. CitrusAd expanded its ad network coverage by bringing more media partners […]
Fairlife, Boardwalk Frozen Treats Partner On New Light Ice Cream
After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans To Open New Clubs In New York
BJ’s Wholesale Club says it is opening two new clubs in New York in early 2021. Located in Long Island City and Newburgh, the two clubs will bring local families 25 percent savings compared to grocery store prices and mark the 220th and 221st locations for the company. BJ’s also will open a BJ’s Gas […]
Albertsons Cos. Introduces New Ice Cream, Plant-Based Frozen Desserts
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced 13 new Own Brands frozen desserts in the ice cream aisle. “We’re passionate about innovating based on shoppers’ needs, desires and the latest consumer trends. With these new items, we delivered something to surprise and delight every customer,” said Chad Coester, SVP of Own Brands. “Our new ice creams […]
Minnesota’s Cargill Makes Swift Move Into Plant-Based Protein
Midwest retailers expanding space to keep pace with shopper requests by John McCurry, contributing writer Consumption of plant-based protein products continues to surge across the U.S. This not only includes beef or chicken substitutes, but an array of products. The Plant Based Food Association and the Good Food Institute released a study earlier this year […]
Meat Alternatives, Beyond Meat And Impossible Foods Leading Nationally
by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer Two of the biggest players in the burgeoning plant-based foods industry – Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods – call the West Coast home. Since January, Impossible Foods’ retail footprint has increased more than 30-fold, including 219 H-E-B and Central Market grocery stores across Texas and 1,700 stores owned by […]
Food Lion Expanding Instacart Delivery Service To More Than 300 Stores
Food Lion, in partnership with Instacart, is expanding its grocery delivery service to 302 stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia beginning July 14. Customers in these delivery areas can use Food Lion’s To-Go website or the Food Lion To-Go app to confirm availability and place orders. “Expanding this convenient service to 302 […]
Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network
French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]
Big Y Extends Grocery Price Freeze, Expands List To 15,000 Items
Big Y World Class Market says it has extended its price freeze and, although prices could go down and sales will continue, the list also has been expanded from 10,000 to 15,000 everyday grocery items. The hold on prices will now extend to Sept. 2. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Big Y operates 71 supermarket locations […]
MIDWEST: BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open In Chesterfield, MI On July 31
BJ’s Wholesale Club say it will open its newest club, located in Chesterfield, Michigan, on Friday, July 31. “We’re excited to open our doors at the end of July and provide our community with the convenience and value of a BJ’s membership,” said Malika Harris, general manager of the new store. “The safety of our members, […]
