Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Northeast

Gotham Greens, Grateful Dead Launch Grateful Greens

On the heels of Gotham Greens’ 10th anniversary celebration, the New York-based company has launched a new series of musical marketing partnerships featuring some of the most iconic bands and musicians that connect fans to their communities. Gotham Greens has entered into a partnership with the band, the Grateful Dead, on a limited-edition packaging and […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West

Don Lee Farms’ President Goodman Named ‘Philanthropist Of Year’

Donald Goodman, president of Don Lee Farms, has been named the “2022 Philanthropist of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The Los Angeles Business Journal event, sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and The Los Angeles Rams, honored “the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that […]

Posted inAssociation News, BJ's Wholesale Club, National, Nonfood Items

FMI Welcomes Pharmacy DIR Regulatory Reforms

FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ announcement of a final rule on Medicare Part D that would lower point-of-sale drug costs for consumers while also providing pharmacies with greater price transparency. Even though the rule does not go into effect until 2024, FMI anticipates this regulation will […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Concept Store May 6 In Warwick, RI

BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the opening of a BJ’s Market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. Located at 375 East Ave., BJ’s Market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s Market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

United Supermarkets Announces New Location In Wichita Falls, TX

United Supermarkets, joined by city officials and other community representatives, announced a new store in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joining two other United Supermarkets and a Market Street, this will be the fourth United Family store in the city. Located at 2720 Southwest Parkway, the United Supermarkets store will feature a full-service pharmacy with everything from […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast, Sustainability News

Publix Donates 50M Pounds Of Produce From Farmers To Food Banks

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast. Launched in response to farmers being forced to discard produce they could no longer sell due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix began purchasing produce directly from impacted farmers and donating […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West

La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches

Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]