Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Living Greens Farm Expands Vertical Aeroponic Growing Facility

Faribault, Minnesota-based Living Greens Farm is expanding its Midwest operations with the addition of a new innovative indoor facility in Muncie, Indiana, for growing and processing a variety of leafy green product offerings. The all-new facility will open in early 2023 and will occupy a 200,000-square-foot industrial building built in 2015 but yet to be occupied. The […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods

Lightlife Debuts Ready-To-Cook, Plant-Based Tempeh Cubes

Chicago-based Greenleaf Foods has debuted its new Lightlife Tempeh Cubes, a ready-to-cook product innovation joining the brand’s growing portfolio of top-selling tempeh products. The cubes are available on Amazon and in the produce section of Sprouts, New Seasons and Albertsons retail locations in Southern California, with additional availability regionally at Giant and Whole Foods Market […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Southwest

Bashas’ Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Social Media Campaign

As it prepares to officially celebrate 90 years of serving Arizona later this year, Bashas’ is inviting residents to look back and share the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that they have had within its stores.  Until April 30, Arizonans can share their memories by visiting bashas.com or through scanning a special QR code and sharing their […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Natural Products Expo West Recaps Successful Convention Week

Informa Markets’ Natural Products Expo West welcomed the in-person return of the industry’s largest trade show March 8-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.  Now in its 41st year, the event drew more than 2,700 exhibitors and 57,000 plus registered attendees to experience the newest innovations in natural and organic foods, beverages, clean beauty, home products, supplements and ingredients. Expo […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Southeast

MicroSalt Expands Distribution Of SaltMe Potato Chips To Kroger Stores

West Palm Beach, Florida-based MicroSalt Inc. has announced that its SaltMe! potato chips will be distributed to more than 1,400 Kroger grocery stores beginning mid-March. This milestone is a major move for MicroSalt on its mission to provide healthier, full-flavor potato chips by delivering 50 percent less sodium per serving to help people promote better cardiovascular […]

Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods

PB2 Foods Launches Cashew Powder Innovation

Tifton, Georgia-based PB2 Foods, a leader in powdered nut butters since 2007, has released its newest innovation among the plant-based community and beyond with its newest creation: PB2 Cashew Powder.  With no added salt, sugar or preservatives, these cashew powders are made up of non-GMO cashews and are 100 percent kosher, vegan and gluten-free. PB2 Foods’ […]

Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Hart Dairy Awarded Top Environmental, Animal Welfare Certification

Waynesboro, Georgia-based Hart Dairy has been named Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Consumer Reports has rated Certified […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

KeHE Distributors Announces ECOtrade Program At Expo West

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors revealed its new supplier program, the KeHE ECOtrade program, at Natural Products Expo West. The company has pledged the following climate commitments: Decreasing transportation emissions by 20 percent by 2030; Lowering food waste by 50 percent and landfill diversion by 90 percent before 2030; Reducing global warming potential from refrigerants by 20 percent […]