Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods

IHA’s Inspired Home Show Discusses Convention’s Success

The Inspired Home Show 2022 wrapped up on March 7 at McCormick Place in Chicago after three days. It was the first time that the event, formerly known as the International Home and Housewares Show, has taken place since 2019. Twenty thousand attendees and more than 1,000 exhibiting companies signed-up to discover new products, reconnect with […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods

HFactor Unveils New Design, Debuts Blackbeary Flavor And Multi-Pack

New York-based HFactor, a manufacturer and distributor of hydrogen infused water, has debuted a refreshed look for its eco-conscious, recyclable packaging and launched a multi-pack option that includes four 11-ounce and four 20-ounce pouches of the top-selling Original HFactor.  HFactor’s new pouches and cans feature bold colors and a wavy pattern flowing across the packaging to draw […]

Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast

Meijer Earns Top Score On HRC’s Best Places To Work Scorecard

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This marks the retailer’s third consecutive year earning the highest possible score on the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.  “This designation recognizes the efforts our […]

Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods

MamaMancini’s Secures New Authorizations Into Tier-1 Retailers

East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has announced new authorizations and shipments of products into tier-1 national and regional food retailers, club stores and a distributor to a major European airline carrier. Beginning in April, MamaMancini’s will commence a major rotation joint merchandising program with all 600 Sam’s Clubs for its branded Jumbo Meatballs. The company […]

Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest

Central Market Introduces New Mushroom Varieties To Its Stores

Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will begin growing exotic mushrooms in select stores, including Dallas Preston-Royal, Austin North Lamar, Austin Westgate, Southlake, San Antonio and Houston. Varieties will include Blue Oyster, King Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushrooms. They will be grown in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases, or mini farms, which mimic a damp, shaded forest floor. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Kroger Announces $1.1M Investments To Advance Racial Equity

The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. Foundation has announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments. Both the Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program reflect measurable progress toward Kroger’s “Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” plan, a 10-point commitment to help build more equitable, inclusive communities. The Changemaker Grant […]

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

Kroger Hosts Business Update In Orlando, FL

The Kroger Co. hosted the company’s 2022 Business Update on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, where management provided an update on the company’s strategy of leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. Following the event, Kroger hosted an in-person tour of the company’s customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida. “As we reflect on the past […]