Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, Northeast, Whole Foods

Pastene Announces Brand Refresh With New Packaging Labels

Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene has announced a brand refresh celebrating family meals and traditions that includes new labels, a tagline and a refreshed logo. The updates represent a new look to the company’s iconic yellow and red packaging, but the ingredients remain the same. “A lot has changed over the years, but through it all, we’ve always […]

Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Ball Corporation Collaborates With Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres Tour

Westminster, Colorado-based Ball Corporation, a global provider of sustainable aluminum cans, cups and bottles, will be a key partner in helping Coldplay advance its commitment to make the Music Of The Spheres World Tour environmentally beneficial. Ball will provide its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup to Coldplay’s venues across the U.S. and select venues internationally – helping to reduce […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix VP Litz To Retire At End Of May

Lakeland, Flordia-based Publix has released that Chris Litz, VP of product business development for meat, seafood, bakery, grocery refrigerated and frozen, will retire from the company, effective May 31. “Over the years, Chris has led and supported strategic efforts to improve our operations and service to our customers,” said Kevin Murphy, president. “We appreciate his […]

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 […]