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Plant Based World Expo Features Industry Leaders, Product Innovations

Companies looking to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based are encouraged to attend the Plant Based World Expo North America, to be held Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York. PBW is the only professional 100 percent plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. Plant Based World Expo will […]

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Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Expands Product Line With Nut Butter Stuffed Dates

Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]

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Harris Teeter President Antolock Retiring, DeBoer Named Successor

Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter today announced President Rod Antolock’s retirement, effective Feb. 1. He will be succeeded by Tammy DeBoer, currently Harris Teeter’s SVP of merchandising, operations and marketing. Antolock has been with the company almost 22 years. “Rod’s leadership has been instrumental to the growth and success of Harris Teeter for more than […]

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Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites For Stress-Free Feast

With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to make it easier for families to enjoy a holiday feast without all the stress. Whether you are hosting for two or as many as 12, Gelson’s offers a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional favorites to plant-based dinners and an à la […]

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Meijer Recognized As Industry Leader In Sustainable Freight Supply Chain

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received two SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recognizing the retailer as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. “We appreciate the EPA’s continued support of our innovation and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint,” said Tom McCall, VP of logisticsr. “At Meijer, we […]

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KeHE Announces New Distribution Partnership With Erewhon

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors and Erewhon have signed a distribution agreement to enable and support the retailer’s growth and expansion plans. A Los Angeles-based organic grocer and café, Erewhon, helped pioneer the organic food movement and grown to six current locations with several more planned openings. The driving momentum resides in the success of the […]

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Kroger Foundation Gives Grant To Atlanta’s MUST Ministries

MUST Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the basic needs of families in crisis across metro Atlanta, has received a $240,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation for a new “farmer’s market style” mobile food pantry bus. “We are excited about supporting the important work of MUST Ministries,” said Felix Turner, manager […]