Afia, a Mediterranean food company, has made distribution deals with two major retailers, Publix Super Markets in the Southeast and Sprouts Farmers Market nationally. With the addition of these stores, Afia is now in the freezer section of 1,775 stores nationwide. Shoppers will find a variety of Afia’s falafel line of products, including its newest […]
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Lipari Foods Hires Pawlowski As New President, Chief Operating Officer
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named John Pawlowski as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Pawlowski will focus on advancing overall sales growth and profitability and will report directly to CEO Thom Lipari. “John is a great addition to our executive team,” Lipari said. “He will play an important part […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Buy 3 Trig’s Stores
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Skogen’s Festival Foods says it plans to purchase the Trig’s stores in Wausau, Weston and Stevens Point, Wisconsin, from the T.A. Solberg Co. The stores are located at 110 South 17th Ave. in Wausau, 6205 Business Highway 51 in Weston and 1600 Academy Ave. in Stevens Point. Mark Skogen, president and CEO […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Plant-Based News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Tattooed Chef Now Available At Publix Super Markets
Tattooed Chef says six of its entrée bowls are available in approximately 1,200 Publix Super Markets stores as of Oct. 1. Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is one of the largest food retailers in the U.S. The offerings now available at Publix include: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bowl: Creamy cheddar cheese sauce over cauliflower florets topped with panko […]
Posted inRaley's, Bashas', Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
Raley’s To Acquire Arizona-based Bashas’ Family Of Stores
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores says it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Raley’s Holding Co., an independent regional grocer based in California. In a joint video presentation, Edward “Trey” Basha, president and CEO of Bashas’, and Keith Knopf, president and CEO of Raley’s Holding Co., informed Bashas’ employees that its […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Driver Logs 4M Consecutive Safety Miles
On Sept. 28, H-E-B truck driver Danny Guerrero Jr. reached a milestone that few in his field achieve – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident, an achievement only one other H-E-B driver has ever reached. He officially hit the mark as he drove his trailer to the H-E-B warehouse […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Reveals Juntos Award Honorees
Northgate González Market introduced the honorees of the Second Annual Juntos Award during a ceremony held at corporate headquarters this week. Northgate Market’s Hispanic Heritage Month campaign recognizes 20 community leaders who are giving back to the community and awarded $40,000 to nonprofits in their name. “When my family opened the doors to Northgate Market 41 […]
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Whole Foods Co-Founder/CEO Mackey To Retire, Beuchel Is Successor
In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]