Posted inIngles Markets, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast

Ingles Markets Begins Curbside Pickup Service With Aruba

Ingles Market and Aruba have embarked on a major network upgrade that will modernize the grocer’s operations and, in some locations, enable new services like contactless ordering and curbside pick-up that have become critical for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingles began an upgrade and replacement of its Cisco infrastructure two years ago, swapping out […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods

Smart Baking Co. Products Now Available At Publix

Fans of Smart Baking Co. who live in the Southeast now have another way to get their hands on the company’s snack cakes.  “As a Florida company, we are thrilled to see our products on the shelves at Publix,” said Dave Heuvel, Smart Baking Co.’s co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing. “More and more […]

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

Meijer Seeking Midwest-Made Products For Localization Summit

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants. “We are proud to be a Midwestern retailer and want to carry products that highlight our communities,” said Peter Whitsett, Meijer EVP of merchandising and marketing. “Each Meijer […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

WisePies Pizza Wins 2020 SMSDC Idol Competition

WiseChoice Foods’ WisePies Pizza won the 2020 SMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Idol competition developed by the certifying agency, Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). WiseChoice Foods showcased its development and 2020 launch of the retail WisePies Pizza brand. The clean-label frozen pizza line had […]

Posted inCOVID News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Aldi To Support All Employees Who Choose To Take COVID-19 Vaccine

Batavia, Illinois-based grocery retailer Aldi is removing obstacles for its workers to access the COVID-19 vaccine, if they so choose. The company is working closely with state and local officials across the U.S. to ensure front-line workers remain prioritized, and Aldi has unveiled its plan to support employees. Aldi is ensuring that all hourly workers who wish […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods

Ferrero Brings Special Joy To Valentine’s Day With Limited-Edition Treats

From significant others and best friends to kids or classmates, Ferrero’s 2021 Valentine’s Day lineup has something to make all Valentines feel special. The lineup includes new offerings and upgrades to favorites from Ferrero Rocher, Golden Gallery, Butterfinger, Crunch, Tic Tac and Kinder Joy. Consumers can head to Ferrero’s Pinterest page for creative inspiration to celebrate the love, which features shoppable […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Kroger Pharmacies In Georgia

On Jan. 15, Kroger’s Atlanta division announced that every Kroger pharmacy in Georgia has the COVID-19 vaccine available. The vaccine is in limited supply and currently offered to healthcare workers; first responders: individuals ages 65 and older and their caregivers; and residents and staff of long-term care facilities. Vaccinations at Kroger pharmacies are by appointment […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

Figueres Joins Impossible Foods’ Board Of Directors

Christiana Figueres has joined food tech startup Impossible Foods Inc.’s board of directors. An internationally renowned leader on global climate change policy, Figueres has decades of experience in collaborative diplomacy. She is currently a founding partner at the Global Optimism Group, which works to build a resilient mindset around the climate crisis and inspires leaders from […]