East Hanover, New Jersey-based Undercover Snacks has expanded distribution, launching its Chocolate Quinoa Crisps in Kroger, Rite-Aid, Loblaws and Stop & Shop, and adding over 5,000 new stores in June. This expansion increases the brand’s retail footprint and further enhances the company’s ability to reach health-conscious consumers who are looking for a snack option that […]
Category: Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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AppCard Talks Future Of Shopper Analytics, Personalized Marketing
Topics were focus of recent Shelby webinar From staff reports Grouping customers has become a tactic of the past and grocers today have an opportunity to fulfill the shopping experience in one trip. The Shelby Report recently partnered with AppCard to host a webinar, “Driving Value For The Grocer: Personalized Marketing and Shopper Analytics.” Participants […]
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Smart Baking Co. Products To Be Carried At 124 Publix Locations
Smart Baking Co. was founded on the idea of making healthy food delicious and accessible to everyone. The baking company is taking another step toward that goal with an extended run with Publix. The company’s healthy snack cakes, Smartcakes, will now be carried at 124 Publix locations. The news comes after the grocery chain began […]
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Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Arrive In Sprouts Farmers Market
After launching throughout the Southwest in November 2020, Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes, a collection of authentic, home crafted pasta sauces is available in Sprouts Farmers Market locations from coast to coast. Inspired by favorite recipes from kitchens across America, 25 cents from every jar sold is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. […]
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Myracle Kitchen Partners With Hoffmann In Creating ‘Barista Mylk’
Myracle Kitchen has created plant-based Barista Mylk specifically for use in coffee, launching into the U.S. and Canada this month. Its unique blend of organic ingredients was developed with the help of global coffee guru James Hoffmann to make it taste and work just like dairy milk in coffee, unlike other alternatives. The project was […]
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Virgil’s Launches Three New Zero Sugar Flavors To Kick Off Summer
Virgil’s, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reed’s Inc. based in Norwalk, Connecticut, launches three new zero sugar, ketogenic certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Crafted with natural ingredients, these new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers […]
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Beyond Meat Makes New Executive Leadership Appointments
Beyond Meat Inc., a manufacturer of plant-based meat headquartered in El Segundo, California, has appointed Phil Hardin as CFO, Deanna Jurgens as chief growth officer and Margaret “Jackie” Trask as chief people officer. “We are excited to welcome Phil, Deanna and Jackie to the Beyond Meat executive leadership team,” said Ethan Brown, president and CEO. […]
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Aryzta North America Is To Become Aspire Bakeries
Los Angeles, California-based Aryzta North America has changed its name to Aspire Bakeries. Following the sale to private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg earlier this year, the company set out to reintroduce itself with a new name while continuing to focus on growth across its three core brands: La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer and Oakrun Farm […]
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Double Total Company Net Income With Halo Merchandising
Sponsored content Halo Merchandising can provide retailers the opportunity to double company net income. The Halo Effect is caused by consumer behavior. Grocery consumers buy full meals, not individual items. Fully understanding the Halo Effect and more importantly realizing its potential benefits requires sophisticated AI technology and automation. The Halo Effect should be understood and […]
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Ball Corp. Brings Aluminum Cup To Retailers In All 50 States
Ball Corp.’s first-of-its-kind Ball Aluminum Cup is now available for purchase at major retailers in all 50 states. Between May and June, the cups will be available for the first time in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. “Ball has a long history of being a […]
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Amazon Fresh Opening Franconia, Virginia Store On May 27
Amazon Fresh is opening its new grocery store in Franconia, Virginia, on May 27, making it the first in the greater Washington, D.C. area and the 13th in the country. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is located at 7005 C Manchester Blvd. and will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. In addition to offering low […]
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Yesway Opens New Allsup’s Stores In Bangs And Wall, Texas
Convenience store chain Yesway has opened two new Allsup’s stores in Texas, located at 506 E. Hall St. in Bangs, and 9533 Hwy. 87 South in Wall. These represent the most recent in a previously announced series of 27 new-to-industry stores and major raze and rebuilds Yesway will be undertaking within both the Yesway and Allsup’s portfolios over […]
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IRI Unveils Program To Support Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses
IRI has launched its Diversity Advantage Program to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods companies to achieve positive organizational growth. The IRI employee volunteer-led program provides pro bono services to micro, diverse-owned CPG brands and is supported by the first wave of retailers, including Ahold Delhaize USA Cos., Amazon and Kroger, […]
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What Independents Can Learn From Amazon Fresh
by Jim Dudlicek / director, NGA Communications and External Affairs Amazon continues to expand into the world of brick and mortar grocery. Moving beyond its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the e-tailer has unfurled a banner in its own name: Amazon Fresh, a hybrid of traditional grocery store and Amazon innovation, from checkout tech to pricing […]
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Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks
Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]
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Georgia Fuzzies Packaging Receives APD Awards Recognition
From more than 2,200 entries worldwide, Georgia Fuzzies has been recognized by Graphic Design USA’s 58th anniversary American Package Design Awards in the category of package and point-of-purchase design for branding, packaging and general design excellence. Noted as “exceptional, with a solution that is creative, strategic and well-executed,” by Gordon Kaye, editor of Graphic Design USA, […]
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Milk Cult Launches Four Ice Cream Novelties At Whole Foods
Milk Cult, a Washington D.C.-based ice cream company, is launching four hand-crafted, made from scratch ice cream novelties at Whole Foods. Over the last decade, Milk Cult has created more than 100 ice cream flavors with locally sourced dairy from Maryland and Pennsylvania and produced four of its best creations, including two vegan options, for […]
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Stuffed Puffs Filled Marshmallows Launches New Cookies ‘N Creme Flavor
Stuffed Puffs, the filled marshmallow company, has debuted its newest flavor, Cookies ‘n Creme – a vanilla marshmallow stuffed with white creme and chocolate cookie crunch. A new resealable bag preserves the freshness of the first bite. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by the brand, six in 10 respondents said that snacks […]
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Piedmont Candy Launches Thinful, A Low-Sugar Indulgent Snack Mix
Piedmont Candy, a handcrafted sweets company based in Lexington, North Carolina, has launched Thinful, the first low-sugar indulgent snack mix with only two grams of sugar and 60 calories per half-cup serving. The proprietary blend of natural sweetener has as much as 70 percent less sugar than comparable brands. The flavor is sweeter than table […]
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Amazon Expands In-Garage Grocery Delivery To More Cities
Key by Amazon In-Garage Grocery Delivery is expanding to everywhere grocery delivery from Amazon is available, providing service to more than 5,000 U.S. cities and towns. Launched in five cities last November, Key delivery can now be used by millions of eligible Prime members to have their Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market groceries delivered […]