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 […]
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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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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
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, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
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 […]