Smart Baking Co. products are now available at Wegmans. The Sanford, Florida-based bakery is supplying Smartcakes and Smartbuns to a select number of the chain’s stores, with the potential for expansion. Our goal at Smart Baking Co. is to give everyone, regardless of dietary needs, delicious, healthy options,” said Dave Heuvel, co-founder and VP of […]
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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SOUTHWEST: Dunnhumby: H-E-B Dethrones Trader Joe’s As Top U.S. Grocery Retailer
Dunnhumby, a customer data science company, released its third annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the $700 billion U.S. Grocery market. For the first time, H-E-B was rated the top U.S. grocery retailer, bumping Trader Joe’s from the top spot which the discounter has held the last two years. The regional […]
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Lehi Mills Launching Its First-Ever Vegan Line Of Mixes
Lehi Mills, a family-run mill located in Lehi, Utah, is launching its first-ever line of vegan mixes. The product line includes a vegan pancake/waffle mix, vegan brownie mix and vegan raspberry muffin mix. Starting early 2020, Lehi Mills customers will find the new vegan products on the company website and on Amazon. Shortly after the […]
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Updated: Strikes End At Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota UNFI DCs
According to multiple media outlets, Teamsters Local 414 members have returned to work at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) facilities in Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Teamsters Local 414 drivers, warehouse and maintenance workers went on strike Dec. 12 at the Fort Wayne UNFI distribution center to protest their claims of the company’s violations of federal […]
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Clabber Girl Rex Coffee Espresso Baking Chips Now Available At Walmart
Clabber Girl Corp. has brought its Rex Coffee Espresso Baking Chips exclusively to Walmart stores, with 12-oz. packages now available at more than 2,000 locations. The company says the product offers a new twist on traditional semi-sweet chocolate baking chips, bringing together coffee and chocolate flavors. Rex Coffee, an artisan, small-batch roastery that has produced coffee […]
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Mercato To Offer One Year Of Unlimited, Free Grocery Delivery For $1
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, is putting its popular Mercato Green annual membership on sale for $1 (a $96 value) on Small Business Saturday. Mercato wants to encourage food shoppers to “shop small” year-round by providing this one-time, 24-hour offer for its delivery membership program on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints Rupp EVP, Chief Customer And Digital Officer
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Chris Rupp EVP and chief customer and digital officer, effective Dec. 3. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corp., where she most recently served as GM of the company’s Xbox business engineering team. Rupp will be responsible for integrating and enhancing customers’ experiences across all digital touchpoints, accelerating the […]
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Salsify Ranks 87th On Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500
Salsify, a product experience management (PXM) platform, has been ranked 87th on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500. This ranking highlights the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Salsify is the only Boston-headquartered software company to rank in the top 100 of the Fast 500. A significant driver of […]