Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Alliance Retail Group, Swiftly Unveil Retail Media Network

Alliance Retail Group has launched its Retail Media Network in conjunction with Swiftly, offering more than 1,400 independent retailers a way to connect more personally with their 22 million unique consumers through digital and in-store campaigns. “What sets our Retail Media Network apart is that our retailers will receive 100 percent of the dollars we […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Honors Top Suppliers

Whole Foods Market has announced the 16 brands receiving its 2023 Supplier All-Star Awards for promoting excellence through quality, innovation, value and sustainability. “We are proud to shine a spotlight on this committed group of suppliers and the remarkable contributions they’ve made to enriching our customer’s shopping experiences, advancing our purpose, and pushing the boundaries […]

Posted inBakery News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Nature’s Bakery Adds Salted Caramel To Brownie Line

Nature’s Bakery, known for its fig bars and other soft-baked snacks, debuted a new flavor of its brownie line at Natural Products Expo West on March 14–16 in Anaheim, California. The Salted Caramel Brownie is made with whole grains, dates and vegan chocolate. Salted Caramel Brownie follows the launch of Nature’s Bakery’s Double Chocolate Brownie in July 2023. In less […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, Whole Foods

Study Reveals Top Grocers Based On Consumer Preference

Market Force’s newest syndicated research covering grocery retailers suggests that consumers are still focused on pricing and promotions, but that slowing inflation has allowed them to also choose grocers based on convenience, cleanliness and variety of merchandise. H-E-B, Fry’s, King Soopers, Brookshire Grocery and Food Lion rank at the top of consumer preference, receiving the […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Center Store, West, Whole Foods

Chosen Foods To Debut Sauces, Spreads At Expo West

Chosen Foods will debut three dip and drizzle sauces, a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and a squeeze bottle package at Natural Products Expo West 2024 Hall E booth 5606. The company’s mission is to replace bad fats with the good ones by incorporating 100-percent pure avocado oil as a key ingredient in its products. Available at Walmart and on Chosen […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Lundberg Becomes Leading Regenerative Organic Certified Brand

Lundberg Family Farms, a grower of organic rice and maker of packaged rice and rice snacks, has become the leading U.S. Regenerative Organic Certified food brand introducing more than 70 products across its portfolio. Last year, Lundberg became the first U.S.-grown rice brand to launch Regenerative Organic Certified rice. “We have a massive opportunity to positively impact consumers’ plates […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Selects Participants For LEAP Program

Whole Foods Market has announced the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP advances Whole Foods Market’s core value of supporting local and emerging suppliers by creating mentorship opportunities for cohort participants with Whole Foods Market experts, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods To Open ‘Daily Shop’ Format Store In NYC

Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, quick-shop store format to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with easier access to fresh offerings. The new format – Whole Foods Market Daily Shop – will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located […]