Safeway Inc. kicked off its annual fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Wednesday to support healthcare services for those living with neuromuscular diseases and global MDA research initiatives. The nationwide campaign runs through Sept. 3, giving customers the opportunity to help fight muscle disease by contributing at the register to MDA’s “Make a […]
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Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Super Saver Stores Contribute to Firefighter Relief Efforts
Lincoln, Neb.-based Super Saver stores joined with the Cornhusker Chapter of the American Red Cross to deliver much-needed water to areas struck by wildfires in the Niobrara River Valley of north-central Nebraska. Super Saver answered a call for water from the Red Cross by donating nearly 7,000 bottles. The pallets of water will replenish supplies […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Grand Island, Neb., Super Saver Helping Firefighters
The Super Saver store in Grand Island, Neb., is making it convenient to assist firefighters battling wildfires in the Niobrara River region of north-central Nebraska. Customers can ask cashiers to round up their total bill with the extra amount going to the American Red Cross Central Plains Chapter. Larger contributions also will be accepted. The […]
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Olive Crest Hosts Annual ‘Every Child’ Event
On July 12, Olive Crest held its 6th annual “An Education for Every Child” at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, Calif. Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of more than 50,000 abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. The organization works to meet the individual needs of kids […]
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Stater Bros. Opening New Hesperia Store On Aug. 1
San Bernardino, Calif.-based Stater Bros. will open its newest and most modern supermarket in Hesperia on Wednesday, Aug. 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the parking lot at 8 a.m., and the new Stater Bros. Hesperia supermarket will open for business at 8:30 a.m. After Wednesday, the new Supermarket will be open […]
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables
Spartan-Hosted ‘Fresh Experience’ Sells Out
In the food industry, everyone’s looking for the next hot product and the newest food trend. But where does this all originate? What sparks a trend, captures a palate, alters our diet—and kitchen habits—and launches a new (or improved) food product? Long before products hit the grocers’ shelves, thousands of hours of research, agricultural engineering, […]
Posted in, Northeast
Shaw’s Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Maine Stores with Trailer Donation
Shaw’s Supermarkets recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its stores in Auburn and Lewiston, Maine. The company commemorated the occasion by donating a trailer to the Good Shepherd Food-Bank as part of its commitment to supporting the organization’s critical mission to provide food to those in need. The newly revamped stores were designed to offer […]
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Clif Bar Campaign Pledges $100K To Protect Places We Play
Clif® Bar’s Meet the Moment program invites outdoor enthusiasts to inspire and be inspired, empowering them to protect the places we play by sharing their photos and stories of outdoor adventure at www.MeettheMoment.com. Through user interaction with the site, Clif Bar will donate up to $100,000 to five nonprofits dedicated to preserving the outdoors. Each […]
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Scholarship Program Provides Family Businesses Insight Into Produce Advocacy
The United Fresh Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program. The program awards up to four scholarships for employees of family-owned businesses to attend United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Public Policy Conference (WPPC) in October. Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary airfare, hotel and registration to attend the […]
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New Line Of Duchy Originals From Waitrose Cookies Coming To America
All-natural Duchy Originals from Waitrose cookies, from the brand founded by Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, are being introduced in the U.S. this month. Traditionally baked by Walkers Shortbread in the Scottish Highlands, they will be available initially through WalkersUS.com and then in gourmet and natural food stores. The new line adheres to the […]
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C.H. Robinson Continues Support of Bike Ride for Multiple Sclerosis
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the world’s largest third party logistics companies, has announced that it is, for the third straight year, the title sponsor for the Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride. The ride takes place June 9-10. This two-day bike ride is the largest cycling event in Minnesota covering approximately 150 […]
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Colorful Harvest Hosts Strawberry Guitar Auction For ‘Lifting Lives’
Colorful Harvest, one of the fastest growing produce companies on the West Coast, is holding an online auction of a Musical Harvest strawberry guitar to benefit the Academy of Country Music’s (ACM) charity Lifting Lives®. The custom built guitar was signed by award-winning country artists at the recent ACM Awards show in Las Vegas, including […]
Posted in, Southeast
Publix Launching CMN Balloon Campaign for 21st Year
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises life-saving funds for its member hospitals, announced May 24 that Publix Super Markets will host its spring “Miracle Balloon” campaign, starting May 26 and running through June 15. The annual fundraiser will help improve the lives of sick and injured children in the five Southeastern states in […]
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Pringles, USO Support Troops With ‘Taste Of Home’ Free Cans Of Pringles
Pringles is teaming up with the USO (United Service Organizations) this Memorial Day to honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a “Taste of Home.” Pringles is delivering more than 43,000 free cans of Pringles to USO Centers to be distributed to troops deployed around the world in appreciation of their […]
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Americans Support Doubling Food Stamp Value At Farmers Markets
Three-quarters of Americans support a nationwide program to double the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly food stamps) when used at farmers markets, according to a recent survey commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The poll finds strong support for making produce affordable and accessible to all Americans and that, officials at […]
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Whole Planet Foundation Launches Green Lifestyle Mobile App
Whole Planet Foundation and BlueAvocado have launched a “Make Change. Not Waste.” mobile iPhone application that rewards Whole Foods Market® shoppers with coupons for green lifestyle actions, while raising awareness and funds for poverty alleviation. The app provides shoppers with badges and coupons from a catalog of 45 green lifestyle behaviors including recycling, using a […]
Posted in, Beverage News, West
FreshWorks Pledges $125M Loan Fund To Bring Fresh Food To Neighborhoods
The California FreshWorks Fund has announced that a coalition of grocers, banks and other entities are collaborating on a $125 million loan pool effort to get more fresh food made available in low-income neighborhoods. The Sacramento Business Journal reports that the fund will offer grocers access to alternative financing options as well as incentives to […]
Posted in, Southwest
Newman’s Own Donates To Food Banks For ‘Loser’ Challenge Winners
The seven contestants from the March 27 episode of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” have received their challenge award of 60,000 pounds of food from Newman’s Own. The competitors loaded trucks May 8 with 30,000 pounds of Newman’s Own products, the total amount of weight lost up to that date on “The Biggest Loser,” which airs […]
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HumanKind Water Wins Walmart’s ‘Get On The Shelf’ Contest
Walmart has announced the final winners of its Get on the Shelf contest, HumanKind Water, PlateTopper and SnapIt Eyeglass Repair Kit. More than 4,000 inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses from across the country entered the contest with video submissions for products ranging from household wares and children’s toys to organic food and green items. More […]
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Kroger Again a Sponsor of Fiesta Atlanta
Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, will again support Fiesta Atlanta in 2012. The 6th annual Fiesta Atlanta will take place at Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday, May 6. Kroger continues to promote and serve the growing Latino community. Its display area at the festival will include a “Kroger Isle,” featuring an interactive area […]