Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has posted positive results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended Dec. 31. Net sales increased $24.8 million, or 25.8 percent, over the same period in fiscal year 2013 to $120.6 million—due to a $14.6 million increase in sales from new stores and a $10.2 million, or 10.6 percent, increase […]
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Tennessee Senate Approves Wine-In-Grocery Bill
The Tennessee Senate voted 23-8 Thursday morning to approve a bill that would let grocery stores, big-box retailers and convenience stores sell wine, largely following a plan put forward by the state House of Representatives earlier in the week, the Tennessean reports. After seven years of debate, senators agreed to legislation that would let voters […]
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Ken’s New Market Founder Dies At 87
Mr. Kenneth C. Techau, 87, founder of Ken’s New Market that today operates three stores in Kentucky, died Sunday at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was 87. Born in Round Lake, Minn., on March 15, 1926, to the late George and Alma Schmidt Techau, Mr. Techau was a member of Daybreak Community Church in Lexington […]
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Kroger Completes Merger With Harris Teeter
The Kroger Co. and Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. completed their merger on Tuesday. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Harris Teeter shareholders will receive $49.38 per share of Harris Teeter common stock. The deal is valued at approximately $2.5 billion. “We are pleased that our merger is complete and look forward to bringing together […]
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Blue Bell Kicks Off New Year With New I Love Chocolate Flavor
Blue Bell is launching a new limited-edition flavor to kick off 2014. I Love Chocolate ice cream is now available in stores and is a milk chocolate ice cream combined with dark chocolate-filled chocolate hearts, chocolate-coated cake pieces and a chocolate icing swirl. “This is our first new flavor of the year,” said Carl Breed, […]
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The Fresh Market Opening Alexandria, Va., Store Wednesday
The Fresh Market is opening a new store in Alexandria on Wednesday, marking the specialty grocer’s 12th store in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The store, at 3680 King St., is located in the Bradlee Shopping Center. “We are excited to open our new store in Alexandria and to expand our reach in Virginia,” said Craig Carlock, […]
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Congress Finally Reaches Compromise On Farm Bill
The negotiations over the Farm Bill could be at an end, as late yesterday House and Senate committees reached a bipartisan agreement on the Farm Bill that has been delayed for more than a year. The bill, which still needs to be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before going to […]
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Two New Oreo Flavors Will Hit Shelves Next Month
Original Oreos will soon have company in the cookie aisle. The brand is releasing two new flavors: Cookie Dough and Marshmallow Crispy. Both will be available for a limited time starting Feb. 3. Oreo, a brand of Mondelez International, premiered its television commercial during the Grammys on Sunday for the newest flavors and revealed a […]
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Snyder’s Of Hanover Enters Flavored Corn Snacks Category
Snyder’s of Hanover has launched Korn Krunchers, a new line of boldly flavored corn snacks. Available in three flavors, the bite-sized crunchy snacks are baked and seasoned to deliver big, bold taste and a light, crispy texture, according to the company. “We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of consumer-desired snack trends,” said […]
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RiceSelect Introduces Healthy Blends Incorporating Chia, Jalapeños, Mushrooms
RiceSelect is introducing three varieties to its product lineup. Incorporating RiceSelect’s proprietary Texmati and arborio rice, the new selections are packed with healthy additions like chia, jalapeños and mushrooms and provide an inspiring alternative to the typical side dish, according to Alvin, Texas-based RiceSelect. Royal Blend with Chia is nutritious combination of Texmati Light Brown, […]
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Nonni’s Biscotti Rolls Out Greener Product Packaging
Nonni’s Foods, North America’s leading biscotti baker, is introducing a vibrant and more environmentally-friendly packaging for its Biscotti grocery store packs, on retail shelves beginning this month. In an effort to reduce waste, Nonni’s says it has removed the plastic tray from 85 percent of its Biscotti grocery cartons. The company estimates the leaner, greener […]
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AG New England Acquires Bi-Wise Market, Will Operate As Sully’s
Bi-Wise Market of Allenstown, N.H., is selling its business to Associated Grocers of New England. “Bi-Wise Market has been in operation since August of 1966 and was founded by ‘Mighty’ Mike Genest and continues to be run by the Genest family,” says Mike Bourgoine, president and CEO of AG of New England. “Since that time, […]
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Mrs. Green’s Opens First Virginia Store Today
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market is opening its first Virginia store today at 12995 Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fairfax. The new store boasts 100 percent organic produce, a fresh bakery and gourmet coffee bar, all-natural vitamins and supplements as well as prepared meals, among other features. Mrs. Green’s says it is a neighborhood store, passionately […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
Goya Appoints Tejada VP Of Sales
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S., has appointed Luis Tejada as VP of sales. Tejada returns to Goya with 23 years of experience in strategic business development and project management. He served as VP of marketing and development at White Rose Food. Prior to White Rose, he was regional strategy manager […]
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Morton Salt Refreshing Brand This Year As Iconic Salt Girl Turns 100
Morton Salt is launching a year-long campaign in honor of the Morton Salt Girl, who marks her 100th year as the face of the brand in 2014. Morton Salt also is refreshing its brand this year by updating its logo and introducing a new packaging design system. “This is a milestone year for Morton Salt,” […]
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Former Supervalu CEO McKay Dies At 96
Longtime grocery man Mr. George William McKay Sr., who served as Supervalu’s CEO in the ’70s, died Wednesday at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 96. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 300 West Wayne St., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Born March […]
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Gluten Free Growth Projected For 2014
Gluten free looks poised for continued growth in 2014, according to new research conducted on behalf of FreeBird chicken. Four in 10 health-conscious respondents (41 percent) plan to buy more gluten-free products this year, with 57 percent intending to buy the same amount as they did in 2013. Notably, 70 percent of those surveyed said […]
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Number Of Meat-Eaters Still Up, Though Americans Have Cut Back On Red Meat
As January continues, many consumers continue to forge ahead with healthy eating habits as part of New Year resolutions. Indeed, despite prevalent health trends encouraging consumers to eat less red meat, and 90 percent of consumers eating some kind of red meat at least once a month, new research from Mintel reveals some 39 percent […]
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Publix To Open First North Carolina Store Next Month
Publix Super Markets will officially enter the North Carolina market next month as it opens its first store in the Tar Heel State. The long-awaited Charlotte area store in Ballantyne is located at 11206 Providence Rd. W. and is expected to open by the end of February. The store’s groundbreaking was held last March, and […]
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Whole Foods Debuting ‘Dark Rye’ TV Series Tonight On Pivot
Whole Foods Market and Pivot, Participant Media’s TV network targeting Millennials, is launching a television series called “Dark Rye.” The first episode, hosted by Kirk Lombard, a Bay Area fisherman and forager, airs at 9:30 p.m. (ET) tonight. Dark Rye was created as an online magazine by Whole Foods Market in 2012. The publication, through […]