TruMoo, in celebration of Halloween, is introducing two limited-edition milks. Lowfat Vanilla TruMoo will be tinted bright orange. It and TruMoo Chocolate will feature creative, Halloween-inspired labels. TruMoo Limited Edition Halloween milks can be enjoyed on their own or “used to brew up a cauldron of diabolically delicious drinks,” according to TruMoo. “With the success […]
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NGA Announces Expanded Show Floor And Pavilions For 2014 Show
The National Grocers Association (NGA) says the expo floor at the 2014 NGA Show in Las Vegas will be expanded. Based on the success of the 2013 show, which saw record attendance and a sold-out exhibit hall, the 2014 NGA Show will have even more space allowing for expanded and new pavilions that showcase innovations […]
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Eggland’s Best Eggs Get A Pink Makeover To Support Breast Cancer Awareness
For the fourth year in a row, Eggland’s Best will help raise awareness for breast cancer by stamping its eggs with a pink “EB” alongside the signature Susan G. Komen Running Ribbon. In 2013, America’s No. 1 branded egg company has donated $50,000 to Komen to help fund its mission, which includes innovative breast cancer […]
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Alvarado Street Bakery Named A 2013 Great Place To Work
Great Place to Work Institute named Alvarado Street Bakery No. 23 on its annual Best Small & Medium Workplaces in the U.S. list, which is published in Fortune magazine. The Petaluma, Calif., company was selected from hundreds of businesses across the country in a process that consisted of employee questionnaires and a workplace audit. Great […]
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Wonder And Other Former Hostess Bread Brands Return To Stores
Four of America’s best-known bread brands, including the classic Wonder bread, are returning to grocery store shelves across the country this week. Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods, a leading producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the U.S., acquired the brands from Old HB Inc. (formerly Hostess Brands) in July. The brands have been off […]
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Iowa Grocers Partner With Governor’s Office To Prevent Bullying
Throughout the month of October, participating Iowa grocers will be asking their customers in the checkout lane if they would like to donate $1 to help prevent bullying in Iowa schools. According to the 2012 Iowa Youth Survey, 57 percent of students said that they had been bullied at school in the last 30 days. […]
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Weis Markets’ CEO Leaves Company
Weis Markets Inc. President and CEO David J. Hepfinger has left the company to pursue other interests. Company Vice Chairman Jonathan H. Weis replaces him as interim CEO. Robert F. Weis remains company chairman. “We thank Dave for his service and contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Weis. Hepfinger also has […]
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Grocery Outlet Opening 200th Store On Saturday
Grocery Outlet will open its 200th store Saturday in Sacramento Pocket, Calif. “We are thrilled to add our 200th store to the list of successful, locally owned and operated Grocery Outlet stores,” said MacGregor Read, co-CEO at Grocery Outlet and grandson of founder Jim Read. “This is a major accomplishment for our team and, more […]
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New House Farm Bill Cuts $39B From SNAP Budget
The House of Representatives passed its latest version of the Farm Bill Thursday with a vote of 217-210. One of the most widely debated issues, food assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is cut by $39 billion in the current version. According to Feeding America CEO Bob Aiken, who recently undertook the SNAP […]
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Michigan Governor Declares Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week. He signed the proclamation this month in Lansing. In the proclamation Snyder states, “…the independent retailers in Michigan have always been dedicated to the public in their delivery of services in the marketplace throughout the State of Michigan by assuring customer satisfaction, providing […]
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Study: Consumers Still Purchasing Private Label As Much As Previous Year
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that shoppers seem to be keeping their private label shopping habits consistent with last year. Some shopper segments appear to be increasing their acceptance of private label with more than a third of shoppers still saying that they are buying more […]
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First Lady Asks Marketers To Target Kids In Healthy Food Ads
The Let’s Move! champion and First Lady Michelle Obama held a food marketing summit Wednesday with representatives from food, beverage, media and entertainment companies. Obama noted progress that has been made in the country’s ongoing fight against rising obesity rates and said she’s open to a “lively and constructive dialogue about how we market food […]
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Moo & Oink Moves Into Minnesota And Wisconsin With Roundy’s Deal
Chicago barbecue brand Moo & Oink is expanding to two new states by introducing its products at two Roundy’s banners, select Pick ‘n Save in Wisconsin and select Rainbow in Minnesota. Moo & Oink is known for its Chicago-style full and meaty rib tips, hot links, sausages, breakfast links and patties, chicken nuggets, High-Five BBQ […]
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COO Thueringer To Retire After 47 Years With Coborn’s
Coborn’s Inc. today announced that its COO Bob Thueringer will retire after reaching 47 years of service on June 30, 2014. He will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. Thueringer joined Coborn’s in 1967, bagging groceries at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids with the original intent of working his way through college at […]
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Just Born Releases Mike And Ike Halloween Candies
Just Born Quality Confections is releasing two Halloween-themed editions of Mike and Ike fruity, chewy candy. Mike and Ike Mummy’s Mix and the new Mike and Ike Vampire Variety are perfect for trick-or-treaters this Halloween, Just Born says. All Mike and Ike Halloween mixes and others, including Original Fruits, Tropical Typhoon, Berry Blast, Red Rageous […]
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Instacart Brings Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service To Chicago
Instacart, a service that can deliver groceries from multiple local stores within an hour, has expanded to Chicago. Items from Trader Joe’s can be ordered and delivered by an Instacart personal shopper. Additional items from Dominick’s, Whole Foods and Costco will be added in the coming weeks, allowing customers to combine items from all four […]
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The Piping Gourmets Rolls Out GFCO Certified Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies
The Piping Gourmets has launched GFCO-certified gluten-free and dairy-free cake batters and added its own vegan frosting to create gluten-free Whoopie Pies by The Piping Gourmets. “Our line of frozen dessert products focuses on delivering top attributes sought by today’s consumers: gluten free, dairy free, certified vegan and kosher and Non-GMO,” says Carolyn Shulevitz, co-founder […]
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Non-GMO Foods Take The Spotlight
One of the hottest topics in the food industry today is whether or not foods made using ingredients from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe for human consumption. Related to this controversy is the issue of whether GMO crops are safe for the environment. In addition, advocacy groups are concerned that a few international conglomerates, […]
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Interactive Grape Display At Broulim’s Fresh Foods Drives Sales
In a particularly effective back-to-school merchandising strategy, Broulim’s Fresh Foods in Rigby, Idaho, enticed shoppers to “Make It A Grape School Year!” when it constructed an interactive school bus display using Welch’s grapes. The display was built as part of a back-to-school promotional display contest sponsored by Associated Food Stores and C.H. Robinson, in which […]
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Whole Foods Now Boasts 147 Certified Cheese Professionals
Seventy-seven Whole Foods Market cheesemongers recently put their expertise on display at the second annual American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional exam. The exam tests cheesemongers’ mastery of all things cheese, including cheese making, ripening, storage, handling, nutrition and more. Those who pass the exam are part of an elite few who have mastered all […]