Supermarket News In Brief Fresh Formats LLC, a division of Ahold USA, is developing a new grocery shopping experience that will be introduced later this year. Fresh Formats opened a small store in Philadelphia in December called “Everything Fresh.” Suzi Robinson of Fresh Formats said, “We consider it a learning lab and are focused on gaining […]
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Ahold USA Furthers Plans For Fresh Formats Division, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief Fresh Formats LLC, a division of Ahold USA, is developing a new grocery shopping experience that will be introduced later this year. Fresh Formats opened a small store in Philadelphia in December called “Everything Fresh.” Suzi Robinson of Fresh Formats said, “We consider it a learning lab and are focused on gaining […]
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Lipari ‘Superheroes’ Food Show Gets Super-Sized
The Lipari Food Show, held April 22, had a superheroes theme and some impressive numbers. Approximately 6,000 people passed through the doors at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. About 158 brokers sold to customers hailing mainly from 12 states in the Midwest. The show grew by 80 booths vs. last year, bringing the […]
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Budweiser Partners With National Park Foundation For Patriotic Packaging
This week, in celebration of Earth Week, Budweiser echoed its continued support and commitment to the environment through a partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, for the Find Your Park movement. The multi-million-dollar partnership raises awareness about national parks and the centennial milestone of the National Park […]
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Weis Announces $92M Capital Expansion Plan
Weis Markets Chairman Jonathan Weis says his company plans to invest $92 million in the growth and upgrade of its store base, information technology systems and supply chain. At the company’s annual shareholders meeting April 23, Weis said, “We continue to invest in the upgrade of our store base and information technology infrastructure. In 2015, we […]
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Vermont Attorney General Adopts GMO Labeling Bill
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has formally adopted the regulations implementing the law requiring the labeling of foods produced with genetically modified organisms. The rule takes effect July 1, 2016. “This is a process that began with the legislature’s careful crafting of Act 120,” said Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell. “We are pleased at the […]
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New M&M’s, Pillsbury Products Take Top Spots In Latest Shelf Score Report
Instantly, the world’s largest audience and insights company, has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. Many of the March report’s top products feature spring flavors, such as M&M’s new Easter candy (76 percent purchase intent) and Pillsbury Funfetti Spring Cake Mix […]
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GMA To Honor Three Industry Leaders With Hall Of Achievement Awards
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will honor former ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin, former Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson and Flowers Foods’ Board Chairman George Deese with the GMA Hall of Achievement Award in August. The Hall of Achievement Award, GMA’s highest honor, recognizes the service and extraordinary contributions of distinguished food, beverage and […]
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Northgate Gonzalez Markets Hosts Partner Appreciation Event At Family Ranch
The Gonzalez family, owner of Northgate Gonzalez Markets, hosted its 3rd Annual Partner Appreciation Day on Friday at the family ranch in Riverside County, California. Guests were asked to wear boots, jeans and white shirts and were given a choice of three styles of cowboy hats to wear when they arrived. The Southern California grocer’s […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Holds Spring Golf Tourney
The Alabama Grocers Association held its 23rd Annual Spring Golf Outing earlier this month at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham. The tournament included two flights and raised a spring record for the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation (AGEF), which funds scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association companies. To date, AGEF has […]
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Mrs. Freshley’s Rolling Out Limited-Edition Items For Summer
Mrs. Freshley’s is introducing a couple of new items for the summer season. The brand’s Limited Edition Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are hitting shelves now. Featuring strawberry flavored cupcakes filled with creme, the product is available in 4-oz. single-serve 2-packs through Sept. 30. SRP ranges from $0.99-$1.39, and the product is packed in a 36-count case. […]
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Southeastern Mills Acquires Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce
Rome, Georgia-based Southeastern Mills Inc. has acquired The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and related assets from New Iberia, Louisiana-based Bruce Foods Corp. This acquisition includes all of the brands and intellectual property related to the hot sauce business, as well as the manufacturing and warehouse facilities in New Iberia. The Original Louisiana Brand Hot […]
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German Discount Grocer To Set Up U.S. HQ In Virginia
According to an article in the Washington Business Journal earlier this month, international discount grocer Lidl is planning to establish its corporate offices in Arlington, Virginia. Citing sources familiar with the deal, the Journal said the Germany-based grocer will use its Arlington base to first grow in the Washington, D.C., area and then expand into […]
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For A Healthy Return, Invest Executive Time In New Hires
If your company does not arrange for a member of senior management to spend time with new hires during basic training you are missing an opportunity. The opportunity to help newly hired employees get a clear understanding of your company’s brand character as well as the financial drivers that make a retail grocery business successful. […]
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Brookshire’s Hosts Grand Reopenings At Two Renovated Louisiana Stores
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) on Wednesday celebrated the reopening of two of its Louisiana stores following remodeling work. The stores are located at 7920 DeSiard in Monroe and 802 Broadway in Delhi. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Monroe store featured remarks from Mayor Jamie Mayo, Chamber of Commerce President Sue Nicholson and Brookshire Grocery Co. […]
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Sorkin Recognized With NGA Association Leadership Award
Stan Sorkin, president of the Connecticut Food Association (CFA), has been presented the National Grocers Association (NGA) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and longstanding service to the independent supermarket industry. Sorkin’s career has spanned nearly 50 years, working in numerous senior level merchandising and management positions with Pathmark Stores before joining Alpha I Marketing, […]
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Meijer Piloting Curbside Service Program In Grand Rapids
Meijer has launched what it calls a new convenient way to shop. Meijer Curbside is a new shopping service that allows customers to shop for their items online and enjoy the convenience of picking up their groceries curbside without leaving the car. Currently being piloted at the Knapp’s Corner store at 1997 East Beltline Road […]
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Borden Dairy Brings Mexico’s LALA Products To U.S. For First Time
Borden Dairy Co., a leading U.S. dairy processor and distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is making two of Mexico’s favorite LALA product lines available in the U.S. for the first time. The initial offerings arrive on retail shelves this month in Southern California and include LALA Frutas dairy and fruit beverage and LALA Oaxaca Cheese. […]
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Hy-Vee Crowns 2015 Cake Designer Challenge Winner
Eighteen of Hy-Vee’s most creative cake designers from across the Midwest competed Saturday for a shot at being named Hy-Vee’s best cake designer in the finals of the grocer’s 2015 Cake Designer Challenge. Janine Schwendinger, cake designer at the Hy-Vee Barlow Plaza store in Rochester, Minnesota, rose to the top of the competition, taking home […]
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Kroger Donated More Than 100K Pounds Of Fresh Food To N.C. Food Bank In 2014
The Kroger Co.‘s 14 stores in North Carolina donated 137,798 pounds of fresh meat, produce, dairy and bakery items to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in 2014 through the chain’s Perishable Donations Partnership (PDP). Collectively, the 120 stores in Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division, which spans six states including North Carolina, contributed a […]