In recognition of Veterans Day, Bashas’ stores in Arizona’s Valley donated $1 for every 6.3-oz. bag of Kettle Heroes popcorn purchased on Tuesday to Military Assistance Mission, an Arizona nonprofit that provides financial and moral aid to current Arizona active duty military, their families and wounded warriors. Kettle Heroes also had a truck set up […]
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Probar Partners With Utah Food Bank To Donate 50K Meal Bars
Probar, creator of convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is partnering with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. Probar has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting this month. The BackPack Program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children at risk of […]
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Americans Going Out Less, Getting More Meals From Home
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company that just released its 29th annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. The report finds that a decline in restaurant usage and an increase in meals from home is one of the single biggest […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural, Suppliers
Organic Trade Association Moves To Tighten Organic Standards
Acting on extensive feedback and input from its members, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) last week filed two petitions with the National Organic Program to amend the national list of substances that can be used in organic production and processing—in one case strengthening the requirement for organic ingredients and, in the other, removing a non-organic […]
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Publix Offering Veterans Day Discount To Military Personnel
Publix will honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with their families, by offering a 10 percent discount on Tuesday in recognition of Veterans Day. To qualify for the discount, active and retired military personnel and family members will need to present a form of military identification. Examples include: a military […]
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Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Roll Out Nationwide
The maker of Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful and Wonderful Halos is bringing its newest product—Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruits—to produce aisles nationwide. Sweet Scarletts are grown, packed and shipped in Texas by Paramount Citrus, North America’s largest citrus grower. The warm Texas climate—sunny days with cool nights—yields the sweetest premium red grapefruits around, according […]
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H-E-B Launches Nutrition Services In Select Texas Stores
H-E-B has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to launch H-E-B Nutrition Services. Registered dietitians and nutritionists will be in select stores throughout Texas providing affordable nutrition education and care, including private one-on-one consultations, grocery shopping tours, cooking demonstrations, group health classes, kids cooking classes, “lunch-and-learn” sessions, disease management classes and more. The announcement […]
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Colorado Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Food Labeling Measure
Colorado voters overwhelmingly defeated Proposition 105 this week by a more than two-to-one margin. The labeling proposal would have mandated a food labeling system for Colorado that currently does not exist in any other state. A broad coalition of Colorado farmers, ranchers, businesses, taxpayers and consumers joined together from across the state to oppose the measure. “This […]
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Oregon’s GMO Labeling Initiative Remains Too Close To Call
Measure 92, Oregon’s mandatory GMO-labeling initiative, remained too close to call Wednesday morning. KGW.com reports that, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, the Secretary of State’s office showed the measure failing by about 51 to 49 percent. However, the Yes on 92 campaign said it likely would be a few days before the race is […]
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Unilever U.S. Revamping Buttery Spreads Portfolio
Unilever U.S. says it is transforming its current buttery spreads portfolio, beginning with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, into new recipes made with real, simple ingredients like a blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt—and no artificial preservatives. The transformation of the spreads portfolio is part of what Unilever calls its […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Publix Posts 5.1 Percent Sales Gain For 3Q
Publix Super Markets’ sales for the third quarter of 2014 were $7.4 billion, a 5.1 percent increase from last year’s $7 billion. Comparable-store sales for the third quarter of 2014 increased 5 percent. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer announced the results Tuesday. Net earnings for the third quarter of 2014 were $384.2 million, compared to $359.9 […]
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Snyder’s-Lance Creates ‘Better For You’ Division
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has created a new “better for you” division as well as increased in its investment in Late July Snacks LLC—a leader in organic and non-GMO snacks. The moves support the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company’s goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry. “We see our company growing and […]
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Fry’s Food Stores, Smith’s Ratify Labor Agreement With UFCW In Arizona
Associates of Fry’s Food Stores and Smith’s Food and Drug in Arizona have ratified a new labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 99. “Fry’s is pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. The agreement offers our associates a competitive compensation package,” said Fry’s President Steve McKinney. “This agreement comes […]
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Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In San Antonio
A new Walmart Neighborhood Market in San Antonio, Texas, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 29. The 41,000-s.f. store is located at 4226 De Zavala Road in the city’s North Central community and includes a full line of groceries and an assortment of merchandise. It employs approximately 95 people. “We’re proud of our new store and […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Crumbs Bake Shop Test Piloting New Concept Inside Mariano’s Westchester Store
Retail chain Crumbs Bake Shop will open a test pilot concept in the Mariano’s store in Westchester, Illinois, on Tuesday. Plans are in place to offer a fresh sweets and snack bar featuring 25 flavors of Crumbs branded cupcakes and 15 varieties of brownies. Under the direction of new owner Marcus Lemonis, entrepreneur and host […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets’ Same-Store Sales Up 2.6 Percent In 3Q
Weis Markets on Friday reported that its third quarter sales increased 3.4 percent to $683.9 million, while its comparable store sales increased 2.6 percent compared to the same period in 2013. The company’s third quarter net income increased 17.2 percent to $13.7 million compared to $11.7 million for the same period in 2013. During the […]
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Fazoli’s Launches New Retail Product Line
Fazoli’s, the Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is rolling out five new snacks and appetizers at retail. The line includes Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Breadsticks, Parmesan Boneless Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Alfredo Flatbread, Lasagna Fritta and Six Cheese Toasted Ravioli. Sizes range from 8.5-11 oz. The products are available now in the frozen food sections of participating grocers. […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Fifth Oklahoma Store On Tuesday
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its second Oklahoma City-area store, at 7001 North May Avenue, on Tuesday. It’ll be the fifth store in the Sooner State for Colorado-based Natural Grocers, according to the company’s website. “Natural Grocers is proud to open an additional Oklahoma City store, providing quality organic and natural foods, products, […]
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Newlands Campbell Resigns As President Of Food Lion
Food Lion President Beth Newlands Campbell has resigned, effective Nov. 1. She is leaving the company for personal and professional reasons, the Salisbury, North Carolina-based grocer said Thursday. Meg Ham of Bottom Dollar will succeed Newlands Campbell. Food Lion and Bottom Dollar are both owned by Delhaize America. “We are extremely pleased to tap into […]
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Sun Pacific Introduces Mighties Kiwi
Sun Pacific, grower of Cuties Clementines, has introduced a new brand name for its kiwi. Sun Pacific, the largest kiwi grower in the U.S., is rebranding its Ripe and Easy Kiwi as Mighties Kiwi, a new name the company says it developed to promote the little fruit’s powerful nutritious profile and delicious taste. “Kiwi is […]