Modesto, Calif.-based Lucky and Save Mart Supermarket Facebook fans are going to “like” the new Candy vs. Candy tournament and sweepstakes, which runs through the end of the month, according to the company. Each week, two well-known candies will face off in order to see who is more likable according to the Lucky and Save […]
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Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Is Presenting Sponsor For N.C.’s Holiday Caravan Parade
Food Lion has agreed to be the presenting sponsor of the Holiday Caravan Parade through 2014. The Holiday Caravan Christmas Parade draws up to 100,000 people to the main streets of Spencer and Salisbury, N.C., each year. The 2012 edition will be held on Nov. 21. “We are excited to have Food Lion’s commitment to […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering Expands To 50 Stores
Publix Deli Online Easy Ordering, an online order placement of Publix Deli custom subs, wraps and sliced meats and cheeses, has expanded to 50 stores in select markets across the company’s operating area. Publix customers may place their orders online or via mobile device by visiting www.publix.com/order. Once on the site, customers may select their […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Pillsbury’s Seasonal Varieties, Baking Kits Available Now
Pillsbury has introduced seasonal varieties and baking kits: the Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Brownie Pop Kit and Pillsbury Supreme Collection Cake Mixes. “The return of fall colors and flavors is always something we look forward to, and this year is no exception,” said Maribeth Badertscher, VP of corporate communications for The J.M. Smucker Co. “This year […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural
Clif Bar’s Seasonal Flavors Return For 10th Holiday Season
Clif Bar’s seasonal flavors are back for the 10th consecutive holiday season with three nostalgic favorites—Iced Gingerbread, Peppermint Stick and Spiced Pumpkin Pie. The three seasonal flavors deliver Clif’s athlete-crafted blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber for sustained energy. Made with 70 percent organic ingredients, the limited-edition bars are available now nationwide while supplies last […]
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Jones Dairy Farm Rolls Out All Natural Turkey Sausage Patties
Jones Dairy Farm is introducing All Natural Golden Brown Turkey Sausage Patties to the company’s all natural precooked sausage product line, said Philip Jones, president. Made from an all natural recipe without the use of mechanically separated turkey meat, Jones turkey sausage patties contain no artificial ingredients, MSG, nitrites or nitrates, and has 0g trans […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities’ Annual ‘Believe Walk’ This Weekend
This year will mark the fifth year of support, awareness and celebration for local cancer-fighting organizations located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. On Sunday, Oct. 7, in downtown Redlands, the annual Believe Walk will kick off to a crowd of more than 12,000 participants including walkers, volunteers and public supporters. In four […]
Posted in, National
Pink Lights, Banners Transform Kroger HQ For Breast Cancer Awareness
Throughout the month of October, the Cincinnati skyline will be rosier, thanks to a statement Kroger is making in support of breast cancer awareness. At a special ceremony at its downtown headquarters earlier this week, Kroger unveiled pink spotlights and 150-foot banners, celebrating breast cancer awareness month. The text campaign is an added element to […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, West
Ralphs To Pay $1.1M In Overcharging Claim
Ralphs Grocery Co. will pay more than $1.1 million in civil penalties, costs and restitution to settle allegations that it overcharged customers for deli and other weighted food products, LA. Biz reports. The settlement, approved Thursday by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, calls for Ralphs to pay $1 million in civil penalties, with $500,000 […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Minnesota’s Own Joins Grocers, Vendors And Others To Fight Hunger
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is encouraging consumers to help their neighbors who are struggling with hunger by going to the grocery store and to “check hunger off” their lists by participating in Minnesota’s Own during the month of October. All food and monetary contributions collected in-store will go to community food banks and shelves […]
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NGA Commends First Year Of Debit Card Reform
Today marks the first anniversary of the implementation of the Federal Reserve rules issued under the Durbin Amendment, which reduced debit card swipe fees. The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauds the reforms as a good first step in providing consumers and merchants’ relief from excessive swipe fees. “NGA members fought hard for the debit swipe […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
NGA Appoints Lowes Foods’ Steve Hall To Board Of Directors
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Steve Hall, president of Lowes Foods in Hickory, N.C., to serve on the NGA Board of Directors. The announcement was made during a board meeting at NGA’s Fall Conference in Minneapolis last week. “We are pleased to welcome Steve to NGA’s board of directors. His extensive background, expertise […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural
Organic Varieties Added To Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad Line
Ready Pac Foods Inc. has introduced four new organic varieties to its Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad line. The three new single-serve Ready Pac Bistro Organic Bowl Salads include three vegetarian items, Orange Ginger Tofu, Zesty Harvest Grains, and Honey Mustard Spinach. Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad’s original product line includes 11 different recipes that […]
Posted in, National, Northeast
New Jersey Grocery Veteran Joseph Saker Passes Away At 83
The New Jersey grocery industry lost an icon last weekend with the passing of 83-year-old Joseph J. Saker, one of the founding members of the New Jersey Food Council and the first NJFC chairman of the board. A complete obituary can be found here. NJFC President Linda M. Doherty says: “Mr. Saker was viewed by […]
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Sunlight Unveils New Box Packaging For Harvest Hobgoblin Grapes
Sunlight International has Halloween all wrapped up with its new box packaging, which holds the company’s stand-up colander bags filled with fresh Harvest Hobgoblin grapes grown by JP Dulcich and Sons. Offered to retailers during this grape season, the decorative yet practical cartons will enhance the Harvest Hobgoblin fall promotion in stores, according to Sunlight […]
Posted in, Industry News, National
Kroger Introduces Simple Truth, Simple Truth Organic Brands
The Kroger Co. family of stores has announced the nationwide availability of its new Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients that some customers have said they do not want in their foods. Simple Truth Organic products are certified organic […]
Posted in, National
NGA Kicks Off 30th Anniversary At Fall Conference
The National Grocers Association (NGA) launched the beginning of a year-long celebration at a special reception Sept. 20 at its fall conference in Minneapolis, Minn., to mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of the association, which resulted from a merger between the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States (NARGUS) and the […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Persian Appointed SVP, CIO For Supervalu
Supervalu Inc. has appointed Kathy Persian as SVP and chief information officer. Persian, 45, joined the company in February 2010 in the role of group VP of retail and merchandising systems, and later moved to group VP of corporate planning, analysis and business process. Persian was named to the CIO post following the decision by […]
Posted in, National, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
‘Popcorn’ Verdict Worth $7.27M
A Centennial, Colo., man was awarded $7.27 million in damages earlier this week from a federal jury in Denver, which decided his lung disease was caused by the chemicals in microwave popcorn and that the manufacturer should have warned him, the Denver Business Journal reports. Wayne Watson is the first consumer to win an award […]
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Kellogg’s Debuts Special K Popcorn Chips
Kellogg’s has introduced new Special K Popcorn Chips. With two varieties that provide irresistible taste for popcorn lovers, Special K Popcorn Chips come in two varieties and are 120 calories per serving of 28 chips. “Indulging in nighttime cravings doesn’t mean you have to break the calorie bank,” said Lynne Vandeveer, senior director for Kellogg […]