Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, today praised the action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the controversial plastic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups. “This is a big day for everyone who has worked so hard to get BPA out of our sippy cups and baby […]
Tag: Supermarkets
Posted in, Northeast
Shaw’s Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Maine Stores with Trailer Donation
Shaw’s Supermarkets recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its stores in Auburn and Lewiston, Maine. The company commemorated the occasion by donating a trailer to the Good Shepherd Food-Bank as part of its commitment to supporting the organization’s critical mission to provide food to those in need. The newly revamped stores were designed to offer […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Fans Invited To ‘Duo It Better’ With New Ice Breakers Duo Mints
The Hershey Co. recently introduced the coolest and sweetest way to experience fresh breath with the launch of Ice BreakersDuo® mints—the ultimate “fruit + cool” flavor sensation, according to news release. Ice BreakersDuo mints come in two flavors—Raspberry and Strawberry—and combine a sweet, fruity taste with the brand’s signature cooling crystals and are available at […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, National, New Products, Whole Foods
Karma Wellness Water Debuts Nationwide
The principle of karma is based on cause and effect. If you do something positive, you’ll get something positive in return. Born from this belief is Karma Wellness Water, the line of natural, nutrient-enhanced water introduced nationwide today that has been formulated to deliver health benefits to your mind, body, spirit, balance and vitality. The […]
Posted in, Southeast
Harris Teeter to Expand in N.C. Triangle Area
Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. is preparing to add three stores in the Triangle area of North Carolina in 2013, the Charlotte Business Journal reports. The stores are planned in Wake, Durham and Johnston counties. The expansion comes after the Matthews-based grocery chain stalled plans for several new Triangle-area stores in 2008, amid the recession.
Posted in, Organic Natural, West
Organic Alliance Issues Special Letter To Shareholders
Organic Alliance Inc., a global grower, shipper and distributor of fresh foods focusing on organic and Fair Trade agriculture, has issued the following special letter to shareholders: Dear Shareholder: It is my privilege to report that Organic Alliance Inc. (ORGC) has reached the critical mass needed to solidify its market position in the $29.2 billion […]
Posted in, National
N.G.A. Reacts To Settlement In Re Payment Card And Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation
Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.), has released the following statement as an initial reaction to the announced settlement In Re Payment Card and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation: “N.G.A. has been engaged in this litigation as a plaintiff for over seven years. We took this action on behalf of independent […]
Posted in, Northeast
Shoppers Workers Ratify New Contract
Members of United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 working at Shoppers Food & Pharmacy have ratified a new, two-year collective bargaining agreement that raises their living standards, protects their health and retirement security, and is comparable to the contract recently ratified by Giant and Safeway workers. UFCW reports that the negotiations were lengthy, […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Prices IPO
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has priced its initial public offering at $13 to $15 a share, the Lakewood, Colo., company disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, the Denver Business Journal reports. The family-owned retailer filed its registration statement for an IPO last month. At that time, Natural Grocers by Vitamin […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
16-oz. Cold Activated Hiball Energy Can Line Available At Whole Foods
Hiball Inc. has announced the distribution of its newly reformulated and repackaged line of energy drinks to more than 250 Whole Foods Market stores throughout the U.S. Now sold in 16-oz. cold activated cans, Hiball’s line of Organic Sparkling Energy Drinks and Sparkling Energy Waters began rolling out into Whole Foods Market’s stores mid-June, featuring […]
Posted in, Marketing News, West
Sunlight Introduces Pretty Lady For The Summer
Summer fun has begun, and what better way to kick off this year’s summer grape season than with a new merchandising program from Sunlight International and JP Dulcich & Sons Grapes? Announcing the new Pretty Lady for the Summer Point-of-Sale materials, available now. Featuring a beautifully illustrated beach scene, and a chic Pretty Lady in […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Supervalu CEO: Bankruptcy Not A Consideration In Company’s ‘Strategic Alternatives’
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Supervalu on Wednesday announced a number of initiatives to make the company, as CEO and President Craig Herkert said, “more competitive and unlock value for our shareholders.” In addition for plans to aggressively lower prices in response to competitors’ actions and cut a quarter of a billion dollars in administrative and […]
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Kahlua Unveils Canned Iced Coffee
Kahlua has introduced a convenient, easy way to enjoy iced coffee—in a can. Kahlua® Iced Coffee, a refreshingly simple iced coffee that contains a delicioso taste of Kahlua, comes in a convenient to-go can. With its new iced coffee, the company’s sleek cans are perfect for any gathering or a quick coffee break, while maintaining […]
Posted in, National
Actor, Honey Nut Cheerios Partner To Help Latinos Get Heart Healthy
Spanish-language novela leading man Juan Soler and Honey Nut Cheerios® have launched a joint, multi-market, education initiative designed to help Hispanics lead a heart healthy life. Among its suggestions: cutting down on the heavy saturated fat and cholesterol intake contained in many Latin dishes. Called, “Cuidate, Corazon” (Take Care, Heart), the initiative seeks to help […]
Posted in, National
NGA Responds to Obama’s Proposed Tax Increase
Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (NGA), released a statement today in response to a move by President Obama that calls for increased taxes on entrepreneurs. Larkin disagreed with the measure: “Independent retail grocers and wholesalers have continued to innovate and invest in their local communities by opening new stores, renovating […]
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Campbell Soup Co. to Acquire Bolthouse Farms
Campbell Soup Co. is set to acquire Bolthouse Farms for $1.55 billion in short- and long-term borrowings by Campbell. The company expects to finalize the acquisition by late summer. Campbell said in a press release that it remains on track to deliver results consistent with fiscal 2012 sales growth, up to 2 percent. Bolthouse markets […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Fresh Swordfish Available for Limited Time at Whole Foods
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified harpoon-caught swordfish from Nova Scotia will be available for two months beginning in July at Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods says it is the only national retailer to carry this fresh, never frozen summer grilling specialty. To harvest the swordfish, fishermen harpoon mature fish one at a time, virtually eliminating […]
Posted in, Southeast
Lake Worth Store Becomes Publix Sabor
The first Publix Sabor in Palm Beach County has been quietly opened by Publix Super Markets, according to a July 6 article in the Palm Beach Post. The store is in Lake Worth in a shopping center that has undergone . The chain’s Sabor stores are full-service supermarkets that feature not only items found in […]
Posted in, BJ's Wholesale Club, Marketing News, National
Study: Four Grocers Prove That Actors, Theatre Drive Retail Growth
A consumer study of America’s leading brands has shown that the retailers driving economic and sector growth are doing so by creating a sense of theatre around their in-store experiences. Half of the top 100 companies overall are retailers. Within the Top 10—Wegmans, fourth; Publix, fifth; Trader Joe’s, sixth; and H-E-B, 10th—were set apart by […]
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Vlasic Introducing Expanded Line Of ‘Farmer’s Garden’ Pickles
Pinnacle Foods-owned Vlasic® pickles is introducing an expanded line of Farmer’s Garden(TM) by Vlasic home-style pickles to supermarkets nationwide, and just in time for the summer season. Starting this month, the extended Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic product line will include: • Deli Style Halves—new flavor with a classic deli taste and an extra kick of […]