Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Majority of Alaska Salmon will be RFM Certified for the 2013 Season
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has confirmed with the majority of Alaska salmon processors that the bulk of the 2013 harvest will be … Continue reading
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Apples Top EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Apples top the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen list of most pesticide-contaminated produce, followed by strawberries, grapes and celery. Other fresh fruits and … Continue reading
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Oldways Celebrates 20 Years of the Med Diet
This May is International Mediterranean Diet month, and this year is the 20th anniversary of Oldways’ Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. Continue reading
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Grocery Manufacturers Association Announces Findings of CPG Industry ‘Big Data’ Research
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced the release of the 2013 report “Formula for Growth – (Innovation),” completed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting. The report … Continue reading
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Crown Equipment Opens Forklift Technology and Training Center
Crown Equipment has announced the opening of the Crown’s Technology and Training Center at the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH). The center, which is … Continue reading
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Significant Reduction Expected in 2013 Vidalia Sweet Onion Crop
The Vidalia region has already seen an unexpectedly slow start to harvest which resulted from above average rainfall and unseasonably cold weather as late … Continue reading
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Study Shows Mango Buyers Purchase More
The National Mango Board (NMB) has published the Mango FreshFacts Shopper Insights report, which shows that mango buyers spend 40% more per grocery basket than … Continue reading
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Carl Buddig Awards $50,000 Grand Prize in Dream Big Giveaway
Carl Buddig & Co., the maker of Buddig lunchmeats and Old Wisconsin sausage and meat snack products, has announced the winner of its $50,000 … Continue reading
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San-J Announces Tamari Lite
A Gourmet, All-Natural Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce with 50% Less Sodium More savory flavor with less sodium – is it even possible? San-J is … Continue reading
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IRI Announces Most Successful Consumer Packaged Goods Brands of 2012
In 2011-2012, nearly 1,900 new CPG brands hit retail shelves across the U.S. multi-outlet geography, which includes traditional grocery, drug and mass market retailers, … Continue reading
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Eco Lips Receives ‘B Corporation’ Certification
Eco Lips, “America’s premier organic lip balm company”, is now a certified ‘B Corporation.’ This certification recognizes businesses internationally for their ability to meet … Continue reading
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Pacific Foods Introduces All Natural Ready-to-Eat Pasta Meals
- Reviving Childhood Classics with Real Ingredients – Pacific Foods, maker of natural and organic soups, broths and non-dairy beverages for more than 25 … Continue reading
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Stop & Shop Commitments to Sustainable Business Practices
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. is committed to minimizing its environmental impact with a renewed … Continue reading
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derma e Introduces Three New Multi-Benefit Beauty Oils
Just in time for Spring, award-winning natural skincare brand derma e introduces three new beneficial plant oils “to boost your glow from head to … Continue reading
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Constellation Brands Receives DOJ Clearance to Proceed with Acquisition of Grupo Modelo’s U.S. Business
Constellation Brands, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GMODELOC), have reached a final agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on … Continue reading
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Food Retailers Unite to Emphasize Common Sense Nutrition Information
Grocery retailers met today with their members of Congress to continue building support for the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249), which addresses … Continue reading
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Dominex LC Acquired by Westin Foods to form Dominex Natural Foods
Westin Foods Announces Acquisition and deepened commitment to Health and Wellness Westin Foods announced that effective April 1st, it has expanded its Health and Wellness division … Continue reading
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FDA Grants Extension for Proposed FSMA Rules Comment Period
In response to a request by United and other industry groups to extend the comment period for the FSMA proposed rules, FDA Commissioner Margaret … Continue reading
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Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Returns
The legendary beard and smoking jacket are back, as Dos Equis announced the launch of its 2013 creative advertising campaign featuring the “Most Interesting … Continue reading
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Cargill Unveils Harvest Provisions Brand Foodservice Website for Schools
Cargill’s Harvest Provisions Turkey brand has launched a new website designed to help K-12 school foodservice operators enhance the appeal of their menus and … Continue reading
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Stop & Shop Donates to The One Fund Boston
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company and its parent company Ahold USA, today announced donations totaling $500,000 from the companies and their charitable foundation, … Continue reading
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LaCroix Sparkling Water Partners with Ito En to Blanket Distribution in NYC
LaCroix Sparkling Water, a leading domestic sparkling water brand, has partnered with ITO EN, (North America) Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of premium tea … Continue reading
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Snyder’s of Hanover Brings the Flavor and Fun for National Pretzel Day
A day dedicated to the twisted treat that has inspired dance moves, … Continue reading
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Blue Horizon Wild Dives Deeper
New Individual Portion Sized Entrees Introduced Blue Horizon Wild is more committed than ever to giving seafood lovers a responsible, and delicious choice, company officials … Continue reading
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Del Monte Fresh Welcomes Consumers to Find their Inner Chef
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. announced it will hold its first ever “Find Your Inner Chef” contest. The “Find Your Inner Chef” contest encourages … Continue reading
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