Kroger today announced the expansion of its private brand Simple Truth Plant Based collection, unveiling more than 50 new, fresh plant-based foods including non-dairy cheeses, oat milk ice cream, and Emerge fresh chicken-less patties and grinds. Kroger's Simple Truth Plant Based collection launched with more than 20 products last September, featuring vegan chocolate chip cookie
Minnesota Vikings fans can now enjoy breakfast with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Vikings. Midwestern grocer Hy-Vee, Inc. announced this week that its new private brand cereal created in partnership with Cousins and the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation will begin appearing on store shelves across the state of Minnesota beginning Oct. 15. The
Dutch grocer Albert Heijn is responding to the increasing number of flexitarians and is expanding the choice for vegetarian, vegan, and vegetable products by doubling the range. Albert Heijn already has the largest choice in vegetarian and vegan but is seeing customer demand for these products increase further. That is why Albert Heijn is adding
Each year, Mooresville, NC-based home improvement retailer Lowe's recognizes vendor partners who continue to raise the bar in delivering outstanding quality, innovation, value and service. This week Lowe's announced it has named Altman Specialty Plants, Monopy and Reliance Worldwide (Sharkbite) as the company's 2020 Vendor Partners of the Year. Even during these unprecedented times in
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Walmart continues to stretch its NBE private label Great Value to include innovative and fun products that shift the brand from mere equivalence to differentiation. Great Value now includes more than a dozen Pumpkin Spice and seasonal products. But the retailer did not stop there – they have introduced Great Value Orange Glitter Halloween Syrup
Amid the chaos of 2020, one thing is certain—it's also been a year defined by the hero next door. To honor this, and spread acts of kindness and good cheer, Natural Grocers has launched its "Rooted in Community Gratitude Giveaway" promotion. The initiative invites community members to nominate their friends, family, or neighbors for the chance to
Ahold Delhaize USA and the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) announced a major commitment to increase healthier food sales and publicly disclose the percentage of food sales from healthier options. The announcement marks the largest pledge to increase healthier food sales and transparency from a grocery retailer in the United States. “With this commitment, Ahold Delhaize
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