Month: November 2021

Save A Lot Expands Retail Partnership With Yellow Banana Through Sale of Corporate Stores in Texas and Florida

November 9, 2021 Save A Lot

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the sale of six company-owned stores in Dallas, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, to Yellow Banana, LLC as part of Save A Lot’s ongoing efforts to convert corporate-owned stores to local ownership. Yellow Banana’s acquisition will enable these six stores to remain open, providing critical support to both the communities in question and the nearly 100 store associates employed. …

New FMI Report Reveals Positive Attitude Among Grocery Shoppers Ahead of Holiday Celebrations

November 9, 2021 FMI

FMI—The Food Industry Association today releases its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the busy holiday season. The report finds that despite concerns surrounding the availability and cost of favorite holiday foods due to lingering post-pandemic supply chain and inflation issues, most shoppers plan to celebrate the holidays much the same as they did before the pandemic, albeit while shopping early and observing relaxed but persistent social distancing measures when getting together with friends and family. …

Save A Lot Invites Shoppers to Help Spread Holiday Cheer to Communities Nationwide, One Bag at a Time

November 9, 2021 Save A Lot

Now through Giving Tuesday on November 30, customers can purchase pre-assembled bags of food for $4.99 as they’re checking out at the register at any of Save A Lot’s 760 participating stores nationwide. Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned beans and other pantry staples from Save A Lot. …

Mann Packing Co., Inc. Introduces “Bowl’d” New Product with the Launch of Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals

November 9, 2021 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

Mann Packing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, is excited to announce the launch of its healthful Nourish Bowls® Sauté Style Veggie Meals, a warm blend of fresh vegetables, hearty grains and plant-based protein, now available in sauté style to spice up consumers’ lunches. …

Costco Introduces Fresh. Global Flavors With New Simply Fresh Kitchen Brand Comfort Food

November 9, 2021 FiveStar Gourmet Foods

With international travel restrictions still abound, Costco is bringing adventure through their global cuisine offerings with the introduction of the new Tandoori Chicken Bowls with Green Chutney and Cool Yogurt Sauce from FiveStar Gourmet Foods, producers of the Simply Fresh Kitchen® brand. …