Bakerly Baking Up Plans for $35M Commercial Bakery in Southside San Antonio

February 25, 2022 Steven Santana, My San Antonio

Bakerly is planning an estimated $35 million, 137,350-square-foot “French bread and pastry production facility” at 2767 Research Plaza near Brooks on the Southside, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department with Licensing and Regulation. The filing says this is only phase one of the production facility. 

Natural Grocers Announces Second Annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ Event

February 25, 2022 Natural Grocers

The Natural Grocers® story begins in the “Centennial State,” which the company has proudly called home since 1955. Its Colorado roots run deep, back to the days when co-founders Margaret and Philip Isely went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado with the dream of making a healthy lifestyle accessible for everyone. In honor of this enduring relationship, Natural Grocers is announcing its second annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ event on March 3, 2022, aka 303 Day.

Publix and Its Customers Are Feeding More, Together

February 25, 2022 Publix

Currently, 38 million people in the United States face hunger, but Publix, along with its customers, is working to help put food on the tables of neighbors in need through Feeding More Together. This campaign supports food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with nonperishable food items and with fresh produce purchased from Southeastern farmers.

Pitney Bowes Survey: As Retailers Expand Curbside Pickup Options, 64% of Consumers Still Prefer at-Home Delivery

February 25, 2022 Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today released new findings from its BOXpoll consumer surveys as the end of the peak holiday shipping and returns season coincides with high inflation, continued supply chain pressures, and most U.S. states lifting mask mandates and COVID-19 restrictions. As consumers continue to adapt, some trends are beginning to emerge – including a renewed affinity for at-home delivery.

Organic Grocery Pioneers Join Forces

February 25, 2022 Fresh City

Fresh City announced the acquisition of Mama Earth Organics. Fresh City is a Toronto urban farm and omni-channel organic retailer, and Mama Earth is a subscription organic e-grocer. The companies share a common mission:  to help people have a positive impact on the planet through their food choices. This joining of forces will elevate this mission and position the company to compete with the grocery giants.