Fresh Thyme Market Launches Open Call to Find the Best Better-For-You Birthday Cake in the Midwest

April 11, 2024 Fresh Thyme Market

Fresh Thyme Market, a full-service specialty natural foods and grocery retailer with 70 stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is giving local bakeries the chance to win $10,000 in celebration of its 10th birthday. To honor a decade of freshness, Fresh Thyme Market is inviting local bakeries to submit fresh, better-for-you cake recipes for a chance to be named the brand’s official 10th birthday cake, plus a cash prize of $5,000 for their business, an additional $5,000 donation towards a Fresh Thyme Market local Feeding America food bank, and mentorship from an expert panel*.

Kroger Kicks Off a Latin Flavor Take Over Four-Week Event

April 11, 2024 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced it is kicking-off Cinco de Mayo with a four-week Latin flavors event. Customers are invited to experience savory Latin cuisine and explore the vibrant world of Latin flavors waiting for them at Kroger.

Whole Foods Market Announces Annual Supplier All-Star Awards

April 11, 2024 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market announced the recipients of its highly anticipated Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023. The 16 brands recognized exemplify excellence through quality, innovation, value, and sustainability, while enhancing the shopping experience in stores across the country and supporting Whole Foods Market’s purpose to nourish people and the planet.

National Grocers Association Applauds Modernization of WIC Food Package to Provide Flexibility for Independent Grocers and Families 

The National Grocers Association issued the following statement from NGA Vice President of Government Relations Stephanie Johnson regarding a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to revise food package within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). 

Giant Food Releases Fourth Annual Better Neighbor Report

April 11, 2024 Giant Food

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces the release of its fourth annual Better Neighbor Report, which spotlights the company’s efforts to serve its customers, associates, and communities. The fourth annual report details Giant’s efforts in 2023 and illustrates the retailer’s continued commitments to being a Better Neighbor, a Better Place to Shop, and a Better Place to Work.