The Fresh Market Takes Action Against Hunger This September

September 3, 2024 The Fresh Market

Throughout September, guests at The Fresh Market’s 160 stores will have the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar or make a donation of their choice. Every $1 dollar donated helps provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.

AWG Brands Introduces New Salty Snacks to Meet Growing Consumer Demand

This new lineup is designed to help AWG member retailers deliver exceptional value and quality to consumers in the highly competitive snack market. With the rising costs of national brand salty snack items, showcasing a larger variety of AWG Brands products in this category helps build consumer price perception and loyalty.

The Giant Company Announces Leadership Appointment

September 3, 2024 The GIANT Company

The GIANT Company announced that it has named Jennifer Scott vice president of human resources. In her new role, Scott will have responsibility for all human resources functions including team member relations, learning and development, recruitment, DE&I, and community relations, reporting directly to The GIANT Company’s president, John Ruane. The appointment is effective immediately.  

Government of Canada and Gitanyow Nation Partner on New Community Economic Development Hatchery to Support Pacific Salmon

September 3, 2024 Government of Canada

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced the Government’s intention to construct a new community-run hatchery on the Kitwanga River, a tributary of the Skeena River. The hatchery will be built by the Government of Canada and operated by Gitanyow Nation. Construction on the facility is expected to begin this fall.

New School Foods Adds $6M from Investors Including Inter IKEA and Protein Industries Canada, Opens Manufacturing Facility

September 3, 2024 New School Foods

This investment by Inter IKEA in a plant-based alternatives company is another step in its journey to bring more sustainable food options to IKEA customers. IKEA has also increased its plant-based product development and offering in the last few years, and it is committed to making 50% of the IKEA restaurants’ main menu plant-based by 2025.