Month: November 2024

Mother’s Market & Kitchen Experiences 33% Mobile Club Subscriber Growth In Three Months With New Provider

November 6, 2024 Mother's Market & Kitchen

Mother’s Market & Kitchen, a pioneering grocer in the health food movement with 11 Southern California locations, has realized a 33% increase in mobile club subscribers, thanks in part to a free groceries contest and newly implemented digital kiosk technology at store registers. The digital kiosk tablets, powered by mobile marketing software company iVision Mobile, enable customers to join the Mother’s Market mobile club at checkout by entering their mobile numbers on the tablet screen. …

U.S. Consumers Increased Spending on Food Away From Home in 2023, Driving Overall Food Spending Growth

November 6, 2024 Eliana Zeballos , Daniela Rivera-Cintron, and Wilson Sinclair, USDA ERS

The USDA, Economic Research Service’s (ERS) Food Expenditure Series (FES) offers a comprehensive measure of the total value of all food purchases in the United States. The series tracks spending on food intended to be prepared at home (FAH), such as groceries, and food prepared away from home (FAFH), such as at restaurants. In February 2023, the series was expanded to include monthly data by outlet type, and in May 2023, ERS introduced State-level estimates into the series. …

Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Presents Trailblazer Award to Chris Reed, General Counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA Board Treasurer

November 6, 2024 Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association,

At the PFMA Fall Legislative Conference the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) honored Chris Reed, general counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA’s board Treasurer with the prestigious Food Industry Trailblazer Award. PFMA President Alex Baloga presented the award, recognizing Reed’s significant impact on the food and beverage industry in Pennsylvania.  …

A.V. Thomas Produce, Inc., Launches “Sweeten Your Holiday” Campaign with “Show Us Your Sweets” Photo Contest

November 6, 2024 A.V. Thomas Produce

A.V. Thomas Produce, America’s leading grower and supplier of premium sweet potatoes, is excited to announce the launch of its “Sweeten Your Holiday” campaign, encouraging consumers to celebrate the season with delicious and nutritious sweet potatoes. …

Mississippi Oyster Season Begins November 13

November 5, 2024 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

The 2024 Mississippi Oyster Season in the specified waters will be limited to a maximum of 10 harvest days. These areas will open to harvest provided they meet all criteria for opening as specified in Title 22 – Mississippi Department of Marine Resources – Part 1 Rules and Regulations for Molluscan Shellfish Related Activities. …