Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Earns Multiple Honors at Prestigious World Cheese Awards in Portugal

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. achieved significant recognition this week at the prestigious World Cheese Awards held this year in Viseu, Portugal. The annual global cheese competition, organized in collaboration with the Guild of Fine Food, brought together 240 expert judges from 40 countries to evaluate over 4,000 cheeses from around the world. 

Golden Girl Granola Names Thought For Food & Son as Their Social Media Agency of Record

November 26, 2024 Thought For Food & Son

Golden Girl Granola, the beloved New England-based granola brand known for its high-quality, handcrafted products has officially named Thought For Food & Son as their social media agency of record. This exciting partnership marks a new chapter for Golden Girl Granola as it continues to expand its brand presence and connect with fans across digital platforms.

New FMI 2024 Reports Examine Grocery Shopping Trends for The Holidays and Retail Foodservice

November 26, 2024 FMI

Despite ongoing concerns about food prices, shoppers feel more confident in managing their grocery budgets ahead of the holidays, according to FMI —The Food Industry Association’s annual U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holiday Season report. These findings are further supported by FMI’s newly released ninth-annual Power of Foodservice at Retail report, which found that retail foodservice purchases continue to play a key role in shoppers’ meal preparation.

As Americans Bargain Shop, Six-Figure Earners Flock to Walmart

November 26, 2024 Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

Walmart said it gained market share last quarter, driven “primarily from upper-income households.” Households making more than $100,000 a year accounted for 75% of the company’s gains.

Instacart Becomes the First Online Grocery Platform to Launch a SNAP Eligibility Screener to Educate Consumers and Streamline Access to Benefits Nationwide

November 26, 2024 Instacart

The new tool, powered by Advocatia Solutions, Inc., lets people nationwide quickly and anonymously check whether they may be eligible for SNAP benefits in less than 60 seconds and easily find relevant state resources to streamline enrollment.