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Target Plans Store Expansion, Prototypes ‘Food-Forward’ Concept
Target plans to open 300 new stores by 2035 as it unveils its first “food-forward” prototype in North Carolina.
Target Removing Artificial Dyes From Cereal Assortment
Target announced today that it will only sell cereals made without certified synthetic colors beginning in May. The retailer said it has worked closely with both national brand and its owned brand partners to reformulate products.
Fresh Thyme Relaunches Private Label With BFY Focus
Midwest natural retailer Fresh Thyme Market today announced the relaunch of its Own Brands private label lineup with new “trend-forward products” and updated packaging.
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SHANTI Bar Goes For Gold
In the last year, SHANTI has seen 300 percent growth, according to the company. It’s now sold in over 500 stores including Whole Foods Markets Florida region and Bed Bath & Beyond nationwide, and is adding more in the months to come. And with an official partnership with Team U.S.A. goalie, Hope Solo, it doesn’t look like they’ll be making any back passes in marketing efforts, either.
Retailer Roundup: Grocers Aim to Attract Health Conscious Shoppers
After the holiday season winds down, consumers approach the new year filled with good intentions and New Year’s resolutions centered around healthy eating, personal growth, and financial goals around savings. This year, retailers including Aldi, Whole Foods Market and Earth Fare have approached January with their own resolutions around similar topics.
Ahold Partners with RangeMe for Product Discovery
Today Ahold USA, parent company of Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant Landover, Giant Carlisle and online grocery Peapod, announced a partnership with product discovery platform RangeMe. Ahold will use RangeMe for both inbound submissions as well as to scale its product discovery efforts.
Les Trois Petits Cochons Launches Organic Pâté for Retail
The three new products are now available for purchase at specialty food markets nationwide.
Could Employee Woes Result in Coal for Whole Foods?
While the winter holidays are usually a cheery time for retailers, a spate of publicized woes might be giving natural grocery chain Whole Foods Market the grumps.
Evoke Continues Growth With New Single-Serve Product Line and Investment
Evoke Healthy Foods is officially launching a new line of single-serve muesli packs on January 2, according to founder Ian Szalinski.
Lotus Fine Foods Hits the U.S. Market
The Canadian rooted gluten- free food company is releasing its nutritional products into the US market.
HTY’s Asian-style Sweet Beef Now Available in U.S. at Costco
Costco will be the first retailer to carry HTY’s Sweet Beef Jerky, cooked with natural fruit for a savory and sweet protein snack.
Batali’s Eataly Offers Brands A Rising Retail Channel
For many food brands, legitimacy comes with access to a national or regional chain, either a Target or Whole Foods, an HEB or a Gelson’s. But could the Italian marketplace Eataly become a similar proving ground? As a high-profile specialty foods location that is growing nationally, it just might.
Listeria and Foreign Matter lead to Sabra, Clif Recalls
In less than a week, two major brands — Sabra and Clif Bar — and a store brand from retailer HEB have all announced recalls due to manufacturing issues.