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  • Local Hive
    Industry Operations June 06, 2024

    Whole Foods Sources Hot Honey

    Whole Foods recently began stocking Local Hive Honey Hot Sauces at its stores nationwide.
  • Dollar Tree Storefront
    Industry Operations June 06, 2024

    Dollar Tree, US Foods Explore Portfolio Divestments

    Wednesday, Dollar Tree revealed plans to review “strategic alternatives” for its Family Dollar portfolio brand, coinciding with US Foods’ decision to do the same to its Chef’Store brand.
  • Ice cream with lemon
    Industry Operations June 05, 2024

    Healthy, Indulgent Treats Set to Debut at Show

    Specialty food companies attending the Summer Fancy Food Show at New York City’s Javits Center June 23-25 are launching indulgent products and innovations...
  • Grocery Store aerial view
    Industry Operations June 05, 2024

    NRF: As Economy Recovers, Consumers Spend

    Shoppers are still willing to make retail purchases even as smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates hamper the growth of consumer spending...
  • Grocery cart
    Industry Operations June 05, 2024

    Independent Grocers Consider AI

    Today, independent grocers are using tools that harness big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to battle retail giants like Walmart and Amazon...
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  • Spill & Dish
    Industry Operations June 05, 2024

    Summer Fancy Food Show Preview with Anthony Mangieri, Una Pizza Napoletana

    As a chef who feels comfortable cooking at a restaurant, it is often a long, but deeply rewarding journey to develop and merchandise a CPG product for retail.
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  • Charcuterie with cheese
    Industry Operations June 04, 2024

    Members in the News: Principe, Veroni, Atalanta, Dave's Gourmet, Sartori, Tillamook

    Specialty Food Association members have been highlighted in myriad news outlets for their impact on the industry.
  • Grilling
    Industry Operations June 04, 2024

    Americans Expected to Spend Slightly Less on Father's Day

    Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, slightly down from last year’s record of $22.9 billion...
  • Hot dogs in buns
    Industry Operations June 04, 2024

    Costco Refuses to Budge on $1.50 Hot Dog

    Since the 1980s, Costco has been offering a $1.50 hot dog and soda combo even though, with inflation, it should sit at roughly $4.40...
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  • Social media platforms on phone
    Industry Operations June 04, 2024

    NY May Restrict Social Media Algorithms for Teens

    New York State plans to prevent social media services from using algorithms to control content children see without parental consent under a tentative agreement by lawmakers in the state...
  • Jason Buechel
    Industry Operations June 03, 2024

    ICYMI: May’s Top Stories

    The most popular articles with SFA News Daily readers in May focused on recognizing high-quality specialty products in advance of the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show...
  • Walmart InHome
    Industry Operations June 03, 2024

    Walmart Brings InHome to Five More States

    Walmart said Friday it is expanding its InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households.
  • Avocado on plate
    Industry Operations June 03, 2024

    Tesco Tests Sustainable Labeling

    U.K.-based Tesco is using lasers to pilot writing in product information on some of its avocadoes to reduce plastic waste by avoiding barcoded stickers.
  • Wine cheers
    Industry Operations June 03, 2024

    Wineries Seek Social Sustainability Recognition

    Recognizing a history of exploitation in the wine industry, an increasing number of wine producers are seeking out certifications that demonstrate their commitment to social sustainability...
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  • Beer
    Industry Operations June 03, 2024

    Chobani Acquires Craft Brewery

    Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya recently purchased San Fransico-based craft brewer Anchor Brewing company for an undisclosed amount...
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