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  • VIctoria and mentee
    Industry Operations July 10, 2024

    Apply to Become an SFA Mentor

    You know that running a successful specialty food business is no easy feat – but it helps to be part of the SFA community.
  • kombucha

    Buyers’ Picks: Fermented Specialties

    Following are buyers' recommendations for fermented products making an impact in the category.
  • Unlimeat products

    Plant-Based Korean BBQ Comes to Sprouts

    Sprouts Farmers Market is sourcing Unlimeat’s plant-based Korean BBQ Original, Bulgogi, and Pulled Pork frozen products across 400 stores.
  • Kroger Boost Bonus Days logo

    Kroger Enters Summer-Savings Fray

    Kroger will soon launch what it’s calling “a mega-sales event,” that gives Boost by Kroger Plus members access to additional benefits during Boost Bonus Days running July 10-23.
  • Maker Prep Course
    Industry Operations July 09, 2024

    Join SFA's Maker Prep Course

    Specialty Food Association is offering a Maker Prep Course, a collaborative in-person and online program.
  • Athletic Brewing Co.

    Athletic Brewing Co. Doubles Valuation

    The largest non-alcoholic beer brand in the U.S., Athletic Brewing Co., has closed its latest financing round which values the company at about $800 million.
  • Hy-Vee storefront

    Hy-Vee Expands Payment Options

    PayPal and Venmo payment options will be available to Hy-Vee customers using its Aisles Online platform for grocery pickup and delivery orders.
  • New York City Commuter
    Industry Operations July 08, 2024

    Retailers Struggle to Stay Open Within NYC Subway

    With fewer people commuting to work daily, coupled with a change in consumer behavior, retailers operating in the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority system...
  • Lidl storefront
    Industry Operations July 08, 2024

    Lidl, WWF Partner on Sustainability

    Lidl and conservation organization the World Wildlife Fund recently expanded their relationship with the debut of an international strategic partnership across 31 countries...
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  • claussen pickle cupcakes

    Claussen, Baked by Melissa Launch Pickle Cupcakes

    Pickle brand Claussen has teamed up with bite-size dessert company, Baked by Melissa, to create a first-of-its-kind pickle cupcake in celebration of National Pickle Month.
  • Cookies and milk
    Industry Operations July 08, 2024

    CPG Companies Lean Into Promotions

    In the 12 months ending June in the U.S., 28.6 percent of products sold were part of promotions, including discounts, coupons, and spending on special placement...
  • Amazon Go
    Industry Operations July 08, 2024

    Private Label Vet Joins Amazon Go

    Rodney Blanton, former global head of proprietary brands at Canada-based convenience chain Couche-Tard, recently revealed that he has joined...
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  • Beer glass cheers
    Industry Operations July 08, 2024

    Carlsberg to Acquire Soft Drink Maker

    Danish beer brand Carlsberg recently agreed to purchase soft drink maker Britvic for £3.3 billion...
  • Hy-Vee summit
    Industry Operations July 05, 2024

    Hy-Vee to Host Small Business Summit

    Hy-Vee said Tuesday it is hosting a local small business event in Kansas City, Missouri in September.
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  • edy's shelves

    C-Store Shoppers Prioritize Convenience

    Time-pressed drivers are prioritizing convenience and a one-stop shop experience when making on-the-go purchases.