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Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Yogurt

Natural Grocers has introduced private label organic yogurt in three flavors from a proprietary recipe that is packed with probiotics and offers 6-7 grams of protein per serving. The new additions to the company’s house brand are certified organic, non-GMO and made without artificial sweeteners, flavors and preservatives (as defined by its standards). “Good yogurt […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Rebrands, Expands Best Choice Brand With Superior Selections Line

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has rebranded and extended its elevated private brand with the launch of Superior Selections by Best Choice. Introduced in 2000 as Best Choice Superior Selections, the brand began as a multi-serve frozen entrée program with 12 items. Over the years, it has grown into a line of 125 products, including sauces, […]

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Lidl U.S. CEO To Keynote PLMA’s 2025 Trade Show

Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl U.S., will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show, to be held Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. Themed “Store Brands Marketplace,” the show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,100 booths and 2,000 exhibitors representing 65 countries. A business leader with a track record […]

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AWG Brands Adds 36 New Private Label Products

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items.  The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge.  “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]

Posted inProduce News, Giant Food, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands

Giant Food, BrightFarms Introduce New Ready-to-Eat Products

Giant Food has begun a new partnership with BrightFarms to bring fresher, ready-to-eat greens to customers under its private-label Nature’s Promise brand. The partnership introduces several new Greenhouse Grown greens to the produce aisle, including Sweet Baby Butter, Spring Mix, Green and Red Leaf and Crunchy Green Leaf. BrightFarms grows leafy greens indoors in high-tech, climate-controlled greenhouses […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Health & Wellness, News, West

Market Of Choice Launches MoC Apothecary Supplement Line

Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is expanding its private label offerings with the launch of a new supplement collection developed in partnership with Highland Laboratories, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Mount Angel, Oregon. Market of Choice’s private label line, called MoC Apothecary, features products that span three categories: Single ingredient – […]

Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Welcomes Ulichnie As VP, OwnBrands Marketing

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Jason Ulichnie VP of OwnBrands marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands – including Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family – for company-operated stores and wholesale customers. Ulichnie also will manage […]

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Save A Lot Survey: Consumers Favor Private Labels For Better Value

Save A Lot recently surveyed 600 U.S. adults to learn how the economic landscape has impacted grocery shopping, how they feed their families and friends and how they decide where to shop.  According to the survey, 79 percent of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, compared to three months ago. Consumers are taking […]