Last updated on June 13th, 2024 at 05:07 pm
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Sparkling Ice, part of the Talking Rain Beverage Co., has partnered with Rite Aid to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Sparkling Ice kicked off a four-week program on April 1 that will result in a $15,000 donation to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a CMN Hospital located in New Hyde Park, New York. In support of the program, a customized point-of-sale application will be introduced in all 249 New York-area Rite Aid locations…
McCormick & Co. of Sparks, Maryland, says it does not intend to make an offer for Premier Foods. McCormick concluded that it would not be able to propose a price that would be recommended by the board of Premier Foods while also delivering appropriate returns for McCormick shareholders. McCormick has withdrawn its proposal to acquire the British food manufacturer…
Whole Foods Market will open its first 365 by Whole Foods Market location on May 25 in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Two additional 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will open in 2016—in Bellevue, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Up to 10 stores are expected to open in 2017. The Austin, Texas-based grocer says the 365 concept is designed to complement the Whole Foods Market brand by bringing fresh, healthy food to a broader audience with a streamlined, quality-meets-value shopping experience. 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will feature a curated mix of products that adhere to the company’s quality standards in an environment that’s fun and convenient for shoppers, the chain says.
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