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Kit NA Brewing Expands Footprint: Secures Wegmans and Grows East Coast Presence

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This exciting development includes three new chain authorizations and two chain expansions, marking a significant milestone for the brand, with new distribution down much of the East Coast.

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  • This exciting development includes three new chain authorizations and two chain expansions, marking a significant milestone for the brand, with new distribution down much of the East Coast.
  • Kit NA Brewing has secured authorization at several prominent retail chains in the East region.
  • Beginning in early 2024, Kit NA Brewing products hit the shelves at Wegmans, Big Y, and Price Chopper outlets for the first time.
  • Furthermore, Kit is enhancing and expanding its current assortment and distribution within Whole Foods and Total Wine, further solidifying its foothold in the market.

Relationshop To Merge Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai, Creating a Connected Commerce Ecosystem for Grocery Retailers of All Sizes

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109892479/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109892479/en/
    Relationshop To Merge Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai, Creating a Connected Commerce Ecosystem for Grocery Retailers of All Sizes (Graphic: Mercatus)
    The strategic merger combines Mercatus' enterprise eCommerce platform with Relationshop’s expertise in unifying first-party data and powering personalized digital engagement.
  • This transaction comes on the heels of Relationshop acquiring Stor.ai, an eCommerce solution for independent grocers, in Jan. 2023.
  • The combined capabilities of all three companies will create a connected commerce ecosystem with robust shopper engagement, personalization and loyalty solutions scaled for retailers of all sizes in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
  • “The senior leadership team at Mercatus, backed by our board, is wholeheartedly devoted to advancing the connected commerce requirements of grocery retailers,” he said.

Crunch Has Entered the Conversation: Diana's™ Delights the Freezer Aisle with Added Textures and New Flavor Combinations to Its Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A freezer aisle icon crafting wholesome snacks with simple ingredients, Diana's™ (www.dianasbananas.com) is expanding its award-winning line of Banana Bites with two new flavors. White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch, launched today, offer a simple yet dynamic snacking experience for a sweet escape any time of day.

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  • White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch, launched today, offer a simple yet dynamic snacking experience for a sweet escape any time of day.
  • White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch Banana Bites: Frozen slices of real bananas coated in smooth white chocolate mixed with cinnamon and topped with crunchy, gluten-free granola.
  • Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch Banana Bites: Frozen slices of real bananas coated in decadent 70% dark chocolate mixed with crunchy caramel bits.
  • These insights fueled the brand's latest innovation — from the convenient, poppable portions to the handcrafted feel and craveable flavor combinations.

Safety National Announces Winners of the 2023 Safety First Grant Program

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Today, Safety National announced the winners of its annual Safety First Grant Program.

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  • Today, Safety National announced the winners of its annual Safety First Grant Program.
  • “As a market leader and safety advocate, we are committed to identifying industry innovation that reduces the risk of employee injury and illness,” said Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman of Safety National.
  • Nominees for the annual Safety First Grant Program must be an active Safety National policyholder with a risk-reducing solution that applies to the workers’ compensation line of coverage.
  • Safety National is a member of the Tokio Marine Group and is rated A++ (Superior), FSC XV by A.M. Best.

Topco announces Board of Directors update, honors members for their strong partnership

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The changes to the Board of Directors are as follows:

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  • The changes to the Board of Directors are as follows:
    Charlie D’Amour has announced his retirement from the Topco Board of Directors.
  • “Charlie has a real vested interest in the success of Topco, and has done a great job establishing a strong partnership between the membership and Big Y,” said Topco President and CEO Randy Skoda.
  • Additionally, David Rice, President and CEO of Associated Food Stores, has joined the Board of Directors.
  • Hy-Vee has been a member of the Topco Board of Directors as well as the Operations Team for 20 years.

Foodberry Launches New Consumer Product Partnership With NadaMoo!, Showcasing Its Patented Food Technology Platform

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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BOSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodberry has partnered with NadaMoo! dairy-free ice cream to develop a new class of snackable frozen treats, which are beginning to roll out this Spring in 750 retail locations, including Big Y, Giant Foods, New Seasons, and other natural, specialty, and conventional supermarkets. For their new Frozen Snack Bites, Foodberry worked with NadaMoo! to develop a range of coatings—including mango, orange creme, peanut butter, mint, and salted caramel—to encapsulate their chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavored coconut milk ice cream. Foodberry's patented technology, with 20+ patents, allows for the creation of limitless varieties of plant-based coatings made from fruit and vegetable fibers, which serve as a platform that companies can use to create self-contained, bite-size versions of their signature products, as well as unique new food forms and combinations.

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  • 's dairy-free ice cream to create Frozen Snack Bites, a new form of snackable frozen desserts
    BOSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodberry has partnered with NadaMoo!
  • Foodberry's proprietary technology enables new alternatives for coating ice cream (and making self-contained, individual servings) beyond a traditional chocolate shell or chewy dough-based exterior.
  • "We believe nature has provided the template for delicious, healthy, and sustainable food," says Marty Kolewe, CEO of Foodberry.
  • Snacks have become the largest segment in the global food market, with Gen Z and Millennials consuming 5+ snacks per day.

HOP WTR and Kaisa Keranen Team Up To Support Making Healthier Choices

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOP WTR – the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients – is thrilled to announce Kaisa Keranen (@kaisafit) as its latest Part Owner and Ambassador. A genuine match that was ignited by Keranen's love of the brand and its refreshing beverage, the personal trainer and wellness activist represents the rapidly growing segment of "sober-curious", "sober-adjacent" or "sometimes sober" women who are looking to make more conscious choices as it relates to their health.

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  • Founder of the "I Am More Than My Body" Movement, Kaisa Keranen Joins the HOP WTR Team To Promote Smarter Choices and Stronger Relationships With Our Bodies
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOP WTR the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients is thrilled to announce Kaisa Keranen ( @kaisafit ) as its latest Part Owner and Ambassador.
  • "Part of why I love HOP WTR so much is because it's a small healthy choice that I make each day," explains Keranen.
  • "When Kaisa reached out to us, we were over the moon," says Jordan Bass, HOP WTR Co-Founder.
  • HOP WTR is a non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients.

HOP WTR Hires Lauren Davidson as Senior Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOP WTR – the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients – welcomes a new hire for their Senior Vice President of Sales position, Lauren Davidson. Her vast experience and accomplishments in the sales industry will play a vital role in priming HOP WTR for continued growth across the US.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOP WTR the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients welcomes a new hire for their Senior Vice President of Sales position, Lauren Davidson.
  • Her vast experience and accomplishments in the sales industry will play a vital role in priming HOP WTR for continued growth across the US.
  • Davidson joins HOP WTR from Super Coffee, where she served as VP of National Accounts.
  • HOP WTR CEO and Co-Founder Jordan Bass adds, "I speak for myself and everyone else at the company when I say we're ecstatic that Lauren is joining the HOP WTR team.

NEW SAHLEN'S HOT DOGS NOW AVAILABLE AT BIG Y

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Three varieties of Sahlen's Hot Dogs, in various packaging sizes, can now be found at Big Y retail locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including one- and three-pound packs of Sahlen's most sought-after hot dog product—Tender Casing Pork & Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Three varieties of Sahlen's Hot Dogs, in various packaging sizes, can now be found at Big Y retail locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including one- and three-pound packs of Sahlen's most sought-after hot dog productTender Casing Pork & Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs.
  • Other Sahlen products to hit Big Y include Sahlen's Natural Casing Pork & Beef Hot Dogs and nine-ounce packages of Sahlen's new Grilled For You Pork & Beef Smokehouse Hot Dogs, which come pre-grilled.
  • We believe that no matter an individual's familiarity with Sahlen's Hot Dogs, it only takes one taste to create a lifelong loyalist.
  • We look forward to doing just that with the introduction of our original Smokehouse Tender Casing, Natural Casing, and Grilled For You Hot Dogs at nearly 100 Big Y locations."

YOU WANT A PEACH OF ME? HOP WTR LAUNCHES NEW SIP FOR SUMMER

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOP WTR – the non-alcoholic sparkling hop water crafted with crisp, bold hops and mood-boosting ingredients – is adding Peach to the flavor roster, perfect for summertime sipping. HOP WTR Peach delivers a sweet, juicy flavor with a strong hint of hops and is infused with mood-boosting adaptogens and nootropics. The new refreshing and hydrating flavor is sure to be your go-to cold bev as mercury rises. Plus, like all HOP WTR beverages, this brew is proudly crafted with no alcohol, calories, carbs or sugar.

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  • HOP WTR Peach delivers a sweet, juicy flavor with a strong hint of hops and is infused with mood-boosting adaptogens and nootropics.
  • Plus, like all HOP WTR beverages, this brew is proudly crafted with no alcohol, calories, carbs or sugar.
  • "We are thrilled with the response to our new Peach flavor," said Nick Taranto, co-founder HOP WTR.
  • "Peach offers another happy HOP WTR option to embrace - and be present for - all the sunny summer activities and dawn-to-dusk, outdoor fun.