ICYMI: Top Stories From June

The most-read SFA News Daily articles in June covered topics including sofi Award winners, the Summer Fancy Food Show, and retailers’ suppliers. In case you missed it, the following were the most popular stories last month.

1. sofi Product of the Year, New Product of the Year Winners Named

Top buyers named Lewis Road Creamery 10 Star Certified Salted Butter 2023 sofi Product of the Year and named Mochidoki Vegan Passionfruit Mochi Ice Cream sofi New Product of the Year at the Summer Fancy Food Show.

2. Whole Foods Announces Supplier All-Stars

Whole Foods announced the winners of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 15 brands that raise the industry bar for quality, innovation, value, and social responsibility, and are aligned with Whole Foods Market’s core values, such as caring for local communities and practicing win-win partnerships, according to the company.

3. Wegmans to Shutter Multi-Level Store

Wegmans will close its multi-level location in Natick, Massachusetts. The exact date has yet to be determined but will occur this summer.

4. Giada De Laurentiis Shares High-Impact Food Trends

Giada De Laurentiis, chef, TV personality, author of ten cookbooks, and founder of Giadzy, spoke about emerging trends that are shaping the specialty food industry, and facilitating the success of her brand, during her keynote presentation at the Summer Fancy Food Show.

5. Albertsons Consolidates Private Labels

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is rebranding its Signature Farms, Signature Care, and Signature Cafe products under Signature Select, featuring a new marketing campaign, logo, and updated packaging. The transition is expected to be complete in early 2024.