AWMA Board Member and V.P. of Operations for Merchants Grocery Co., Inc., Chris Smythers, and AWMA V.P. of Government Relations, Anne Holloway, traveled to U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters to meet with top food safety regulators as part of a roundtable discussion on food safety.  The meeting, which included the Director of the Office of Food Safety for the FDA – Nega Beru, Ph.D. – was aimed promoting greater communication with industry on the agency’s Retail Food Safety Initiative.  AWMA was invited to join a few other industry representatives, including NACS, FMI and GMA, to offer insights into ways the agency and our industry might work together to improve food safety practices in retail food stores and throughout the industry. Read More→

Categories : MGC News & Events

New Items For February 2012

Monday, January 30th, 2012

2832 M&M Dark Mint
4159 Snickers Squared King
3015 Skittles Riddles
4121 M&M Minis Mega Tubes
3508 Stride Spearmint .50 Read More→

Categories : New Items, Product News

Kunzler Product Name Change

Monday, January 16th, 2012

To All Valued Kunzler Customers
Effective immediately, Kunzler is changing the name of their product #1339. The
name of the product will be changing from “5 Pepper & Cheddar Sausage” to “Cheddar &
Pepper Sausage
”.

Please be aware of these changes and update any system information that you have. Kunzler is in the process of updating all of their Product Sales Specification Sheets to reflect the
above changes. Additionally, our promotional and product literature and brochures will be
updated as well.

Merchants Grocery Company will send all our Kunzler customers the updated material when it arrives from Kunzler. If you would like to become a Kunzler customer please contact us about the Kunzler roller grill program.

Thanasi Foods Recall On Sunflower Seeds

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Thanasi Foods announced a recall on BIGS Dill Pickle Flavored Sunflower Seeds (MGC Item number #4986).

The dates involved are “best if used by 08 Dec 2012 and 09 Dec 2012”.
—These are the only 2 dated affected.
—the product may contain soy(which is not disclosed on the package)

MGC DID NOT SHIP OR RECEIVE ANY PRODUCT WITH THE AFFECTED CODE DATES.
Since MGC did not ship or receive any product, this information is provided as notification only.

Categories : Product News, Recalls

New POS Available for Tornados

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

We have window clings and store posters available for customers who use Tornados products on their roller grill.
Please make your requests through the contact page of the website.
Click here to make your request. (Include your customer number or your request will NOT be processed.)

Now Available – Window Clings

Tornados and ElMonterey Window Clings

Categories : POS, Product News

Urgent Recall by the Novartis Consumer Health

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Attention MGC Customers: We have had preliminary notification of a recall by Novartis Consumer Health (NCH) as follows:

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) is voluntarily recalling all lots of over-the-counter products Excedrin®, Bufferin®, Gas-X® Prevention® and NoDoz® which are listed in the attached table. These recalls are being implemented following consumer complaints of chipped and broken pills and inconsistent bottle packaging line clearance practices at our Lincoln, Nebraska facility, which could result in the bottles containing foreign tablets, caplets, or capsules. This voluntary recall pertains to all lots with the following expiration dates:
- Excedrin® and No Doz® — December 20, 2014 or earlier
- Bufferin® and GasX® Prevention® — December 20, 2013 or earlier

MGC is awaiting the lot list of recalled products. Where our records indicate you have purchased the lot numbers from MGC, a customer service representative, Lisa Motola, will soon be contacting you regarding the recall.

As per the dates listed above, immediately pull any Excedrin (24) count boxes of (tablets,caplets , extra-strength or migraine) and any NoDoz 16 count boxes.

What To Do
Please set the recalled items in a box/bag marked “DO NOT SELL” and keep the product until you are contacted.

Categories : Product News, Recalls

New December Items at MGC

Monday, December 5th, 2011

World Kitchen Old Fashion Bag Beef JerkyWorld Kitchen Old Fashion Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz #13920

World Kitchen Peppered Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz #13921

World Kitchen  Teriyaki Bag Beef Jerky
6/12 Oz  #13922

 
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Categories : New Items, Product News

BIC has launched a “Support The Troops” Collectors Series®, featuring patriotic and military-themed imagery.  Through December 31, 2012, a donation of $0.09 for every BIC “Support The Troops” Lighter sold will be made to support the USO’s programs and services.

“BIC is very pleased to offer this special Collectors Series,” said Traci Gentry, vice president – Marketing, BIC Consumer Products USA. “We are proud of the work that the USO does to support the men and women who are serving in the military, as well as their families. These lighters will appeal to consumers who want the opportunity to show their patriotism and support for our troops.”
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New October Items at MGC

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

GoneSmoke Odor SprayWhy Smell Like Smoke?
Simply spray GoneSmoke® lightly over your hair and clothes or in your car to remove smoke and other odors.
It’s that easy! GoneSmoke® Odor Eliminator 12/1 Oz. #29575

Categories : New Items, Product News

New September Items at MGC

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Chico Bakery Pepperoni And Cheese RollChico Bakery® Pepperoni & Cheese Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78345
Chico Bakery® Pepperoni & Hot Pepper Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78346
Chico Bakery® Double Stuff Pepperoni Roll 24/5.5 Oz #78347
UP2U® Bubble Fresh/Sweet Mint 12/14 Piece #3631
UP2U® Berry-Melon/Fresh Mint 12/14 Piece #3629
UP2U® Mandarin Strawberry/Spearmint 12/14 Piece #3633
UP2U® Daylight Mint/Midnight Mint 12/14 Piece #3632
Airheads® Big Bar P-Lem/Orange 24/Count #2808
Airheads® Big Bar Blue Raspberry/Cherry 24/Count #2807
Airheads® Big Bar Strawberry/Watermelon 24/Count #2809

Categories : New Items, Product News