Thanksgiving

Hain Pure Protein Corp. and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) are clucking about the launch of a new Martha Stewart-branded whole turkey that will be distributed broadly in supermarkets and warehouse clubs across the country just in time for the 2009 Thanksgiving season.

To coincide with the onset of autumn in September, Londonderry, N.H.-based organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm is rolling out for the first time a limited-edition Pumpkin Pie low-fat yogurt, which captures the taste of the fall holidays.

Urban Accents is launching an all-natural Fall Feasting product line of roasting rubs, side dish seasonings and a turkey-brining collection to help at-home cooks create delicious autumn dishes with ease.

Consumers can warm up the chilliest autumn days with two new Senseo Gourmet Coffee varieties from Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee North American Retail, 10% Kona Blend and Breakfast Blend

With the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers likely a distant memory in most U.S. households by now, an interesting survey released last week by Vermont-based MyWebGrocer found time-honored fare continues to top holiday meal shopping lists across the country that are increasingly being planned online or via mobile devices.

You’re probably reading this on a stolen break during the pre-Thanksgiving rush in your stores (I thank you for that!), and just as soon as Turkey Day is over, your shoppers will be preparing for December festivities.

Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. and the Roundy’s Foundation are once again responding to the growing need to feed the hungry in Wisconsin and Minnesota with donations surpassing $80,000 for food banks and meal programs.

Supervalu’s Chicago-based Jewel-Osco subsidiary made good on its pledge to donate 2,400 turkey meals for needy families last week as part of the third annual “Un Dia para Compartir” initiative that will help bring food to the tables of over 600 underprivileged Latino families from six local community organizations throughout the Windy City.