Two Midwest grocery companies are making the health and well-being of their associates a top priority during the ongoing public health crisis. The Kroger Co. and SpartanNash are installing plexiglass at cash registers and other high-traffic locations. Kroger also is taking additional steps to protect its associates. A spokesperson for the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company says […]
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FourKites Plans Global Virtual Conference On Supply Chain Sustainability
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, will host the largest ever virtual conference focused on supply chain sustainability at the end of March in Chicago. Presenters will include Dr. Dirk Holbach, corporate SVP of Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V.; Meghan Stasz, VP of packaging and sustainability at Consumer Brands Association; Dustin Braun, senior director […]
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UFCW 8-Golden State Reaches New Agreement With Grocery Chains
UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said, following months of complex negotiations, a new tentative agreement has been reached with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill in Northern and Central California. “At the bargaining table we were able to build on the key achievements of decades of union solidarity,” Loveall said. “This contract is one […]
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Leinenkugel’s Introduces Spritzen, First ‘Beer With A Splash Of Seltzer’
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. has introduced its new trio of beers with a splash of seltzer, Leinenkugel’s Spritzen, available nationwide. Spritzen marks the brewer’s first new national release in three years and is available in three flavors: Grapefruit, Raspberry Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry. Spritzen features a crisp and effervescent beer-forward taste with the clean […]
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People To Watch: Katie Waeltz, Topco Associates
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group together present this series, People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Katie Waeltz, VP of category management and insights for Topco Associates LLC. Tell me a little bit […]
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STōK’s ‘Fueled’ Line Features Creamers, Ready-To-Drink Coffee
Consumers have a new way to fuel their coffee with STōK Fueled Creamers and Ready-to-Drink Coffee from STōK Cold Brew. Geared toward those who are looking to jump-start their day, the company said the STōK Fueled line includes extra calories from protein, butter and MCT oil. The products are available at grocery and mass market […]
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Market Profile: Oil Industry Fueling Food Retail Growth In West Texas
by John McCurry/contributing writer Gary Huddleston, a former longtime Kroger executive now serving as grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association (TRA), describes the grocery business as being robust across most areas of Texas. “Western Texas is certainly unique. There are three or four metro areas, but the vast majority is rural. The four […]
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Mowi Launches Global Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Brand, Mowi Pure
Mowi, a global seafood company, has launched its new global brand, Mowi Pure. It is now available on Amazon Fresh and will be in stores nationwide later this year. Mowi Pure products are made from a unique breed of sustainably-farmed Norweigan Atlantic salmon that can be traced back generations to the wildest rivers in Norway. […]