Posted inFred Meyer, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, West

Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores Launch Loop In Portland, OR

The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic.  Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer

Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Midwest

South Dakota Retailers Association Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary

It’s difficult for Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, to contain his enthusiasm when talking about 2022, which marks the group’s 125th anniversary. “We’re older than Ford Motor Company. We’re older than the World Series. We’re older than the National Park Service. So this is a really big milestone year for […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition

San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition.  Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]

Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands

Hershey’s Releases New Packaging For Women’s History Month

The Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s Company is highlighting the “SHE” at the center of its milk chocolate bar as part of its Women’s History Month celebrations. These limited-edition “Celebrate SHE” bars are now available nationwide. “We are surrounded by women and girls that inspire us every single day. Creating this simple, but powerful and colorful change to our iconic […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Dawn Foods Names Ardent Mills And Coco Bakery Vendors Of The Year

Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods, through its Dawn Distribution Advantage network, has announced Ardent Mills and Coco Bakery as its North America vendors of the year for 2021. The DDA is a customer-focused buying cooperative consisting of Dawn Foods’ own distribution centers and independent distributor partners. Each year, the DDA recognizes vendors that collaboratively deliver growth and […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National

NGA Names Ecolab As Its Food Safety Partner

The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has named Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, as its food safety partner as part of a new suite of resources available to NGA member companies.   “Food safety and enhanced sanitation practices have always been […]