St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc. and Every True Tiger Brands have partnered to develop a variety of products, exclusive to Schnucks in its home markets, that will feature University of Missouri student athletes. The first-of-its-kind program features student athletes from various sports on a variety of products, through new name, image and likeness rules where […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Hiland Dairy Serves Up Summer Cravings Contest
Springfield, Missouri-based Hiland Dairy is offering coupons, recipes and prizes in its “Savings for Summer” Cravings Contest through July 31. Consumers are asked to visit the website for a chance to win Hiland kitchen items and Silver Dollar City prizes. The contest also features coupons on Hiland products to make summer recipes. “We know consumers […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Festival Foods Taps Upshop To Optimize Fresh Ops
With the goal of revolutionizing its fresh perimeter, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods has partnered with Upshop, a provider of AI-driven retail software, for store operations. This partnership is timely for Festival Foods as the organization gears up for growth and requires systems that can rapidly scale. With Upshop, store employees gain the ability to […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest, Sustainability News
SpartanNash, Flashfood Reach Food Waste Reduction Milestone
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash’s collaboration with Flashfood has diverted one million pounds of food waste over the past three years, saving shoppers $1.9 million on groceries. Reducing food waste and providing affordable access to nutrition are key elements of SpartanNash’s environmental, social and governance strategy, which aims to promote healthy lives and well-being for all. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger’s Home Chef Brand Marks Milestone
Home Chef, Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s meal solutions brand with a retail and online presence, is celebrating its 10th birthday. Over the last 10 years, Home Chef has produced more than 350 million meals served in 48 states, according to Kroger. It has tested and tasted some 12,000 recipes, 4,500 of which have made the […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Selects Sixteen Small Brands For Distribution
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE has announced the 16 recipients of its 2023 TRENDfinder event, which took place virtually from May 1-12. “Because the food distribution industry is so competitive, newly emerging brands find it difficult to break in,” said Rachelle Radcliffe, senior director of supplier experience. “[These] events are a great opportunity for small brands to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Desserts Top Kroger July Fourth Offerings
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. is featuring several bakery items customers can use to celebrate America’s birthday, from desserts decorated with stars and stripes to cheesecake and cookies. The grocer also has ice cream and other novelties, such as popsicles. For a family-friendly July Fourth activity, the retailer recommends trying the no-bake desserts with seasonal fruits. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Nonprofits Get Boost From SpartanNash
As part of Helping Hands Day on June 23, SpartanNash employees in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Minneapolis volunteered at 14 area nonprofits, including Junior Achievement, Kids’ Food Basket, Michigan Vets Home and Special Olympics Minnesota. About 575 volunteers helped with landscaping, cleaning, painting, sorting donations, cooking and packing meals. The company has a third upcoming […]