Grocery leaders focused on store operations are planning to attend the Store Operations Summit, the latest event in the National Grocers Association’s Engage Series, taking place July 24-26 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri. Registration is open for the summit, designed for store leaders who are focused on store operations and […]
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Daily’s Premium Meats Expands Retail Presence
Kansas City, Missouri-based Daily’s Premium Meats has expanded its bacon distribution to retail chains around the country. The company uses premium ingredients for curing and all-natural hardwoods for smoking, helping the brand to establish its reputation for high-quality bacon. The Daily’s bacon brand expands its distribution nationwide, bringing its products to a larger number of […]
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ProAmpac Introduces Shelf-Stable Fresh Sandwich Packaging
Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac has introduced a fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging RAP Sandwich Wedge to the North American market. Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this package launches the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format. By combining the benefits of modified atmosphere packaging with sustainable fiber materials, ProAmpac addresses the demand for reduced food […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Raises $160K During Harvest For Hunger Campaign
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has raised $160,896 – about 643,000 meals – through its register campaign and employee contests. “Buehler’s would like to thank our customers and teammates in supporting this worthwhile cause. Being in the food business and living in the communities we serve, Buehler’s is invested in making sure everyone has enough […]
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Baesler’s Market Finds Hospitality Key To Success In Terre Haute, Sullivan
Baesler’s Market is a fifth-generation independent grocery store with two locations – Terre Haute and Sullivan, Indiana. Bob Baesler, president, said his great-grandfather started Baesler’s Meat Market in 1894 in Terre Haute. His grandfather and father continued in the business, with Bob starting at age 13, working on Saturdays. His son, Casey, is manager of […]
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Kroger’s CPO Shares How Company Champions Associates
The Kroger Co.’s Chief People Officer and SVP Tim Massa joined the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual meeting in Las Vegas for a discussion on how Kroger creates “people champions.” “Kroger is an amazing place for associates to build their careers,” Massa said in a statement. “We have team members who come from every […]
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Walmart Opens Fulfillment Center In McCordsville, IN
Walmart employees were joined by local elected officials and community members June 15 to celebrate the grand opening of a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center at 5259 W 500 N. in McCordsville, Indiana. Located 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, this facility is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date and will enable the retailer to fulfill […]
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Hiland Dairy Introduces New Shake And Squeeze Sour Cream
Springfield, Missouri-based Hiland Dairy has launched an improved squeezable package for its all-natural sour cream. The bottle, which is recyclable, will begin appearing on store shelves mid-to-late June. According to the company, the package has a space-saving design with a flip-top cap that keeps the bottle upright. By minimizing the amount of air exposure, the […]