NW Natural, a subsidiary of NW Natural Holding Co., and BioCarbN, a developer and operator of environmental infrastructure projects, have begun production at a second renewable natural gas facility, as part of a project partnership with Tyson Foods. The facility is located in Dakota City, Nebraska, with NW Natural investing about $12 million to convert […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Deploys Simbe’s Tally Across 15 Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced plans to deploy Tally, an autonomous inventory robot, in 15 grocery stores in Michigan and Indiana. After a successful pilot in select D&W Fresh Market stores, SpartanNash is implementing Simbe’s solution in additional Family Fare and Martin’s Super Market stores. The real-time data intelligence that Tally provides helps ensure items are stocked and […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Seeks Vendor Partners For Company Product Line
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is seeking elevated food products from food manufacturers across the globe to expand its Frederik’s by Meijer line in its more than 260 supercenters and grocery stores across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Prospective vendors interested in partnering with Meijer to offer their retail-ready products as part of the retailer’s premium quality food line should submit their interest here. By submitting […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Storewise Receives Majority Growth Investment From Nexa Equity
Overland Park, Kansas-based Storewise has announced a majority investment from Nexa Equity, a private equity firm. Storewise’s management team will continue to lead the business as the company further accelerates growth and expands to more customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The software platform enables grocery operators to streamline operations and improve store […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
BelleHarvest Acquires Valley View Co.
Belding, Michigan-based BelleHarvest has acquired Valley View Co., an acquisition that increases its overall growing and storage capacity by 20 percent, providing the company with a greater ability to expand its varietal mix and enhance overall quality for the end consumer. The deal brings increased acreage, packing house operations and storage capacity to the BelleHarvest organization. As […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Midwest Quality Wholesale Purchases Webster City Custom Meats
Midwest Quality Wholesale Inc. has purchased Webster City Custom Meats Inc. at 1611 E. 2nd Street in Webster City, Iowa. Since 1973, Webster City Custom Meats has specialized in custom processing of smoked ham, smoked bacon, smoked turkeys, fresh sausage products, boneless ham roasts, smoked pork loins, and a variety of specialty items. “Midwest Quality […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
WGA’s Emerging Leaders Share Group Premieres In Chicago
Women Grocers of America, operating as a professional development network supported by the National Grocers Association Foundation, launched its new emerging leaders share group, setting the stage for the second meeting of the Executive Female Leadership Network in Chicago. The first gathering of the Emerging Female Leaders share group attracted 13 participants for two days of education, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Balls Food Stores has been serving Kansas City, Kansas, for 100 years and will host special anniversary events throughout the year to mark the occasion. In 1923, Sidney and Mollie Ball purchased a building on the corner of 16th and Stewart in the city. That decision would lead to generations of Balls family members working […]