New program helps individuals create personalized health and wellness plan Hy-Vee has launched Hy-Vee Healthy You, a health and wellness subscription service designed by company dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. […]
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Testa Produce Joins FreshEdge
Deal expands FreshEdge’s presence in the Midwest FreshEdge, a family of fresh food distribution companies backed by Wind Point Partners, has acquired Testa Produce, a produce and specialty food company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more than 110 years, Testa Produce and the Testa family have been serving customers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, distributing […]
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Kroger Expands On-Demand Floral, Sushi Delivery To Uber Eats
The Kroger Co. has launched floral and sushi delivery on Uber Eats marketplace from Kroger’s Family of Stores across the country. Customers can order premium Bloom Haus floral bouquets now and their favorite sushi beginning May 4. “Kroger continues to bring customers additional ways to enjoy their favorite fresh products with zero compromise on convenience […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Varghese Joins SpartanNash As VP, Applications And Data
Binu Varghese will lead IT innovation and data strategy in new role SpartanNash has hired Binu Varghese as VP of applications and data, effective immediately. An experienced technology and product leader, Varghese joins SpartanNash from Carrier Corporation in Atlanta, where he served as global director of data, analytics and artificial intelligence. “One of our core capabilities […]
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Prairie Farms Dairy Launches Mini Ice Cream Bars
New treats bring together trio of favorite flavors, mega influencer triplets Prairie Farms has launched its Small Batch Premium Just Dipped Mini Classic Ice Cream Bars. The limited-edition variety pack includes America’s top three ice cream flavors – vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Made with real ice cream and simple ingredients, each multi-pack contains 12 individually […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Offers New ‘Shop The Dot’ Savings Program
In-store signage, weekly ad highlight monthly price drops, additional savings St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, is rolling out a new savings program. The new “Shop the Dot” program launching this week is an in-store, print and digital marketing campaign designed to highlight regular […]
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Kraft Heinz Launches Just Spices Into U.S. Market
The Kraft Heinz Co. has launch of Just Spices in the U.S. market, one year after the company completed its acquisition of a majority stake in the business. Just Spices is expected to be a critical growth driver for Kraft Heinz’s taste elevation business, which is focused on flavor enhancement, and is one of the company’s platforms for […]
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Conagra Brands, Wendy’s Release Canned Chili Product
Chicago-based Conagra Brands and Cleveland, Ohio-based Wendy’s are partnering to bring Wendy’s chili into homes across the country. The homestyle chili is loaded with 29 grams of protein per can, featuring an all-natural beef with a mix of peppers, beans and a tomato-based sauce. “We are thrilled to partner with Wendy’s and bring a fan-favorite to […]