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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Healthy You Subscription Service Launches
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 […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Southeast
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 […]