Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has named Gabriel Arreaga to succeed of Robert Clark, SVP of supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise sourcing, who is retiring Feb. 1, 2021, after more than 35 years of service. Arreaga is joining The Kroger Co. as SVP of supply chain starting Oct. 1. “We thank Robert for his 35 […]
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Indianapolis Fruit Co. Promotes, Hires Team Members
Indianapolis Fruit Co. continues to build a team of industry professionals, recently promoting staff and adding new hires. Indianapolis Fruit remains focused on being a super-regional produce and specialty foods distributor providing premium quality products and unprecedented customer experiences. Indianapolis Fruit Co. is a business unit of IF&P Foods and the FreshEdge group of companies, […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Meijer Partners With FourKites On Purchase Order Lifecycle Visibility
Chicago-based FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, has introduced multimodal purchase order (PO) tracking for all freight in the FourKites system. This new capability gives shippers, carriers and receivers the power, flexibility and granularity to track the full lifecycle of shipments using their associated PO numbers. PO tracking greatly simplifies freight visibility for the many organizations and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
JBT Corp. Announces Return Of President/CEO Tom Giacomini
Tom Giacomini returned to JBT Corp. as its president and CEO on Sept. 21, following a personal leave for medical reasons. Brian Deck, who has been serving as interim CEO at the Chicago-based company, will continue to serve as EVP and CFO, and Alan Feldman will continue in his role as interim non-executive chairman through the end of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Ball’s Food Announces Extensive Employee Safety Training
Ball’s Food Stores says 100 employees have earned certification from the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection. Company employees participated in an intensive, seven-hour food safety training course focused on proper food handling, food preparation and food storage along with food safety and sanitation standards that are required by the FDA […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz To Sell Its Natural Cheese Business To Groupe Lactalis
The Kraft Heinz Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for a purchase price of $3.2 billion USD. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval. The […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
General Mills Brings Back Favorite ’80s Cereals, Cartoon Classics
Cereal maker General Mills is bringing back the taste and shapes of the cereals popular on Saturday mornings in the ’80s – Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams, Cookie Crisp and Trix. Improvements include Cocoa Puffs delivering more chocolatey taste, Cookie Crisp bringing more chocolate chip cookie taste, Trix reviving its classic six fruity shapes and Golden […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Grocery Stores Use UV, Blue Lights To Keep Customers, Products Safe
The COVID-19 pandemic is making the grocery industry take a different look at how it is going to protect customers and employees. Sentry Foods in Delafield, Wisconsin, and Neu-Tech Energy Solutions, an LED lighting supplier, are working together to install bacteria-killing blue lights and UVC light fixtures that disinfect both bacteria and viruses – including the coronavirus […]
Posted inPackaging News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Shelby Originals
Sorensen: Take A Look At Closed Loop Recycling For Produce Packing And Shipping
by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group Consumers have a plethora of choices in the grocery store today. Manufacturers have responded to consumer research to ideate and develop products that will meet changing consumer tastes, trends and demands. Retailers, too, had to change their merchandising, assortment and pricing strategies to meet the demands of shoppers. The power […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Unveils Strategic Plan Along With Outlook On 2020
Miguel Patricio, CEO of The Kraft Heinz Co. and members of his senior leadership team unveiled a transformation of the company on Sept. 15. A new strategy, operating model and key initiatives signal a fundamental shift in its approach to growing its brands and its business at a global scale. The company also is establishing […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Good Foods Establishes Board Of Directors To Grow Company
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods has announced the implementation of a board of directors to seek out new opportunities and grow the family-owned brand as objectively and strategically as possible. Over the past 16 months, Good Foods has created and recruited a team to help lead and guide the brand to continued success. In 2020 […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Lineage Logistics Recognized As Feeding America Visionary Partner
Novi, Michigan-based Lineage Logistics, a provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, says it has achieved the goal of its “Share A Meal” campaign to help provide 100 million meals to people in need in response to COVID-19. As a result of financial donations made to Feeding America in support of the campaign, Lineage has been named […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Distinctive Foods Offers Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats
Wheeling, Illinois-based Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs and other dough-wrapped proteins, recently debuted Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Co. earlier this year. The Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats are made with miniature hardwood smoked traditional bratwurst that are cooked […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Aldi Unveils Top 20 Fan Favorite Products For 2020
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has released the second annual Fan Favorites survey results, showcasing a powerful testament to #ALDILove, with more than 177,000 shoppers voting for their most-loved Aldi-exclusive products across 20 categories. Mama Cozzi’s Take & Bake Deli Pizza earned the title of overall winner and repeated as the Fan Favorite in the easy meal […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Ingles Markets, Midwest
Pringles Introduces Limited-Edition Rick And Morty-Inspired Flavors
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Pringles is continuing its partnership with Adult Swim’s award-winning series, Rick and Morty, with an expanded collection of limited-edition flavors inspired by the hit show. In addition to the coveted Pickle Rick crisps, the two newest flavors – Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I’m Cheddar & Sour Cream – are rooted in the show’s […]
Posted inMeijer, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Extends Teacher Discount For Entire 2020-21 School Year
With schools across the Midwest starting classes, Meijer is giving a little help to teachers who will be buying school supplies for their classrooms and home offices out of their own pocket. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer is extending its 15 percent teacher discount on classroom essentials to be available for the entire 2020-21 school year. […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Casey’s General Stores, Coca-Cola Team Up During Hunger Action Month
As part of its partnership with Feeding America, Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has set a goal for Hunger Action Month: Donate 10 million meals to school-aged children and their families who are experiencing food insecurity within its communities. To help achieve this goal, Casey’s has engaged Coca-Cola in the effort, including special offers on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway Sets New Fundraising Record For MDA At Golf Classic
Des Moines, Iowa-based Fareway Stores recently partnered once again with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to host the 10th Annual Fareway MDA Golf Classic at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes. The event raised a record-setting $167,000 for the MDA. Monies raised at the golf classic will fund research and provide health care services and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pre Brands Introduces Grass-Fed, Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast
Pre Brands, a provider of 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished beef from Australia and New Zealand, says its Pre Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast will be available nationwide for the holiday season. “Whether consumers are spending holidays quietly with only immediate family or hosting a larger celebration, they’ll be craving something special this year,” said Kevin […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Lakeview Farms Offers New Cheesecake Factory At Home Desserts
Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips and specialty products, has introduced a new line of mix-in desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand of refrigerated desserts. “Following the success of last year’s launch of The Cheesecake Factory At Home Decadent Dessert products, we are excited to offer new premium, ready-to-eat dessert […]