Aldi is expanding its Curbside Grocery Pickup to offer even more options to customers. After a successful pilot in select markets, Curbside Grocery Pickup will be available in nearly 600 Aldi stores across the country by the end of July. “Our Curbside Grocery Pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
Category: Midwest
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Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Nestlé Introduces New Life Cuisine, Improves Lean Cuisine Portfolio
Nestlé is introducing Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering meal solutions for those who like to eat well. Over the years, the definition of wellness has evolved from calorie-conscious eating to a more holistic approach that extends well beyond just what’s on your plate. Once-niche dietary trends like gluten free and meatless meals also have […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hormel Natural Choice Launches Hardwood Smoked Product Line
The makers of Hormel Natural Choice premium lunch meat have launched a new line of slow-smoked products called Natural Choice hardwood smoked lunch meats. These products—smoked in netting over real wood chips for over four hours—include flavors like applewood ham, applewood turkey with garlic and herbs, pecanwood ham with sweet black pepper and pecanwood ham with […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Michigan Asparagus Season Is Officially Underway
Cooler temperatures in late April and early May—and even a late season snowfall—delayed the harvest of Michigan’s asparagus crop by about a week but did not harm it. The cool spring weather provided growers with some extra time to prepare fields and complete beginning of season tasks like mowing and fertilizer application. Now, Michigan asparagus season […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Shine United Gives Moon Cheese A Brand Refresh
Moon Cheese recently underwent a brand refresh so the look on the outside matches the crunchy cheese bites on the inside. Madison, Wisconsin-based Shine United was tasked with performing this integrated rebrand that included an overhaul of the look and feel which was translated into new packaging, a new website, content to fuel social media […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods, Midwest
Weglarz Named CEO Of MIRA, Arabo To Lead Benchmark Beverage Co.
Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]
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Halo Top Releases New Line Of Bigger Pops In 3 Flavors
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top is offering its new, bigger Halo Top Pops, now in grocery freezer aisles nationwide. Halo Top Pops are available in three flavors, including Mint Chip and Sea Salt Caramel, and a new flavor exclusive to the Pops lineup: Brownie Batter. Halo Top Pops (SRP: $5.99/five 3.5 fl. oz. pops per box) […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Ragu Makes Donation To Fight Hunger In Kentucky
The Ragu brand has made a donation to the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Ragu brand, owned by Mizkan America, is providing a monetary donation and making a commitment to support the club’s Operation Club Cares program, which was implemented with the goal of providing hunger relief for families facing unprecedented […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Ends Pandemic Bonuses With $130M Thank You Pay
The Kroger Co. Family of Cos., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten […]
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Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
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Sandra’s Introduces New Products To Premium Chicken Line
Milford, Indiana-based Sandra’s all natural chicken brand has added new products to its premium stuffed chicken entree line. The latest flavor additions are Cordon Bleu and Broccoli & Swiss, which offer high protein ingredients like uncured ham and real cheese in traditional flavors. The premium stuffed chicken breast products are made from chicken raised cage-free […]
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AWG’s Employee-Run Charitable Foundation Gives Disaster Relief Grants
Employees of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) are providing Disaster Relief Grants of $1,000 each to 10 organizations representing each of the communities where AWG and its subsidiary Valu Merchandisers Company (VMC) have a distribution center. AWG employees are presenting these grants to organizations that are helping with COVID-19 relief. The money […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Living Greens Farm Responds to COVID-19 With New Procedures
Faribault, Minnesota-based Living Greens Farm, the largest vertical, indoor aeroponic farm in the U.S. that provides year-round fresh salads, microgreens and herbs, has added steps and procedures to its standards to block COVID-19 from its operation. The company says because it grows crops indoors the health risks most traditional farms face are virtually eliminated, resulting […]
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Reynolds Consumer Products Names Swartzberg VP, Investor Relations
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. recently named capital markets professional Mark Swartzberg VP of investor relations. Swartzberg has more than 20 years of experience in investor relations and equity research in the consumer sector. “As we continue to establish our connectivity with the investor community as a newly public company, we are very […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kaivac Says KaiBosh Disinfectant Deemed Effective Against COVID-19
Hamilton, Ohio-based Kaivac, a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment designed for use in schools, hospitals, grocery stores and most all types of commercial facilities, says its disinfectant, KaiBosh, has been deemed effective against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of coronavirus (COVID-19), by the EPA. The disinfectant is engineered to be used with Kaivac’s No-Touch Cleaning (spray-and-vac) systems […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Frozen Food, Midwest
Path of Life Debuts Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at Midwest Costco Stores
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, known for its gourmet quinoa, rice, and veggie side dishes, debuted its Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at select Costco’s in the Midwest. The microwavable rice blend will also be available in select Texas Costco warehouses starting next week. The brand’s Cilantro Lime Rice Blend is traditional cilantro and lime flavor […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
SpartanNash Pharmacies Reserve Time For At-Risk Store Guests
SpartanNash and its 62 Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Martin’s Super Markets, VG’s and Forest Hills Foods pharmacies in Michigan have set aside time twice per week for store guests most at risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19), including older adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Reserved hours will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-9 […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: King Juice Co. Readies Rollout For ‘Light’ Blends Of Calypso Lemonades
This year is shaping up as monumental for Calypso, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, riding a wave of recent innovation and introducing a new line of light lemonades this spring. David Klavsons, CEO of King Juice Co. Inc., recently chatted with The Shelby Report’s VP of the Midwest Geoff Welch, reflecting on the progress of the […]
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Kar’s Nuts Names Jen Bauer As Chief Marketing Officer
Madison Heights, Michigan-based Kar’s Nuts, a manufacturer of premium snacking products under the Kar’s, Second Nature and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brands, has named Jennifer Bauer as chief marketing officer. Bauer brings to Kar’s Nuts more than 17 years of marketing experience with consumer-packaged goods companies, including the last seven years in the snacking category. She has […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Tyson Fresh Meats Temporarily Pausing Operations At Beef Plant
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., is currently winding down production and will temporarily pause operations Friday, May 1, through Monday, May 4, at its Dakota City, Nebraska, beef facility to complete a deep cleaning of the entire plant. The company has been working closely with the local […]