AWG Brands, the private brands owned by Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, introduced more than 130 items in 2022. New items were launched in all four AWG Brands (Always Save, Best Choice, Clearly by Best Choice and Best Choice Superior Selections) and across categories including center store, frozen, bakery, over-the-counter, health and meat. “We’re […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Cascade Platinum Debuts New Innovation With No Prewash
Cincinnati-based Cascade has debuted Cascade Platinum Plus, a cleaning system that allows users to skip extra steps with no prewash or rewash. To develop its formula upgrade, Cascade tested 10 prototype formulations and 13,000 test pods to perfect the Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPac. The formula is comprised of cleaning ingredients to hydrate and scrub dried-on food, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Enhances mPerks Program With Personalized Rewards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is revamping mPerks to allow for increased personalized rewards and savings. Customers earn points for every dollar spent and every qualifying prescription filled, along with additional opportunities. “Meijer is committed to providing value and convenience for our customers, and the changes we’ve made to mPerks expands on both by offering more […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Tyson Foods To Create 400 Jobs At Illinois Plant
Tyson Foods has expanded its workforce projections for its prepared foods facility in Caseyville, Illinois. This will create about 400 new employee positions to meet the growing demand for Hillshire Farm and Jimmy Dean grab-and-go snacking and breakfast items. This boost is a result of the $180 million expansion in development. Seven production lines and 270,000 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
AWG Contributes $138K To Nonprofits Through Program
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, in partnership with its member retailers, contributed $138,250 to nonprofits through its Save-A-Label program in 2022. The community-giving project benefits schools and nonprofits, while encouraging consumers to support local independent grocers. In one year, the program turns more than 1.2 million cases of Best Choice Family of Brands’ products purchased […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Simple Truth Brand
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of offering customers foods made with simple ingredients. “A decade ago, Simple Truth was born when we identified that our customers wanted a simpler way to shop for free-from and organic products,” said Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands. “The mission we […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Hometown Food Company Acquires Birch Benders
Chicago-based Hometown Food Co. has completed the acquisition of Birch Benders from Sovos Brands. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Colorado-based Birch Benders’ offers a portfolio of keto, paleo and organic options that are sold at grocery and mass retailers, as well as through e-commerce channels. It products include pancake and waffle mixes, toaster […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Midwest
Muscato Named CEO Of Country Pure Foods
Akron, Ohio-based Country Pure Foods, a manufacturer of juice, plant-based beverages and frozen novelty products, has announced the appointment of Tony Muscato as its CEO, succeeding Ray Lee. Lee is retiring after more than three decades but will remain an advisor to the company. Muscato’s career spans more than 30 years within the food industry. He […]