Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash recently raised $313,000 through in-store fundraising efforts and has pledged additional money to make a donation of $400,000 to help fight food insecurity. During the fundraisers, shoppers were able to make donations at checkout or through SpartanNash’s Fast Lane program. Leadership teams at each store were invited to select a recipient community food pantry, […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
CARE, Cargill Support Women In Agriculture During Hunger Crisis
Minneapolis-based Cargill and CARE are expanding their partnership to improve the lives and economic development of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs focusing on women, with Cargill pledging $14 million over the next three years. The goal is to drive impact and build resiliency for rural agricultural communities globally as the world faces a growing hunger crisis. For more than […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest
Mondelēz International Appoints Mukherjee To Board Of Directors
Chicago-based Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. “We welcome Ann to our Board and look forward to benefitting from her strong track record in leading and advising multinational consumer packaged goods companies,” said Dirk Van […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kellogg Introduces Several New Cereal Products
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s has released several new innovations across its cereal product line. Kellogg’s has introduced a twist on two cereals: Krave Double Chocolate Brownie Batter Cereal and Froot Loops with Marshmallows Jumbo Snax. “At Kellogg, we’re always looking for ways to innovate by developing new flavors that our dedicated cereal and snack fans […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Appears On Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023, earning the distinction for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek recognizes the Top 500 most responsible companies in the U.S., spanning 14 industries. To view the full list, click here. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Makes Several Key Leadership Moves
Among several leadership changes announced Tuesday during Hy-Vee Inc.’s annual stockholders meeting, CEO Jeremy Gosch was named vice chairman of the West Des Moines, Iowa-based company’s board of directors. In addition, Executive Director and Executive Chairman of the Board Randy Edeker shared that two longtime Hy-Vee executives – Donna Tweeten and Aaron Weise – have been […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Boxed Water Releases Jurassic World Cartons For 2023
Holland, Michigan-based Boxed Water Is Better is teaming up with Universal Products and Experiences to offer renewable packaged water. Launching in March, the “Jurassic World”-inspired Boxed Water collection will be available in grocery store locations in the U.S. “We are proud that Universal is lending one of their most iconic brands to Boxed Water in an effort […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger Health, Prime Therapeutics Increase Health Access
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Prime Therapeutics have announced an agreement for the Kroger Family of Pharmacies to remain in-network, effective Jan. 1. “Kroger is always looking for new opportunities and collaborations to make Medicare more accessible, and our direct agreement with Prime delivers benefits for our customers and […]