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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Begins Partnership With St. Louis CITY SC
Schnuck Markets and St. Louis CITY SC have announced that the new soccer club has picked Schnucks as its “Proud Grocery Partner” for the upcoming season. “As St. Louis’ hometown grocer, Schnucks is excited to welcome St. Louis CITY SC to our great sports city and proud to be a part of their inaugural season,” […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Announces Minority Investment In Garudafood
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired a minority stake in PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk, a food and beverage company in Indonesia. “This strategic investment enhances our partnership with Garudafood, which has been instrumental in helping us expand our business into Indonesia and Southeast Asia,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and CEO at Hormel Foods. […]
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Hungry Jack Introduces Refreshed Packaging, New Website
Chicago-based Hungry Jack has introduced refreshed packaging, a renovated website and pancake mixes made with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives to celebrate for National Maple Syrup Day on Dec. 17. Hungry Jack will debut the new packaging across all products, including dry mixes, frozen pancakes and microwaveable syrup bottles featuring a bolder, modern design. The packaging […]
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Kellogg Introduces NaviLens Smart Codes On Packaging
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg is incorporating NaviLens technology into the packaging of four of its cereal brands: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Special K Original, Rice Krispies and Crispix. The front and side of these cereal boxes will feature a NaviLens optical smart code comprising colorful squares on a black background that can be detected and read by the NaviLens and NaviLens GO apps. With the apps, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
SpartanNash Pilots Afresh AI Service In 10 Family Fare Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced a partnership with Afresh Technologies to pilot its AI-powered predictive ordering and inventory management solution at 10 of the company’s Family Fare grocery stores. “Our partnership with Afresh will help SpartanNash deliver fresh produce to our store guests while also minimizing food waste, which is a key focus area for our […]