Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has shared its efforts to help customers from the impacts of inflation as they prepare holiday meals with a shopping guide. The grocer, who estimates the cost of turkey has risen 20 cents per pound this year, will not shift the rising cost to customers. “At Kroger, we are committed […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Reynolds Wrap Launches Three Turkey Recipes
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Wrap has introduced three turkey recipes through its #TrendingTurkeys hashtag using viral online trends. The “It’s Corn! Turkey” features corn-infused ingredients, crusted with a cornmeal topping and served with a corn cereal and buttered corn on the cob. The Turkey Board features sides arranged on a board, charcuterie-style, with mashed potatoes, gravy and drizzled cranberry sauce. The last recipe […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Holds Bags For A Brighter Holiday Donation Program
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has begun its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program, which supports the community by donating to local charities fighting hunger. Through Dec. 24, customers can purchase pre-assembled bags of food for $6 as they check out at the register at any of Save A Lot’s 656 participating stores nationwide. […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Receive Product Awards
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won more than 40 awards at the QCS Purchasing Cooperative Annual Leadership Conference in San Diego. In October, QCS members from around the country gathered for educational sessions, networking events and an awards celebration to honor member and supply partner companies. The Prairie Farms […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Raises Funds For Heart Association
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has raised $56, 498 through its fundraising campaign for the American Heart Association. This is the fourth year in a row the company has participated. From Sept. 18-Oct. 15, Buehler’s participated in the AHA’s fundraising campaign, “Life Is Why,” inviting consumers to donate $1, $5 or $10. “The generosity of our customers […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Shake ‘N Bake Debuts New Packaging To Save Plastic Waste
Kraft Heinz and its brand, Shake ‘N Bake, have debuted new packaging to remove the plastic “shaker” bag from its products. Effective across its full product portfolio, this is the brand’s first step towards a more sustainable future, as 73 percent of consumers say they want to use less plastic, but don’t know how. In […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Kellogg Co., AWG Partner On $25K Feeding America Donation
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company and Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers have donated $25,000 to Feeding America network food banks. The donation was made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG. “We share Associated Wholesale Grocers’ commitment to help ensure families are fed and fulfilled, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to support our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Wagner’s IGA Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Minster, Ohio-based hometown grocery store, Wagner’s IGA, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2022. The celebration also marks an important transition as former owner Wally Wagner Jr. will be retiring in the near future, with new owner Leo Braido taking over operations for the Minster store, as well as two other IGAs previously owned by Wagner. All three […]