St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has donated $126,825 to support United Way of Greater St. Louis as part of its “Round Up at the Register” campaign held Sept. 21-Oct. 4. In 2022, the nonprofit is celebrating 100 years of impact. “We are grateful for Schnucks’ long-standing partnership with United Way. They have stood side by side with us for decades […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Pinnacle Packaging President Says Driver Shortage Continues To Impact Retailers
Just as people are breathing a sigh of relief that the pandemic is over and life seems to be returning to normal, there are reminders that there is still a long way to go. Nicole DeJoris, president of Lombard, Illinois-based Pinnacle Packaging, said the truck driver shortage will continue to affect retailers and their customers, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Laurel Grocery Co., Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Laurel Grocery, IGA Assist Independent Retailers
Laurel Grocery Co., The Shelby Report’s Wholesaler of the Year for its Midwest and Southeast regions, and the Independent Grocers Allliance have a decades-long history of partnership. The Kentucky-based wholesaler has been one of IGA’s nine licensed distributors since 1999. “What I love about Laurel is they are truly a family business that supports family […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Donates $30K To Local Food Bank
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods celebrated Family Meals Month in September with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas to encourage families to enjoy meals together. The campaign focused on helping families hold family meals through Festival Foods’ Food for Neighbors program, which collects donations to provide food and supplies to about 40 food pantries […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Laurel Grocery Co., Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Free Clinic Improves Health Of Laurel Grocery’s Workforce
Laurel Grocery Co. takes the health of its employees seriously. So much so that after several years of concerning results from screenings through the local hospital’s community health program, Laurel Chairman and CEO Winston Griffin and President David Pearson decided to take action. The result was Connected Care, an on-site health clinic for employees and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Good Food Introduces Snack Packs For Two Products
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods has introduced Grab & Go snack packs for two of its products – Chunky Guacamole and Plant Based Queso Dip. The packs feature Good Foods’ dips paired with corn tortilla chips and are available at select Sprouts Farmers Market locations, as well as online through Hungryroot and Good Foods’ online store. The new Grab & Go products […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Oscar Mayer Encourages ‘No Meat’ On World Vegan Day, Nov. 1
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Oscar Mayer, is calling on consumers to abstain from bacon consumption of any kind on World Vegan Day, Nov. 1. According to a recent survey, more than half of vegans have abandoned their diet for bacon, making it the ultimate “gateway meat.” With 63 percent of vegans wishing they could […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Crest Offers Coupon For Toothpaste In Preparation For Halloween
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Proctor & Gamble and its brand, Crest, are offering up to $3 off toothpaste, including the new Crest Densify lineup. Shoppers can redeem the offer by visiting select national retailer websites through Oct. 30. “With products for every smile, Crest has night-before-Halloween routines covered, so your teeth are protected from all the treats […]