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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]