Chicago-based Dunnhumby has announced the appointment of Matt O’Grady as president of the Americas region. In this role, O’Grady will be responsible for delivering the company’s growth strategy across North America and South America, and will report to Dan Olley, CEO. “We are extremely pleased and fortunate to have Matt join us to lead our Americas’ […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
D&W Fine Pack Implements Recycled Plastic Products
Wood Dale, Illinois-based D&W Fine Pack has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in sustainability technology at its manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This new extrusion technology, slated to debut in January, is the largest of its kind in the U.S. and gives the company the capability to make food packaging products from 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET, incorporating […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Federal Trade Commissioner Bedoya Visits Buche Foods
On Dec. 2, Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya visited the Buche Foods store in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to see how a lack of antitrust enforcement is harming independent grocers and their consumers. Bedoya met with RF Buche, fourth-generation grocer and president of GF Buche Co., and his team. Also in attendance was District 27 […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Ferrero Group To Acquire Wells Enterprises
The Ferrero Group has announced an agreement for Ferrero to acquire Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises, its operations and its ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop and Halo Top. The acquisition is part of Ferrero’s strategic growth ambitions for the ice cream category and Wells’ vision for accelerated growth. […]
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Strack & Van Til Food Markets Contribute $100K To Salvation Army
Strack & Van Til Food Markets has partnered with The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana to make sure families can purchase groceries this holiday season. Jeff Strack, president and CEO, and David Wilkinson, COO of Strack & Van Til Food Markets, presented a check for $100,000 in company gift cards as The Salvation Army began […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Walgreens Invites Vendors To Participate In Localization Summit
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens will hold its annual Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain. The virtual event, hosted by RangeMe and ECRM, provides local suppliers the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Murray’s Cheese Opens 1,000th Shop In Kroger Banner Stores
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the opening of the 1,000th Murray’s Cheese shop in its banner stores, bringing the shops to more than 30 states across the U.S. In 2008, Murray’s began opening cheese counters in Kroger stores to expand beyond its flagship Greenwich Village store in New York City. Each shop offers a curated […]
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Second Nature Brands Acquires Brownie Brittle
Detroit-based Second Nature Brands, a creator of nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 2012, Brownie Brittle is a brownie snack brand whose combination of flavor and texture appeals to growing consumer demand. Brownie Brittle […]