JTM Foods is expanding its distribution by breaking ground Aug. 24 on a new facility in Wichita, Kansas. Representatives of JTM Foods and its financial partner Tenex Capital Management announced the expansion, joining community leaders in the groundbreaking at ict21 Industrial District. The company also announced plans to hire 150 people within the next two […]
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Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens Location In Canton, MI
BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened its newest club Sept. 9 in Canton, Michigan. The retailer now has five locations in Michigan and 230 U.S. clubs. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Michigan and bring more savings and expansive offerings to our smart-saving Canton community,” said David Weber, club manager of the Canton location. BJ’s […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Prepares To Administer Updated COVID-19 Boosters
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer pharmacists suggest scheduling the updated COVID-19 booster, which targets the most commonly circulating BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron strains and is available at Meijer pharmacies. Other vaccines, including flu shots, can be scheduled at the same time. “The pace of our household routines began to increase with the return to school and will […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kellogg Releases On-The-Go Cereal Instabowls
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg has launched Instabowls, allowing consumers to get milk for on-the-go trips by adding cold water. The line-up features Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Raisin Bran Crunch brands. “In recent years, there has been a huge trend toward portability for food, especially as busy schedules and life’s everyday curve […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Cargill Donates $4.9M To Feeding America For Hunger Relief
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced a $4.9 million donation to the Feeding America network of food banks. A key component of Cargill’s latest donation will include $1.9 million in support of increasing the supply of protein throughout the charitable food system. Protein, including chicken, beef, pork and even some plant-based foods, are the most requested items for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Celebrates Family Meals Month With Nutrition Events
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is partnering with FMI – The Food Industry Association to celebrate National Family Meals Month with a focus on nutrition and mental well-being. Created by FMI, the observance is an industry-inspired movement to raise consumer awareness of the health and societal benefits of sharing frequent family meals. Research shows that children who […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Produce Alliance Promotes Hulick To VP Of Food Safety
Chicago-based Produce Alliance has promoted its longtime leader of food safety, Barbara Hulick, to VP of food safety. Hulick is a highly acclaimed industry leader in the development and advancement of food safety ideology and practices within the produce industry. She has been a leader at Produce Alliance since joining the company in 2016 and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
South Dakota Retailers Names Best Bagger In Annual Competition
Elijah Schipper from Fareway Stores in Harrisburg took the top prize Sept. 3 at the annual South Dakota Best Bagger competition hosted by the South Dakota Retailers Association at the state fair. Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers and NW French and Associates, the annual competition featured some of the quickest baggers in the grocery business […]