Chicago-based The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Diana Frost as chief growth officer of the company’s North America zone. Frost previously served as the head of North America disruption and Canada CMO for the company. In her new role, Frost will be responsible for growing Kraft Heinz’s innovation engine, as well as driving marketing for the […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Farmland Begins Second Year Of Honoring The Heartland Tour
To invest in the agricultural industry in Midwest farming communities, Farmland is holding the second year of its Honoring the Heartland tour. The 12-week mission highlights the role the region plays by providing monetary donations to support the next generation of farmers and delivering grab-n-go meals to those working in the agriculture industry, farming communities and grocery/retail establishments. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
HKW Partners With Golden Country Oriental Food
Indianapolis, Indiana-based HKW has recapitalized Golden Country Oriental Food and its wholly-owned subsidiary Golden Ocean Seafood. The Lee family will remain significant investors in the company, and the management team will remain in place. Golden Country is a distributor of authentic ethnic foods primarily servicing the grocery, wholesale and foodservice channels. Golden Ocean is a distributor of frozen seafood […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
JTM Foods Breaks Ground On Facility In Wichita, KS
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 […]
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 […]