Oui by Minneapolis-based Yoplait has launched a new partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and best-selling author Eve Rodsky. Together, the three have released “Say Oui to Me,” a three-part video series in which Rodsky meets and invites women to find their “Unicorn Space” – the personal time to prioritize their interests. In addition to the Hello Sunshine […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
ProAmpac Facility Receives Sustainability Carbon Certification
Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac, a global flexible packaging company, announced its Rocky Mount, Virginia, facility has received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus. It is a global sustainability certification system that supports the tracking of chemically recycled and bio-based polymers through the supply chain. “The ISCC Plus certification, coupled with our ProActive Sustainability product offering, underscores ProAmpac’s commitment to helping […]
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy To Offer Flu Shots Without Appointment
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that the flu vaccine is available inside its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. For the third consecutive year, drive-thru flu clinics will be offered outside of many Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations between Sept. 6-Oct. 27. Hy-Vee pharmacists conduct a screening process prior to vaccination […]
Posted inMeijer, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Launches Crafted Market Heat-And-Eat Meals
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
AWG Reduces Transportation Costs For Members
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a temporary reduction to fuel surcharges for its member retailers through 2022 and a one-time rebate for year-to-date activity. AWG estimates the sum of the measures to exceed $9 million. “AWG is proud to be positioned to make this very significant investment to help our member-retailers maintain competitiveness […]
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Wisconsin Leads Nation In Cranberry Production
Wisconsin’s cranberry growers are expecting a solid 2022 crop at 5.2 million barrels based on crop projections, according to the U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee meeting held Aug. 16 in Galloway, New Jersey. If the Wisconsin and other states’ projections stay on course, Wisconsin will remain the largest cranberry producing state growing and harvesting more than […]
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Hy-Vee Promotes Gosch To CEO, Retail Operations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has named Jeremy Gosch as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations, as well as vice chairman of its board of directors. Gosch will lead alongside Aaron Wiese, who will also serve as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain, as well as vice chairman of the board of directors. […]
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V&V Supremo Foods Releases New Packaging Designs
Chicago-based V&V Supremo Foods has announced the launch of new packaging designs for its Crema Supremo and Crema Rancherito Sour Cream Brands. This crema segment will align with the new look of the entire V&V Supremo family of premium products. The combined new look will help consumers recognize the products. By converting this crema segment, […]