Troy, Ohio-based Hobart, a commercial food equipment manufacturer, has announced an enhancement to its 6614 meat saw, adding an integrated meat pusher attachment for increased operator convenience. The attachment, which is connected to the meat saw, flips out of the way and locks in place when not in use. The pusher plate eliminates the need to handle items […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Releases Seasonal Beverages
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages has announced the return of limited edition seasonal favorites: Pumpkin Spice Hard Latte, Peppermint Mocha Hard Latte and Winter Wonderland Hard Latte Variety Pack. “After last year’s overwhelming response to our Hard Coffee Fall and Winter Seasonal lineup, we knew that we had bring them back for 2022,” said Michael Sargent, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Launches New Strategic Operating Model
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Introduces Refreshed Brand, New Packaging
Lima, Ohio-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has launched refreshed packaging and new brand appearance, designed to draw attention from consumers. The launch is accompanied by an integrated campaign to show off the new packaging, including a refreshed logo and enhanced web and social presence that were developed with consumer needs in mind. New packaging is expected to be on shelves […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $25K On Behalf Of LPGA Classic Champion Kupcho
Meijer has announced a $25,000 donation to Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion Jennifer Kupcho. This donation supports a tradition that started last year to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. In 2021, Champion Nelly Korda also elected to give the $25,000 donation to Grand Rapids-based Kids’ Food Basket. “It speaks […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Trilliant Gains New Distribution Through Hostess Iced Lattes
Little Chute, Wisconsin-based Trilliant Food & Nutrition, a U.S. manufacturer of shelf stable, ready-to-drink coffee beverages, has announced the growth of its Hostess Iced Lattes in Twinkies & Ding Dongs flavors at national retailers, including Walmart. Customers can find Hostess ready-to-drink iced lattes in 13.7 ounce bottles at local Walmart stores across the country. “Consumer […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Midwest
Piggly Wiggly Hosts Charity Golf Outing, Donates $100K To Hunger Relief
Piggly Wiggly hosted its 16th Annual Retail and Vendor Charity Golf Outing July 19 in Wisconsin to raise funds for three nonprofit organizations to fight hunger and to promote food security. The outing brought Piggly Wiggly Midwest employees, franchise owners, vendors and partners together for an event in support of local Wisconsin communities. In celebration […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Midwest
Calypso Expands Distribution Of Lemonade Products
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso has expanded the retail distribution of its island-inspired lemonade products. With more consumers seeking new flavor combinations, the brand has seen increased demand from retailers seeking distribution. Shoppers can now find Calypso on more shelves across the country at Walmart, Publix, Sheetz, H-E-B and Kroger for a total of nearly 3,000 new outlets. Since […]