Posted inProduce News, Midwest

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 […]

Posted inProduce News, Midwest

Ball’s Food Stores Supports ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Program

Kansas City, Kansas-based Ball’s Food Stores is supporting the “Buy Fresh Buy Local” program and local chapters of the movement. August is prime time for harvesting late summer produce, such as peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplants and sweet corn.  Working with more than 150 local growers, the grocer provides a selection of natural and sustainable products […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest

AdAdapted Launches Shoppable Video Ads

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has launched add-to-cart, shoppable video ads. Companies will have the ability to tell their brand story, while increasing conversions and gathering critical customer insight through mobile browser, mid-article or stand-alone video. AdAdapted Shoppable Video Ads enable brands to build e-commerce campaigns on its Shopping List Marketing mobile ad platform. This goes beyond standard […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest

SpartanNash Hosts National Day Of Hiring Events

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is hosting National Day of Hiring events Aug. 16 at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers. The National Day of Hiring events will offer candidates a chance to learn more about open SpartanNash roles, in addition to on-the-spot interviews and the potential for same-day job offers. The company will also be unveiling […]

Posted inC-Store News, Midwest

Buc-ee’s To Break Ground On First Location In Missouri

Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center Aug. 23 in Springfield, Missouri. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony at noon, attended by local leaders. Located at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, the new location is the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Missouri. It will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions outside its store with thousands of […]

Posted inFresh Thyme, Corporate Store News, Midwest

Fresh Thyme Market Celebrates Re-Opening Of Grand Rapids, MI

Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating its grand re-opening at at 2470 Burton St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The remodeled store features more than 4,000 new items storewide, including hundreds of new beer, wine and liquor products featuring local Michigan and Grand Rapid breweries and distilleries, more sushi offerings, abundant fresh flowers and a […]