Fareway Stores has agreed to purchase the existing Brick Street Market and Café at 114 Brick St. SE in Bondurant, Iowa. The 20,000-square-foot store opened in 2014 and Fareway plans to finalize the purchase and transition in early 2023. “We are excited to expand Fareway Meat & Grocery into Bondurant,” said Reynolds W. Cramer, CEO. “We […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Dietitian Events For Back-To-School Season
During August, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee dietitians will host a series of programs and workshops focused on helping kids and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Free Kids in the Hy-Vee Kitchen (Virtual) – Each month, the Hy-Vee dietitian team hosts free virtual cooking classes. The goal is to help kids become comfortable and confident […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Remodels Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market
SpartanNash celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market Aug. 10. Located at 2022 Apple Orchard Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the D&W Fresh Market grocery store has been upgraded to feature a modern look and provide a better shopping experience. The renovated store features more than 160 local brands, offering […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Hobart Enhances Meat Saw To Increase Operator Convenience
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]