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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Celebrates Family Meals Month With Nutrition Events
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is partnering with FMI – The Food Industry Association to celebrate National Family Meals Month with a focus on nutrition and mental well-being. Created by FMI, the observance is an industry-inspired movement to raise consumer awareness of the health and societal benefits of sharing frequent family meals. Research shows that children who […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Produce Alliance Promotes Hulick To VP Of Food Safety
Chicago-based Produce Alliance has promoted its longtime leader of food safety, Barbara Hulick, to VP of food safety. Hulick is a highly acclaimed industry leader in the development and advancement of food safety ideology and practices within the produce industry. She has been a leader at Produce Alliance since joining the company in 2016 and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
South Dakota Retailers Names Best Bagger In Annual Competition
Elijah Schipper from Fareway Stores in Harrisburg took the top prize Sept. 3 at the annual South Dakota Best Bagger competition hosted by the South Dakota Retailers Association at the state fair. Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers and NW French and Associates, the annual competition featured some of the quickest baggers in the grocery business […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Casey’s Appoints Spanos To Board Of Directors
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has appointed Mike Spanos to its board of directors, bringing the number of directors to 12. For more than 28 years, Spanos has led organizations and accelerated growth in the hospitality, food and beverage industries. “We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Casey’s Board of Directors as he adds significant […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Hornbacher’s Launches EBT SNAP Acceptance For Delivery
Fargo, North Dakota-based Hornbacher’s will accept EBT SNAP for same-day delivery and curbside pickup orders placed through Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples online from Hornbacher’s eight locations across the Fargo-Moorhead market. This launch follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food […]
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Meijer Expands Beach Cleanup Events To Gain Public Participation
In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on Sept. 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and keep plastic out of the Great Lakes. “We’re lucky to live in the beautiful Great Lakes, which is synonymous with summertime visits to the beach,” said Erik Petrovskis, director […]