Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream has released a new lineup of ice cream products, “At the Pool,” in celebration of summer. The lineup is a series of five limited-edition flavors that are launching in grocery retailers and in Jeni’s scoop shops across the country. Watermelon Taffy has the flavor of a tart candied watermelon. Golden […]
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Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Conagra Brands Opens Birds Eye Vegetable Processing Facility
Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc. has opened a new vegetable processing plant in Waseca, Minnesota. The facility, which processes fresh vegetables to support Conagra’s frozen meals business and Birds Eye brand, was built from the ground up with a focus on maximizing automation to create greater efficiencies and enhancing food safety throughout. “The investment in our new […]
Posted inC-Store News, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Announces Fan Favorite Winners, Hall Of Fame Product
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi have released the results of its annual Aldi Fan Favorites survey. The survey was given to more than 100,000 consumers. A three-time former winner was voted into the new Fan Favorites “Hall of Fame,” while another product won the top spot in two different categories for the first time. Several items were neck and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Ferrero Chooses Chicago’s Marshall Field Building For R&D Lab
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced plans to open an Innovation Center in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. The facility will bring together Ferrero’s research and development teams throughout the U.S. and also house employees from Ferrero’s Old Post Office location representing Fannie May, Nutella Café, Keebler, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Mondelēz Releases Human Rights Due Diligence, Modern Slavery Report
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG goals. The report confirms progress made toward the company’s goals to prevent, identify and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks in its own operations and supply chains. Along with its progress […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Certco Promotes Uribe To VP Of Category Management, Procurement
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco has promoted Justyne Uribe to VP of category management and procurement. “After the last two years of supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures unlike we’ve seen in recent history, it has become apparent that this piece of our business, Procurement and Category Management, requires alignment over center store and all perishable departments,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest
Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
NielsenIQ Names Norvell As Global Head Of Retail Lab
Chicago-based NielsenIQ has strengthened its global retail practice with the addition of Dawn E. Norvell as global head of its NielsenIQ Retail Lab. In her new role, Norvell will lead a team to better identify retail client needs, design solutions and enable retailers to use NielsenIQ’s full suite of products to help drive their businesses. […]