Purina executives and community representatives gathered Oct. 5 to celebrate the completion of a $156 million expansion at the factory in Clinton, Iowa. The project expands capacity and production capabilities for Purina’s pet care brands and adds a technical training center. The expansion resulted in 96 new positions at the factory, which now employs about 570 people. The pet […]
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Piggly Wiggly To Pilot The Focal Operating System In Stores
Focal Systems, the industry leader in retail automation, has partnered with Piggly Wiggly Midwest stores to pilot its Focal Operating System in its Wisconsin and Illinois stores. FocalOS digitizes the entire store in order to automate and optimize ordering, inventory management, merchandising and in-store labor with the objective to deliver a better experience to customers. […]
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Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Lineage Logistics Expands Produce Offering With New Service
Novi, Michigan-based Lineage Logistics has announced Lineage Fresh, a new service providing fresh storage options for major importers, grocers and producers of fresh fruit and produce. Lineage Fresh will allow products with a short shelf-life to face fewer obstacles, less risk and less spoilage with Lineage’s cold storage technology and logistics network. Leveraging its expertise as […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Bertolli D’Italia Launches Two Sauces To Product Line
Mount Prospect, Illinois-based Bertolli d’Italia has expanded its sauce product line with two white-sauce varieties – Cacio e Pepe and Alfredo with White Wine. Bertolli d’Italia – which translates to “Bertolli of Italy” – is a line of red and white sauces, made in Italy, that elevate at-home culinary experiences. All six sauce varieties are available at select grocery and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, Midwest
Mondelēz International Celebrates 130th Anniversary Of Flour Mill
Mondelēz International marked the 130th anniversary of its biscuit flour mill with a ceremony and day-long celebration Oct. 8 in Toledo, Ohio. The company’s Toledo flour mill is the largest dedicated soft-wheat mill in North America, with one of the largest grain storage capacities at 5.5 million bushels of wheat. The mill first began operations in […]
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Kellogg, Little Debbie Launch Nutty Buddy Cereal
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. and Little Debbie are expanding their lineup of treat-inspired cereals with the Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal. This new cereal has a sweet chocolatey and peanut butter aroma, while featuring chocolate and peanut butter flavors. The flavors meld with the cereal pieces coated in fudge, similar to a Nutty Buddy […]
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RJW Logistics Hires Shorkey As EVP, Strategic Partnerships
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has hired Jennifer Shorkey as EVP of strategic partnerships, effective immediately. Shorkey will hold responsibility for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with top retailers as part of the company’s expanding retail logistics operation. Shorkey has 23 years of retail and logistics experience from her career, overseeing various supply chain roles for Walmart. […]