Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Oscar Mayer, is calling on consumers to abstain from bacon consumption of any kind on World Vegan Day, Nov. 1. According to a recent survey, more than half of vegans have abandoned their diet for bacon, making it the ultimate “gateway meat.” With 63 percent of vegans wishing they could […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Crest Offers Coupon For Toothpaste In Preparation For Halloween
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Proctor & Gamble and its brand, Crest, are offering up to $3 off toothpaste, including the new Crest Densify lineup. Shoppers can redeem the offer by visiting select national retailer websites through Oct. 30. “With products for every smile, Crest has night-before-Halloween routines covered, so your teeth are protected from all the treats […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Pride Comes From Way Laurel Grocery Is Run
Laurel Grocery Co. is laser-focused on customer service. That is one of the reasons Kip Faulhaber, president of Laurel Retail and SVP of marketing and merchandising at Laurel Grocery, has enjoyed his almost 10 years with the company. “The pride comes from the simplicity of the way the company is run,” he said. “There’s nothing […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Foundation To Launch Fundraiser For Food Pantries
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash will launch its annual in-store fundraiser this week through Nov. 6 in support of local food banks in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. All company-owned stores under the banners of Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Dan’s Supermarkets, Martin’s Super Markets, Supermercado, VG’s Grocery, Forest Hill […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Schnucks Launches 30-Minute Delivery With Instacart
St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, in partnership with Instacart, is introducing “Schnucks Now” delivery. An online grocery shopping method, it is ideal for smaller orders, focused on fulfilling convenience orders. The service allows customers to shop from the grocer’s assortment of fresh groceries, pantry and household essentials for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with no priority […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Produce Alliance Announces Partnership With Copia
Chicago-based Produce Alliance has announced its partnership with Copia, a technology solution connecting surplus food to nonprofits in need. This partnership enables Produce Alliance to donate pallets of fresh produce and prepared food to community members in need. Food is the single largest component taking up space inside U.S. landfills, making up 24 percent of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers Free Medicare Comparisons Through December
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons through Dec. 7 during its Annual Open Enrollment Period. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommend all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their current plan is the best fit based on current health conditions, doctors and specialists who […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Barilla Adds QR Codes To Assist Visually Impaired Customers
Northbrook, Illinois-based Barilla is expanding its partnership with Be My Eyes, a platform that provides live audio and visual support for blind and visually impaired consumers, by incorporating QR codes on the packaging of 10 of Barilla’s most popular classic pasta offerings. In 2021, Barilla became the first food company to partner with Be My Eyes, […]