SpartanNash hosted more than 1,500 food and grocery suppliers and independent retail customers July 25-28 for the 2022 Fall Expo at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Delivering Seasonal Values” themed event created a platform for independent grocery customers, CPG-brand representatives and SpartanNash leaders to share upcoming trends; discuss critical industry topics […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Launches CinnaFuego Flavor
Minneapolis-based Cinnamon Toast Crunch is debuting its CinnaFuego Toast Crunch flavor exclusively online at Walmart. The cereal is the first to combine cinnamon and spice together. While the new CinnaFuego Toast Crunch looks the same as the original and is still coated with Cinnadust, the sweet cinnamon flavor is combined with spicy pepper. “CTC is always […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Chairman Names Wiese Next CEO
Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee Inc. and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Jeremy Gosch will remain as president and chief operating officer of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, overseeing all of the retail […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Goya Foods Expands Facility To Combat Global Food Crisis
Goya Foods celebrated the expansion of its facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois, where it has been operating for more than half a century. The facility, Goya Chicago, has become the company’s latest expansion project during a time of high inflation rates where supply chain concerns have impacted the way consumers acquire everyday goods and food. This […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Hometown Foods Serving Waterloo, Tiny Town Of Traer
Jill and Doug Eilderts both had backgrounds in the grocery industry before deciding to buy their first Hometown Foods store in Waterloo, Iowa, in May 2019. In September 2020, they acquired a second store in nearby Traer. Jill Eilderts has worked at the Waterloo store for 35 years, starting off as a cashier when she […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Conagra Brands Appoints Paulonis To Board
Chicago-based Conagra Brands has appointed Denise A. Paulonis to its board of directors, effective Aug. 1. With this addition, the board will increase to 13 members. “We are pleased to welcome Denise to the Conagra Brands board,” said Richard H. Lenny, chair. “Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Denise’s extensive leadership experience driving growth, supply chain innovation, e-commerce […]
Posted inDairy News, Lipari Foods, Midwest
Egglife Foods Expands Distribution To Sam’s Club
Chicago-based Egglife Foods has announced its national distribution with Sam’s Club as the brand continues to expand. Sam’s Club locations across the country will carry 12-packs of Egglife everything bagel egg white wraps, a protein-packed tortilla substitute made with cage free egg whites, garlic, onion, poppy seeds, hemp seeds and sea salt. “We’re so excited to […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods To Open Location In Hartford, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location Aug. 12 at 1275 Bell Avenue in Hartford, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand to Hartford and serve new guests who seek selection, value and service excellence. […]