Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the 2022 “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation,” according to the National Association for Business Resources. This recognition marks 10 consecutive years SpartanNash has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in employee engagement and human resources practices. “We are incredibly proud to have been recognized […]
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SpartanNash Acquires Shop-N-Save Food Centers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has acquired Shop-N-Save Food Centers, a three-store grocery chain in northwestern Michigan. Upon close of the sale, the Benzonia, Fremont and Ludington, Michigan, grocery stores have been converted to SpartanNash’s Family Fare brand, continuing employment for all employees and expanding offerings available to shoppers. Founded in 1973 by William “Bill” DeVries, Shop-N-Save Food Centers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
RJW Logistics Group Acquires Ninth Warehouse In Chicago
Romeoville, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group Inc., a provider of retail logistics solutions for CPG companies, has acquired its ninth centralized warehouse in the greater Chicago area. The state-of-the-art facility represents the latest in the company’s addition of four warehouses within the last 24 months. As its largest warehouse to date, the 667,000-square-foot building increases RJW’s footprint […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Lightlife Foods Collaborates With Disney and Pixar On ‘Lightyear’ Film
Chicago-based Greenleaf Foods, owner of plant-based food company Lightlife, has begun a partnership with Disney and Pixar. As part of the promotion of the upcoming film, Lightyear, Lightlife and Disney and Pixar are teaming up to celebrate the magic of legendary character Buzz Lightyear off the screen and in the kitchen. As part of its sponsorship of […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
US Foods Partners With Kalera To Expand Produce Portfolio
Rosemont, Illinois-based US Foods Holding Corp. has announced an agreement with Kalera, a hydroponic indoor vertical farming company. This is US Foods’ largest vertical farming relationship to date. The agreement underscores US Foods’ commitment to bringing foodservice operators a broad assortment of high-quality produce, year-round. It will also expand the portfolio of local farms that US Foods is sourcing […]
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Eagle Foods To Acquire Helper, Suddenly Salad Brands From General Mills
Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Helper main meals and Suddenly Salad side businesses from General Mills Inc. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022, subject to regulatory approval. “We are builders of brands, categories and people,” said Bernard Kreilmann, CEO of Eagle Foods. “The […]
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Fresh Del Monte, Jewel-Osco Break World Record For Fruit Display
In celebration of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, Fresh Del Monte, in collaboration with Jewel-Osco, broke a world record June 8 for the World’s Largest Fruit Display. Sanctioned as an official Guinness World Record, the display was constructed from more than 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont, Illinois, located […]
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Meijer Celebrates 60 Years Of Innovation
Sixty years ago, Hendrik and Fred Meijer pioneered the American supercenter when they opened a store in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called “Thrifty Acres.” While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer remains a strong family company that is always committed to its customers and the communities it serves, continuously improving the shopping experience and supporting community […]