The Spam brand is experiencing a cultural renaissance through the creation of a brand museum in Austin, Minnesota. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt, the brand is showing up in restaurants, among other locations. “The SPAM brand has some of the most ardent fans you’ll find anywhere,” said Jennesa Kinscher, senior […]
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Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods, Kwik Trip Launch Gas Rewards Program
Skogen’s Festival Foods and Kwik Trip launched a Wisconsin statewide fuel savings partnership May 25. “We’re always looking for ways to bring value to our guests, so when presented the opportunity to partner with another Wisconsin business to do that, it was a no-brainer for us,” said David Jackson, Kwik Trip digital marketing and loyalty […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
FullTilt Marketing Shares State Fruit Trends For Memorial Day
Minot, North Dakota-based FullTilt Marketing conducted a social media trend analysis of the most popular online fruit associated with Memorial Day in all 50 states to identify the fruits consumers were talking about. The social media and web analysis of fruit-based recipes highlights the fact that the most fashionable food is red, white and blue, with […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Conagra Brands Showcases Lineup At 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Conagra Brands Inc. is attending the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo. The expo is being held in Conagra Brands’ hometown of Chicago through May 26. “The Sweets & Snacks Expo is a great opportunity to connect with our customers and showcase the power of our snacking line-up,” said Spencer Fivelson, VP and general manager of snacks […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Midwest
Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Launches Variety Pack And Debuts Platform
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages is expanding its product portfolio through a Hard Brunch Variety Pack. The pack will include the Original Hard Coffee and Mocha Hard Latte, as well as three new malt-based beverages – Orange Mimosa, Peach Bellini and Strawberry Sangria. The Hard Juice Variety Pack will feature four new malt-based Hard […]
Posted inExecutive News, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
IBEX Names Pantelakos As Business Unit Manager
Glenview, Illinois-based IBEX has tapped Charlie Pantelakos as its business unit manager. Pantelakos, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will oversee sales education training and focus on targeted sales growth for the brand. His additional responsibilities will include leading marketing efforts, ongoing research and development, logistics, manufacturing and culinary support for IBEX rapid-cook […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Plans To Open Galion Liquor Agency
Galion, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods plans to open the Galion Liquor Agency in late spring. The agency will be located in the Galion West Shopping Plaza, one door down from a Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store. “We appreciate the opportunity to continue our investment in Galion and the surrounding communities and look forward to bringing […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
ProAmpac Debuts ProActive Sustainability, Digital Print Capabilities
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Packaging Innovations 2022 at booth G60 May 25-26 in Birmingham, England. The company will emphasize its European ProActive Sustainability flexible packaging portfolio and digital print capabilities. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. The company has increased its manufacturing […]