KeHE Distributors hosted its 2022 Holiday Show on June 15-16 in Chicago, bringing together sought-after products, cutting-edge brands and top retailers. The in-person event offered opportunities to learn about innovative new products, insights for the latest trends and buying or selling opportunities for the holiday buying season. The 2022 show, which made its first in-person return since 2019, […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Hires Makope To Succeed Jamison As VP And Treasurer
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has announced that Gary Jamison, VP and treasurer, will be retiring after a 34-year career with the company. It has also appointed Florence Makope to succeed him. Makope, who joins Hormel Foods with more than 20 years of finance and treasury experience, will report to Jacinth Smiley, EVP and chief financial […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kraft Rebrands Mac & Cheese Product, Packaging
Chicago-based Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is unveiling a new brand identity that includes an updated logo, noodle smile and name. The new look updates all aspects of the brand identity: the name, the logo, brand colors, typography, photography, iconography and packaging. The change from “macaroni and cheese” to “mac & cheese,” Kraft said in a statement is […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Morton Launches Refillable, Recyclable Grinder
Chicago-based Morton Salt has announced its new collection of refillable, adjustable grinders. Morton’s new glass grinder is designed to offer consumers a more sustainable option compared to the single use disposable options in the market today. The newly redesigned grinder will also feature an adjustable grinder top, recyclable glass bottle and will be available in […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Kellogg Co. To Split Operations Into Three Separate Businesses
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, via tax-free spin-offs, resulting in three independent public companies. “Kellogg has been on a successful journey of transformation to enhance performance and increase long-term shareowner value. This has included re-shaping our portfolio, and today’s announcement is […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Golf Tournament Raises $1.25M For Food Organization
Meijer held its 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give June 16-19 at the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Jennifer Kupcho won the event, which surpassed its increased fundraising goal. Tournament officials announced the event generated $1.25 million for the Meijer Simply Give program, surpassing its increased goal. This donation will help stock the shelves of 262 food pantries the retailer […]
Posted inWomen of Influence, Midwest
The Shelby Report Of The Midwest Honors 30 Women Of Influence
The Shelby Report of the Midwest presents its annual tribute to Women of Influence in the food industry. This year’s slate of 30 honorees ranges from presidents to VPs to managers, directors and supervisors. They are among the leading executives in their respective fields, but their candid responses to questions from the Shelby team also reflect […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
AgCertain Industries Acquires Maytag Dairy Farms
Ames, Iowa-based AgCertain Industries Inc. has acquired Newton, Iowa-based Maytag Dairy Farms, manufacturer and marketer of Maytag Blue Cheese as well as other specialty artisanal food and beverage products. Midwest Growth Partners, a shareholder of AgCertain Industries and the previous owner of Maytag Dairy Farms, has expanded its investment in AgCertain Industries by facilitating the […]