Cognira has announced a new relationship with Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub to manage the company’s promotions with the help of Cognira’s Artificial Intelligence Promotion Solution. Cub is one of the largest grocers in the Midwest, operating 80 grocery stores and pharmacies. Modernizing the promotion management process is a part of Cub’s vision to discover a solution that can better plan, […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Inline Plastics Expands Footprint With New Facility In Gladwin, MI
Inline Plastics, a manufacturer of high-quality PET (polyethylene terephthalate) food packaging, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Gladwin, Michigan, at the former Cam Packaging facility. The announcement was made recently at the company’s corporate headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut. The Michigan facility is already up and running under its new Inline banner. “We are excited […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Comments On Investor Group’s Response
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has issued the following statement commenting on the press release issued by Macellum Advisors GP and Ancora Holdings Group. SpartanNash stated that the Investor Group’s press release issued May 2 is full of false and misleading statements. The Investor Group’s press release claims that Doug Hacker, SpartanNash’s chair of the board, […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Supply Chain News
RJW Logistics Group Expands Supply Chain Analytics With Edge Insights
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has launched Edge Insights, an advanced supply chain analytics platform designed to quickly deliver enhanced data that drives better decision-making and total supply chain control. These technologies expand on the company’s supply chain analytics platform, RJW Edge, to create greater visibility into inventory management and performance analysis. With demand forecasting and […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Revol Greens Adds Key Leadership Roles
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Kathy Flores as chief of staff and Amanda Crews as VP of people (human resources). Both bring decades of experience and proven results to the company. “I admire their impressive backgrounds and the impact they will make within our rapidly growing organization,” said Michael Wainscott, Revol Greens CEO. “We’ve hand-selected […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jeni’s Sunshine Flavored Ice Cream Raises Awareness For Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released Sunshine, a gray, citrus-flavored ice cream, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves, the movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. The company said that the new Sunshine flavor is designed to get people talking. Inspired by Depressed Cake Shop, it appears […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Silver Fern Farms, Jewel-Osco Introduce Net Carbon Zero Beef
Silver Fern Farms, a New Zealand-based red meat producer and exporter, has launched its USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100 percent Grass-Fed Angus Beef in 134 Jewel-Osco supermarkets across the Midwestern U.S. Following the fall 2021 expansion of its premium lamb and venison medallions in Jewel supermarkets, Silver Fern Farms offers a selection of Net Carbon […]