Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted and WeStock have joined forces to help emerging brands grow distribution and ensure they stay on shelves by increasing sales. In today’s competitive environment, small and emerging brands must find ways to drive purchase intent and build awareness. According to Nielsen, 15 percent of new consumer packaged goods products are still around in […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Hires Zube As SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced Nicole Zube as its new SVP, chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Zube joins SpartanNash from Kellogg Company, where she most recently served as head of human resources – U.S. commercial. “Nicole is an accomplished people leader with invaluable experience managing a large-scale, global workforce within the food industry,” said Tony Sarsam, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Begins Register Round Up To Support United Way
St. Louis-based Schnucks has begun a “Round Up at the Register” campaign to support the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Through Oct. 4, customers in the St. Louis metropolitan area will be able to contribute to the nonprofit at checkout by rounding up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts and wish to donate […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Fire Department Coffee Releases Spirit-Infused Nitro Cold Brew
Rockford, Illinois-based Fire Department Coffee made its entry into the ready-to-drink category Sept. 20 with the release of Fire Dept. Coffee Nitro Cold Brew. The cornerstone of the line, Nitro Irish Coffee, is a non-alcoholic canned Nitro Cold Brew infused with real whiskey and cream. It is available, alongside three additional varieties: Nitro-Charged Latte, Nitro-Charged Shellback […]
Posted inMeijer, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Recognized By EPA For Low Refrigerant Emissions Rate
For the second consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all the GreenChill Partners over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the retailer has made reducing its refrigerant leak rate […]
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Hy-Vee Earns U.S. EPA’s GreenChill Recognition
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has earned a GreenChill recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its work to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease its environmental impact. Hy-Vee was honored with the GreenChill recognition for superior goal achievement, awarded to GreenChill partners that achieve their annual GreenChill refrigerant emissions reduction goal. EPA’s GreenChill Program is a voluntary […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Presents Sen. Nelson With ‘Legislator Of The Year’ Award
The Minnesota Grocers Association has presented its 2022 MGA Legislator of the Year award to Sen. Carla Nelson. Each year, the association acknowledges a lawmaker who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the food industry of Minnesota. Nelson was recognized for her work in the last biennium as the chair of the Senate taxes committee. “Sen. Nelson […]
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Meijer Seeks Local Artisans For Frederik’s Product Line
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is seeking products from local chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its Frederik’s by Meijer line of innovative food. Prospective vendors interested in partnering with the retailer to expand their retail-ready products onto its shelves under the retailer’s foodie-focused line can submit for consideration by Oct. 21. Those selected will partner with […]