MessageWrap has unveiled its newest campaign with Midwest grocer Coborn’s. Since partnering in 2016, Coborn’s pioneered the integration of cashiers and printed conveyor belt covers to prompt conversations at checkout. Additionally, the grocer developed the following MessageWrap printed conveyor belt cover best practice use cases: Shopper loyalty promotions on the checkout conveyor belt, including Coborn’s […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Aldi, C-Store News, Midwest
ALDI Commits To Eliminate Plastic Bags, Releases Responsibility Report
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi and Jason Hart, CEO, have issued a letter to customers announcing a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023. The company believes this will remove 4,400 tons of plastic from the environment every year. The full letter from Hart can be found here. Aldi […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash Announces In-Store Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash will hold its annual fundraising campaign through the company’s foundation, supporting Special Olympics athletes and State Summer Games in eight states. Participating SpartanNash stores and fuel centers will work with store guests for 12 days to raise funds and awareness for its Special Olympics partners and athletes. Store guests at SpartanNash stores across eight states – […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Anchor Dairy Launches Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter
Chicago-based Anchor Dairy, the consumer brand of the New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra, has launched its Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter. The trend toward both clean label and sustainable products continues to increase and consumers are taking these factors into consideration when making purchasing decisions. Audited and verified by Toitū Envirocare, an independent certifier that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Cognira To Provide AI Promotion Solution For Cub Locations
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, […]
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 […]