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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest
Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Midwest
Haribo Establishes National Gummi Bear Day For 100th Anniversary
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo is celebrating the 100th birthday of its iconic Goldbears gummi bears by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, on April 27. In partnership with the National Day Calendar, the holiday will be celebrated yearly to commemorate the gummi bears. “We’re excited to establish National Gummi Bear Day on April 27 in celebration of Haribo Goldbears’ 100th birthday,” said Jeff Schoenfield, director […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Smithfield Foods, Lineage Logistics Unveil Automatic Distribution Center
Smithfield Foods Inc. and Lineage Logistics have announced the opening of an automated, next-generation distribution center in Olathe, Kansas. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art facility that Lineage designed and built for Smithfield in Olathe,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage. “At Lineage, we seek to partner with customers […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Files Definitive Proxy Materials, Mails Letter To Shareholders
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 9. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 11 are entitled to vote at the meeting. In conjunction with the filing of the definitive proxy […]