Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals has launched a new product: Fava Taco Style Crumbles. This plant-based product can be used for filling taco shells or wrapping into a burrito, layering over chips for loaded nachos or for cooking up a breakfast scramble. Offering a good source of protein, low in fat and calories, the heat-and-eat meat alternative […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Supporting Blood Sugar, Overall Health
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its registered dietitians will host events focused on blood sugar management and overall health. Events will include virtual freezer meal workshops and free virtual on-demand and live diabetes health store tours. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will also provide 1,000 free A1C screenings at select stores throughout the month. On-demand and live […]
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C&S Wholesale Chooses NielsenIQ As Single Source Content Solution
C&S Wholesale Grocers has chosen NielsenIQ Brandbank, a provider of digital product content solutions, as its digital product content partner, ensuring NielsenIQ Brandbank content will be available across all business functions and all store fronts supported by C&S Wholesale. “We are proud to announce, as part of our ongoing commitment to provide the highest caliber […]
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Coborn’s Partners With DailyPay To Implement On-Demand Pay Benefits
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has entered into a partnership with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay. With this partnership, Coborn’s employees will be given access to their pay as they earn it and are able to pay bills, spend, save or invest on their own schedule. Coborn’s is among the latest grocer to implement on-demand pay […]
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Meijer Recognizes 8 Team Members With Legacy Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced the winners of its 2021 Legacy Awards, recognizing eight individuals across the Midwest for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The Legacy Awards are the highest recognitions a Meijer team member can receive and feature two categories: the Fred Meijer Award and the President’s Award. “Our team members make everything […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Expands Media Partnerships And Capabilities
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs has expanded the media partnerships and capabilities available to consumer-packaged goods companies through its AD Retail Media arm. The new capabilities enable CPGs to reach connected customers through both digital and in-store avenues. “Over the past two years we’ve seen a shift in how consumers shop. While we believe online demand will continue […]
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Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Continues To Address Supply Chain Issues
Like many grocers across the country, Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods continues to work its way around supply chain hurdles. “I’ve never seen such a challenged supply chain. But I would tell you that in our company’s perspective, I applaud our merchants…they’re acting as advocates for the customer,” said Mike Davidson, president and CEO. Davidson […]