Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors revealed its new supplier program, the KeHE ECOtrade program, at Natural Products Expo West. The company has pledged the following climate commitments: Decreasing transportation emissions by 20 percent by 2030; Lowering food waste by 50 percent and landfill diversion by 90 percent before 2030; Reducing global warming potential from refrigerants by 20 percent […]
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Diamond Crystal Salt Unveils New Look, Products At Expo West
St. Clair, Michigan-based Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt unveiled a new brand name, Diamond Crystal Salt Co., and showcased its new salts and packaging at the Natural Products Expo West. To bring its heritage and unique craftsmanship to grocery stores and home kitchens nationwide, Diamond Crystal Salt Co. also debuted its new brand design. Using recycled paperboard and refillable […]
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Schnucks Plans To Spring Forward With Longer Operating Hours
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks and its stores will return to a 10 p.m. closing time beginning March 14. Included with this change, most Schnucks deli, meat and seafood department service counters will be open to serve customers from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily. One-hundred and three Schnucks locations will begin operating with 6 a.m.-10 p.m. […]
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FreshEx Food Expo Envisioning Future Of ‘Fresh’
FreshEx, a fresh food expo and collaborative trade show, is designed to bring together foodservice and retail in Wisconsin for product sourcing, equipment, services, networking moments and discovering that “next fresh game changer.” “This is a brand-new tradeshow, a brand-new event,” said Brandon Scholz, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. “It is what […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians To Host Events On Nutrition, Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyles
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its registered dietitians will host events focused on learning about nutrition and helping customers eat healthier on a budget. Events will include virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free virtual on-demand store tours. Hy-Vee will also celebrate National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on March 9. Virtual Nutrition Store […]
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Kroger Announces $1.1M Investments To Advance Racial Equity
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. Foundation has announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments. Both the Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program reflect measurable progress toward Kroger’s “Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” plan, a 10-point commitment to help build more equitable, inclusive communities. The Changemaker Grant […]
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Certco Program Leverages Digital Marketing For Independent Retailers
In the age of digital marketing, it’s important that even one- and two-store operators have access to quality marketing services, according to Certco. The Madison, Wisconsin-based wholesale distributor serves more than 200 stores throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa. Emily Mallahan, the company’s director of retail technology and digital marketing, said independent retailers are just […]
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Kroger Delivery To Add Fulfillment Center In Cleveland, OH
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer delivery through the addition of a customer fulfillment center in Cleveland, Ohio. The facility will be powered by the Ocado Group and combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger is incredibly excited to expand our delivery business […]