Piggly Wiggly hosted its 16th Annual Retail and Vendor Charity Golf Outing July 19 in Wisconsin to raise funds for three nonprofit organizations to fight hunger and to promote food security. The outing brought Piggly Wiggly Midwest employees, franchise owners, vendors and partners together for an event in support of local Wisconsin communities. In celebration […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Midwest
Calypso Expands Distribution Of Lemonade Products
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso has expanded the retail distribution of its island-inspired lemonade products. With more consumers seeking new flavor combinations, the brand has seen increased demand from retailers seeking distribution. Shoppers can now find Calypso on more shelves across the country at Walmart, Publix, Sheetz, H-E-B and Kroger for a total of nearly 3,000 new outlets. Since […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
General Mills Brings Back Monster Cereals In Kaws-Designed Boxes
Minneapolis-based General Mills has brought back its Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo-Berry and Frute Brute Monster Cereals with the limited-edition release of four Kaws-designed boxes. Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals have returned, partnering with American artist Kaws, who was inspired by the vintage styling of the original boxes. He designed new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Partners With DoorDash To Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG has entered into a partnership agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent grocers through the DoorDash marketplace app and website. Grocers can use the DoorDash platform to build an e-commerce offering that meets the needs of their local community base, extending to areas where they may not have […]
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Kraft Heinz’s Delimex Rebrands Packaging, Enhances Flavor
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Delimex, is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and double the taquito filling. “As a brand we are all about bringing bold, delicious flavor to life’s dullest moments,” said Rachel Drof, director brand communications, Delimex. “We are excited for fans to try our new and improved product and experience the […]
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SpartanNash Hosts Expo For Independent Grocery Customers
SpartanNash hosted more than 1,500 food and grocery suppliers and independent retail customers July 25-28 for the 2022 Fall Expo at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Delivering Seasonal Values” themed event created a platform for independent grocery customers, CPG-brand representatives and SpartanNash leaders to share upcoming trends; discuss critical industry topics […]
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Launches CinnaFuego Flavor
Minneapolis-based Cinnamon Toast Crunch is debuting its CinnaFuego Toast Crunch flavor exclusively online at Walmart. The cereal is the first to combine cinnamon and spice together. While the new CinnaFuego Toast Crunch looks the same as the original and is still coated with Cinnadust, the sweet cinnamon flavor is combined with spicy pepper. “CTC is always […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Chairman Names Wiese Next CEO
Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee Inc. and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Jeremy Gosch will remain as president and chief operating officer of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, overseeing all of the retail […]