Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to SVP and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. McClellan will lead the marketing function and report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Promoting from within is a key component of our People First culture. Amy has brought invaluable expertise and leadership to SpartanNash, and this role […]
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Lipari Foods Acquires Market Distributing To Expand Footprint
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has finalized an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Market Distributing, a distributor of quality, innovative foods. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint into the adjacent markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Market Distributing team has been servicing retailers in the Upper Midwest for 25 years. Market […]
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Balls Food Stores Celebrates Year Of Community Investment
Balls Food Stores celebrated newly constructed and remodeled locations throughout Kansas and Missouri in 2021. The company says it has experienced growth in the past year through internal improvement plans made possible due to its commitment to providing the best possible service for their communities. Projects were focused on four locations: The Olathe, Kansas Hen […]
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Mondelēz International Completes Acquisition Of Chipita Global S.A.
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category. The acquisition marks a milestone in the company’s strategic plan, focused on accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies, while continuing to expand its footprint in key markets. Established […]
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Egglife Foods Establishes Creative Campaign, New Products
Chicago, Illinois-based Egglife Foods has launched a creative campaign aiming to drive awareness, familiarity and loyalty for its egg white wraps. The campaign will span across a variety of consumer touchpoints, including connected TV/streaming, online video, social media, display, out-of-home, search, influencer relations and public relations, with a 43 percent increase in marketing investment versus […]
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Haribo Celebrates 100th Birthday With New Flavors And Shapes
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo, the inventor of the gummi bear, is kicking off 2022 by celebrating the 100th birthday of its original sweet treat, Goldbears. Created by Haribo founder Hans Riegel in 1922 and known for its gold packaging, Haribo will mark the Goldbears’ birthday celebration with new innovations and surprises, including a limited edition mix of Goldbears […]
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Price Chopper Announces Partnership With Kansas City Pioneers
Kansas City, Missouri-based Price Chopper has partnered with the Kansas City Pioneers, KC’s premier e-sports organization. “We know the reach of the e-sports community continues to grow, and our team is ready to help fuel players and fans with fresh foods at great prices,” said Casie Broker, CMO at Price Chopper Enterprises. “It’s important that […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Marks Milestone
Group’s success credited to committed, engaged membership The Minnesota Grocers Association has many goals in 2022, some of which will entail a variety of happenings to celebrate its 125th anniversary. “As a legacy organization, the MGA is extraordinarily proud of the role we play as a leader in the food industry of Minnesota – from […]