St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is launching its free “Good For You” program, open to all Schnucks Rewards members. Rewards members that opt in will notice their receipts will show a count of the total number of “Good For You” items and a percentage of the food items that were just purchased that are […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Raises $325K For Midwest Food Pantries
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash continues to support local food pantries across the Midwest, recently donating $325,000 through in-store fundraising efforts and a pledge from the SpartanNash Foundation to provide hunger relief for those who are food insecure. This fundraising campaign complements SpartanNash’s year-round food donations to local pantries nationwide, totaling more than four million pounds […]
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Mondelēz International Strengthens Commitments To Human Rights
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has joined IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) Living Wage Roadmap to help advance living wages in global supply chains and confirms a continued commitment to pay its employees a living wage. This builds upon the company’s focus on promoting human rights with the introduction of a dedicated Human Rights Policy in […]
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Newsweek Names Hormel One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row. The company was also recently recognized as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times and received numerous accolades for its internship program by Vault. “This recognition is a continued testament […]
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FoodChain ID Acquires Verdant
FoodChain ID, a provider of technology-enabled food safety, quality and sustainability solutions, has acquired Verdant, a leader in consulting, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products and development services. FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners. Verdant utilizes deep domain expertise and innovative technologies to automate compliance and product development for many of the world’s leading brands in […]
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Hy-Vee Placing Retail Security Team In Stores
A new Hy-Vee Retail Security team is being introduced to retail stores across the grocer’s eight-state region. Hy-Vee Retail Security officers will be present in stores during operating hours. These officers, many of whom come from a law enforcement background, are specially trained to defuse situations and equipped to protect the safety of both Hy-Vee […]
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Buyk Expands To Chicago, Targets Rapid Expansion Across U.S. In 2022
Buyk, a real-time retail grocery delivery service, has launched its service in Chicago with plans of further expansion across various U.S. geographies in 2022. Following its launch in New York City three months ago, Buyk will begin operations in Chicago with six dark stores, bringing the company’s total to 35 stores across both cities. In […]
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Piggly Wiggly Midwest Expands Franchise With New Location
Piggly Wiggly Midwest, specializing in a chain-style program that services independent franchisees and operates corporate stores, has finalized an agreement to transition Burreson’s Foods to a Piggly Wiggly Midwest franchisee. Located in Belleville, Wisconsin, Burreson’s Foods was previously owned and operated by Darin Burreson. The new Piggly Wiggly store ownership includes Tegan Counihan, Tanya Haessly […]