Indianapolis, Indiana-based FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Monteverde’s, a fresh produce distributor located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Monteverde’s operates out of a 61,500 square-foot facility. The addition expands FreshEdge’s footprint further into the eastern United States and provides space and logistical support to better serve […]
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Lindsey Joins Casey’s As Chief Legal Officer
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has hired Katrina Lindsey as chief legal officer and corporate secretary. This role leads Casey’s legal, risk management, compliance, food safety, government affairs and corporate reporting functions at the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the US. Lindsey will report to CEO Darren Rebelez and […]
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Festival Foods Opens Stevens Point, WI Location
Skogen’s Festival Foods opened its newest location on Dec. 3 at 1600 Academy Ave. in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Steven Point location is the first of three stores to transition from the T.A. Solberg Co. to Skogen’s Festival Foods as part of a recent acquisition. Two more locations, at 110 South 17th Ave. in Wausau […]
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SpartanNash To Reduce Carbon Footprint By Cutting Fleet Mileage
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash plans to reduce the company’s carbon footprint in 2022 through an annual fleet mileage decrease in excess of seven million miles, representing 10 percent of total fleet mileage. This network optimization eliminates nearly 10,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provides faster, fresher and more cost-effective deliveries for SpartanNash’s food retailer customers. […]
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Schnucks, GetUpside Roll Out New Check In Tech Feature
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. says that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, it also will be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s Check In feature. This move complements Schnucks’ ongoing digital investment in the customer experience. Shoppers use the free GetUpside mobile app to […]
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Pike Street Capital Invests In Fair Market Inc.
Pike Street Capital LLC, a private equity firm, has invested in Fair Market Inc., a family-run wholesale specialty food distributor based in Wentzville, Missouri. FMI serves a large, steadily growing market and provides a unique value proposition to both its customers and suppliers. The Pike Street investment will serve to accelerate this growth trajectory by […]
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Former Grocers Association Executive Joyce Shaul Dies At 82
Joyce Barlow Shaul of St. Louis, Missouri, died Nov. 27, at 82. She was an executive director of the Mid America Grocers Association. Her son, Dan Shaul, is executive director of the Missouri Grocers Association. Mrs. Shaul was a frequent volunteer at Stages St. Louis in Kirkwood, Missouri, and a huge St. Louis Cardinals and […]
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Women Of Influence: Midwest Honorees Share Insight Into Careers
Many of our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual section: Women of Influence. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute honors female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. The popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation, […]