Incogmeato by MorningStar Farms is unveiling new plant-based Chik’n Tenders. Hitting shelves this month in Original and Sweet BBQ flavors, , the company says the new Incogmeato Chik’n Tenders are indistinguishable from its animal protein counterpart – with a signature “just-like-meat” tear you have to see to believe. Incogmeato Chik’n Tenders capture the feel of chicken tenders […]
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Hy-Vee Named One Of Best Supermarkets In The Nation
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has made USA Today’s 10Best Supermarkets in the nation list in the 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Hy-Vee ranked No. 2 on the list among grocery retailers across the country. Hy-Vee is a Midwestern grocery retailer with more than 275 stores across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. […]
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Casey’s Hires Suarez As Chief Information Security Officer
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has hired Paul Suarez as chief information security officer. This is a newly created role that will lead the cybersecurity team at the fourth largest convenience retailer. Suarez will report to Chief Information Officer Adrian Butler. “Paul’s longtime retailer experience paired with his cybersecurity expertise will take Casey’s security strategy […]
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Kroger Includes All Private-Label Brands In Recycle Program
The Kroger Co. has expanded its Simple Truth Recycling Program – offering customers a free and easy way to recycle flexible plastic packaging – to include all private-label brands, including Private Selection, Kroger Brand, Comforts, Luvsome, Abound and more. The newly expanded Kroger Our Brands Recycling Program is the first program of its kind and advances the retailer’s Zero Hunger […]
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Laura and Steve Edwards, Gina Stennett Among AWG Award Winners
Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced the winners of several internal awards as part of the release of its annual report. Highlighting the award winners are Lou Fox Community Service Award Winners Steve and Laura Edwards of GES Inc. and Store Manager of the Year Gina Stennett of Pyramid Foods. The Lou Fox Award is given […]
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Stouffer’s To Debut New Food Mashup: LasagnaMac
Solon, Ohio-based Stouffer’s is offering its new LasagnaMac as a limited time promotional item, available online this summer. To learn more about how you can have a chance to try this food mashup, follow @stouffers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “Bringing together two of our best-selling products is a simple way to express the intent of our new marketing […]
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SpartanNash Announces Tayebi As Chief Strategy Officer
SpartanNash announced that Masiar Tayebi joined the company as EVP and chief strategy officer, effective April 19. Tayebi has more than 20 years of experience connecting strategy, technology and innovation to drive growth and transformational change. Prior to joining the company, Tayebi was global head of corporate strategy and business development at Whirlpool Corp., as […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Opens New Central Indiana Distribution Facility
The Whitestown, Indiana Coca-Cola Consolidated distribution and automated warehouse facility opened April 19. The company invested approximately $60 million to build this 400,000-square-foot facility, allowing it to better serve its customers in central Indiana and the surrounding region. The facility will be able to distribute more than 20 million cases each year. More than 450 teammates […]