H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Lipari Foods, a distributor, manufacturer and importer of perimeter-of-the-store, specialty and branded food products, has acquired the assets of Tut’s International Export & Import Co. Inc. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Tut’s International has been importing and distributing high-quality Middle Eastern and Eastern European foods in North America […]
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KeHE To Host Annual Holiday Show Via Digital Platform
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, KeHE’s annual Holiday Show, previously scheduled for June 17-18 in Chicago, now will take place virtually on the distributor’s own digital ordering platform June 10-18. “Our organization looks forward to June annually, when we welcome our KeHE community to Chicago,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and CEO. “We would love […]
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Fareway Rolls Out Educational Series – Cart To Kitchen
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has released Cart to Kitchen, a new educational series for customers focused on bringing fresh meat and produce creativity to the kitchen. Weekly web videos hosted by Fareway dietitians Whitney Hemmer and Caitlyn Ferin, in addition to special guest appearances, will provide tips and affordable, healthy recipe options. “We are […]
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Meijer Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Meijer has been chosen by the state of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the state and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer is also announcing a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive the vaccine. “Our stores and […]
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Tellock To Retire From Lakeside Foods; Yanda Promoted To CEO
Glen Tellock, president and CEO of Lakeside Foods Inc., is planning to retire later this year. Succeeding him will be Joe Yanda, current chief operating officer. “After five years with Lakeside, I believe it’s the right time for me to step aside and for Joe to move into the president and CEO role,” said Tellock, […]
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Lunchables New Rewards Program Covers Grocery Costs And Delivery
Lunchables is offering a chance to win $10,000 for groceries and a year-long Instacart Express membership with its new Leave It To Lunchables Rewards Program. The program helps moms tackle their to-do lists, while giving their kids a lunch they love. As mom stocks up on her family’s favorite Lunchables varieties, she’s on her way to redeeming rewards to treat herself with […]
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SpartanNash To Observe MLK Jr. Day As Paid National Holiday
As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, SpartanNash and its family of nearly 19,000 associates will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. “At SpartanNash, we embrace the importance of – and are committed to – a diverse and inclusive work environment,” said President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “As […]
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Hy-Vee Provides Employees More Than $167.2M In Bonuses, Benefits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it gave more than $167.2 million in bonuses and other benefits to its employees in 2020. Over the last year, Hy-Vee introduced a variety of new and enhanced employee benefits as part of its mission to be the “Best Place to Work in America.” As an employee-owned company, […]