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, […]
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Lineage Logistics To Offer Refrigerated, Insulated Railcar Solutions
Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, has acquired Cryo-Trans, a provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions. This industry-first partnership creates a uniquely comprehensive and seamlessly integrated supply chain solution for food and beverage customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cryo-Trans manages […]
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Artisanal Brand New Oh Mommy! Macadamia Oil Spray
Milkadamia, a producer of macadamia nut products, has launched its new line of macadamia nut cooking oils. The savory umami shines through in the brand’s Oh Mommy! and the macadamia flavor gives dishes a delicate buttery taste. Both Oh Mommy! and Pure Macadamia flavors come in a 4.7-oz. spray that will retail for $11.99. The pure macadamia flavor […]
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Coborn’s Names New COO, Welcomes New VP Of Fresh Merchandising
Dave Meyer, EVP of Coborn’s Inc., has been promoted to chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. Meyer currently leads operations, human resources, workforce planning, fresh and center store merchandising and marketing. He now also will serve on the board of directors. Meyer joined Coborn’s in 1985 as an evening shift manager and has excelled […]
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Duncan Hines Launches New Line Of Epic Baking Kits
Inspired by bakeries, social media and baking influencers, Duncan Hines, a brand of Conagra Brands, is launching a collection of baking kits perfect to make at home with your family. Duncan Hines Epic Baking Kits come in five flavors: Fruity Pebbles Cake Kit, Salted Caramel Brownie Kit, S’mores Brownie Kit, Cookies & Cream Cookie Kit and Cookie […]
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General Mills Big G Cereal And ‘Got Milk?’ Team Up For Breakfast
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills Big G cereal and Got Milk? have entered a partnership designed to deliver even more fun along with the essential nutrition people need to fuel their mornings. To celebrate the partnership, General Mills is debuting special, limited edition packaging on popular cereals featuring their characters – such as Buzz, Lucky, Trix Rabbit and […]
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AWG Bids Farewell To Wall, Taps Schumacher As Gulf Coast Division DM
Rothove promoted to VP and DM for Great Lakes Division Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a series of personnel moves in its Gulf Coast and Great Lakes divisions triggered by the retirement of longtime executive Jack Wall. Wall, VP and division manager for our Gulf Coast Division, retired in December. AWG tapped […]