Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has announced the election of J. Michael Schlotman, former EVP and CFO at The Kroger Co., to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our board of directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and CEO of the Kellogg Co. “His tremendous financial experience, coupled with his extensive […]
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Meijer Teams Up To Host Free Multi-City Flu Shot Clinics
In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the state of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage. The walk-up and drive-through […]
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Hy-Vee Offers Free Drive-Thru Breakfast For Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has started Homefront Round Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held through Nov. 15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, […]
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Zing Zang Expands From Cocktail Mixes Into Beverage Alcohol
Ask most consumers and bartenders in America how to make a perfect Bloody Mary, and you’ll likely hear the words “Zing Zang.” The brand – on track to sell more than two million cases of premium, naturally-crafted mixers this year – has become the top name in cocktail mix in the U.S. and has announced […]
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Hormel Foods Announces Plant Manager Advancements, Retirement
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has announced the advancements of several plant managers as a result of the company’s recently announced retirement and advancements in its operations leadership. Joe Muzik, plant manager at the Algona, Iowa, plant, will assume the plant manager role at Progressive Processing in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeremy Rummel, plant manager […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Donates More Than $1M To Local Food Banks
On the heels of Hunger Action Month, Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market has donated more than $1 million, which will be shared across 32 local food banks throughout the Midwest. The need for hunger relief is greater than ever, as individuals find themselves navigating in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study […]
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Fareway Commits To Fast, Efficient Sourcing With RangeMe
Midwest grocery chain Fareway has announced a partnership with RangeMe to accelerate its mission of providing the highest quality and freshest products available in their stores. “With the new year fast approaching, we are committed to creating a personalized shopping experience for customers, with the added focus on how we can better help meet their needs,” said […]
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Nestlé Purina Petcare Plans To Build New Factory In Ohio
Nestlé Purina PetCare, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has made a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio, to meet increasing demand for its pet foods. The new location will join Purina’s network of 21 existing manufacturing locations across the U.S. and be the company’s first new factory built from the ground up since 1975. This expansion is part […]