Northfield, Wisconsin-based Superior Fresh, an aquaponic farm growing USDA certified organic produce and Atlantic salmon, has announced its brand refresh and packaging update. With its consumer-friendly look, the packaging highlights its many benefits, especially being USDA certified organic. Superior Fresh is contributing to the environment through the use of repurposed water bottles in its recycled […]
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Decker Joins Hy-Vee Leadership Team As Chief Information Officer
Casey Decker has joined West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee as chief information officer, where he will lead the IT strategy for the more than $11 billion company. Decker will oversee all of Hy-Vee’s information systems and staff and lead the company’s technology operations. He also will lead all innovations and initiatives for the retailer’s online […]
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Hy-Vee Joins Consortium To Reinvent Single-Use Plastic Retail Bag
Hy-Vee has joined the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag as a supporting partner, alongside founding partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart, and joined by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kroger and Walgreens. Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy launched the consortium and it’s Beyond the Bag Initiative earlier this year with the aim of identifying, […]
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Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Expands Plant-Based Collection
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has expanded its exclusive Simple Truth Plant Based collection, unveiling more than 50 new plant-based foods, including non-dairy cheeses, oat milk ice cream and Emerge fresh chicken-less patties and grinds. Kroger’s Simple Truth Plant Based collection launched with more than 20 products last September, featuring vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, oat […]
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KeHE Distributors Expand To Support Independent Retailers In Northeast
Naperville, Illinois-baed KeHE Distributors says it is opening a new Maryland distribution center which will help better service the unique needs of independent retailers in the northeast region. The 550,000-square-foot Maryland facility is located between Washington, D.C., and New York City, bringing KeHE’s network to 16 national distribution centers that provide natural, organic and specialty products […]
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Kellogg’s Debuts The Elf On The Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal
With more than 14.5 million Scout Elves in homes worldwide, The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved tradition that defines the holidays as much as a cookie exchange or a gingerbread house project. This holiday season, Kellogg is creating a new family breakfast tradition with its The Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane […]
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Martin’s Super Markets Celebrates Grand Opening Of Elkhart, IN store
The Martin’s Super Market located at 575 E. Jackson Blvd. in downtown Elkhart, Indiana’s new River District development opened with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson was in attendance in addition to other members of the Elkhart River District planning committee and senior management from SpartanNash, the […]
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Hy-Vee Expands Free COVID-19 Testing To 150-Plus Locations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has expanded free COVID-19 testing to more than 150 of its pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region. The testing was first rolled out in August to 11 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations. Each pharmacy location can accommodate up to 12 patients per hour. The tests are free and are administered via a Hy-Vee […]