Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) says it plans to build a new state-of-the art distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, subject to incentive approval. The new facility will be completed in 2023 and will feature automation technology and an evolved organizational infrastructure designed to enable long-term, sustainable growth and success for its retail members. It also will […]
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Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping At Coshocton Store
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at its Coshocton store. Customers can now choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery—or shop in-store if they prefer. With the addition of Coshocton, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations—Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, Canton, New Philadelphia, […]
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Path Of Life Partners With Brokerage Firm Yin Yang Naturals
Path of Life, makers of frozen quinoa, rice and veggie blends, has reached a preferred partner agreement with Yin Yang Naturals, a food brokerage firm focused on natural and organic products. This collaboration will allow for Path of Life products to become more widely available by growing the brand’s distribution and SKU dominance in grocery […]
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Aldi Expanding Curbside Grocery Pickup Availability To Nearly 600 Stores
Aldi is expanding its Curbside Grocery Pickup to offer even more options to customers. After a successful pilot in select markets, Curbside Grocery Pickup will be available in nearly 600 Aldi stores across the country by the end of July. “Our Curbside Grocery Pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
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MIDWEST: Nestlé Introduces New Life Cuisine, Improves Lean Cuisine Portfolio
Nestlé is introducing Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering meal solutions for those who like to eat well. Over the years, the definition of wellness has evolved from calorie-conscious eating to a more holistic approach that extends well beyond just what’s on your plate. Once-niche dietary trends like gluten free and meatless meals also have […]
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Hormel Natural Choice Launches Hardwood Smoked Product Line
The makers of Hormel Natural Choice premium lunch meat have launched a new line of slow-smoked products called Natural Choice hardwood smoked lunch meats. These products—smoked in netting over real wood chips for over four hours—include flavors like applewood ham, applewood turkey with garlic and herbs, pecanwood ham with sweet black pepper and pecanwood ham with […]
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Michigan Asparagus Season Is Officially Underway
Cooler temperatures in late April and early May—and even a late season snowfall—delayed the harvest of Michigan’s asparagus crop by about a week but did not harm it. The cool spring weather provided growers with some extra time to prepare fields and complete beginning of season tasks like mowing and fertilizer application. Now, Michigan asparagus season […]
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Shine United Gives Moon Cheese A Brand Refresh
Moon Cheese recently underwent a brand refresh so the look on the outside matches the crunchy cheese bites on the inside. Madison, Wisconsin-based Shine United was tasked with performing this integrated rebrand that included an overhaul of the look and feel which was translated into new packaging, a new website, content to fuel social media […]