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 […]
Category: Midwest
Weglarz Named CEO Of MIRA, Arabo To Lead Benchmark Beverage Co.
Auday Arabo is leaving his post with the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) to become president and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Co. He has served as president and CEO of MIRA for the past 10 years. Ed Weglarz, director of petroleum for MIRA, has been named its new president and CEO. Arabo left San Diego, […]
Halo Top Releases New Line Of Bigger Pops In 3 Flavors
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top is offering its new, bigger Halo Top Pops, now in grocery freezer aisles nationwide. Halo Top Pops are available in three flavors, including Mint Chip and Sea Salt Caramel, and a new flavor exclusive to the Pops lineup: Brownie Batter. Halo Top Pops (SRP: $5.99/five 3.5 fl. oz. pops per box) […]
Ragu Makes Donation To Fight Hunger In Kentucky
The Ragu brand has made a donation to the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Ragu brand, owned by Mizkan America, is providing a monetary donation and making a commitment to support the club’s Operation Club Cares program, which was implemented with the goal of providing hunger relief for families facing unprecedented […]
Kroger Ends Pandemic Bonuses With $130M Thank You Pay
The Kroger Co. Family of Cos., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates have been instrumental in feeding America while also helping to flatten […]
Kellogg’s Launches Cereal-Inspired Line Of Jumbo Snax
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s is introducing its new line of Jumbo Snax, featuring several of its cereals in snack-sized packages. The new product line features fan favorites, including Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops–caramel crunch flavor and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes-inspired Tiger Paws. The new Tiger Paws shape features a crisp flavor similar to Kellogg’s […]
Sandra’s Introduces New Products To Premium Chicken Line
Milford, Indiana-based Sandra’s all natural chicken brand has added new products to its premium stuffed chicken entree line. The latest flavor additions are Cordon Bleu and Broccoli & Swiss, which offer high protein ingredients like uncured ham and real cheese in traditional flavors. The premium stuffed chicken breast products are made from chicken raised cage-free […]
AWG’s Employee-Run Charitable Foundation Gives Disaster Relief Grants
Employees of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) are providing Disaster Relief Grants of $1,000 each to 10 organizations representing each of the communities where AWG and its subsidiary Valu Merchandisers Company (VMC) have a distribution center. AWG employees are presenting these grants to organizations that are helping with COVID-19 relief. The money […]
