Faribault, Minnesota-based Living Greens Farm, the largest vertical, indoor aeroponic farm in the U.S. that provides year-round fresh salads, microgreens and herbs, has added steps and procedures to its standards to block COVID-19 from its operation. The company says because it grows crops indoors the health risks most traditional farms face are virtually eliminated, resulting […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Reynolds Consumer Products Names Swartzberg VP, Investor Relations
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. recently named capital markets professional Mark Swartzberg VP of investor relations. Swartzberg has more than 20 years of experience in investor relations and equity research in the consumer sector. “As we continue to establish our connectivity with the investor community as a newly public company, we are very […]
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Kaivac Says KaiBosh Disinfectant Deemed Effective Against COVID-19
Hamilton, Ohio-based Kaivac, a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment designed for use in schools, hospitals, grocery stores and most all types of commercial facilities, says its disinfectant, KaiBosh, has been deemed effective against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of coronavirus (COVID-19), by the EPA. The disinfectant is engineered to be used with Kaivac’s No-Touch Cleaning (spray-and-vac) systems […]
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Path of Life Debuts Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at Midwest Costco Stores
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, known for its gourmet quinoa, rice, and veggie side dishes, debuted its Cilantro Lime Rice Blend at select Costco’s in the Midwest. The microwavable rice blend will also be available in select Texas Costco warehouses starting next week. The brand’s Cilantro Lime Rice Blend is traditional cilantro and lime flavor […]
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SpartanNash Pharmacies Reserve Time For At-Risk Store Guests
SpartanNash and its 62 Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Martin’s Super Markets, VG’s and Forest Hills Foods pharmacies in Michigan have set aside time twice per week for store guests most at risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19), including older adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Reserved hours will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-9 […]
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MIDWEST: King Juice Co. Readies Rollout For ‘Light’ Blends Of Calypso Lemonades
This year is shaping up as monumental for Calypso, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, riding a wave of recent innovation and introducing a new line of light lemonades this spring. David Klavsons, CEO of King Juice Co. Inc., recently chatted with The Shelby Report’s VP of the Midwest Geoff Welch, reflecting on the progress of the […]
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Kar’s Nuts Names Jen Bauer As Chief Marketing Officer
Madison Heights, Michigan-based Kar’s Nuts, a manufacturer of premium snacking products under the Kar’s, Second Nature and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brands, has named Jennifer Bauer as chief marketing officer. Bauer brings to Kar’s Nuts more than 17 years of marketing experience with consumer-packaged goods companies, including the last seven years in the snacking category. She has […]
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Tyson Fresh Meats Temporarily Pausing Operations At Beef Plant
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., is currently winding down production and will temporarily pause operations Friday, May 1, through Monday, May 4, at its Dakota City, Nebraska, beef facility to complete a deep cleaning of the entire plant. The company has been working closely with the local […]