Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Industry, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology, Perishables, Produce News, Supply Chain News

Penske Logistics Opens New Distribution Center To Serve The Kroger Co.

Penske Logistics celebrated the grand opening of its new 606,000-s.f. build-to-suit standard freezer/cooler distribution center in Romulus, Michigan, on June 4. The new facility is responsible for bringing more than 400 new jobs to the region and was opened to serve the food distribution needs of its customer, The Kroger Co. of Michigan. “Our new distribution center to serve […]

Posted inNew Products, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers

Serious Bean Co. Launches New Flavor For Grilling Season

After success with four introductory flavors, Serious Bean Co. has launched its newest twist on baked beans—Southern Mustard-Q BBQ beans. “Craft sauces are hot right now, especially those representing particular regional profiles,” said Joe Auchter, research and development director at Serious Bean Co. “Mustard-based sauce traditional to South Carolina is a delightful contrast to the more […]

Posted inBeverage News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers

Prairie Farms Dairy Introduces Single-Serve-Size Flavored Milk

Prairie Farms Dairy has introduced new single serve 14-oz. milk flavors to the marketplace. The new single-size flavors are designed for longer shelf life and visual appeal. Sales trends show that consumers prefer the convenience of smaller packaging and multiple flavor options. “We know consumers want products that offer quality and convenience for fast-paced lifestyles,” […]

Posted inMidwest, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Online Grocery Technology, Packaging News, Perishables, Suppliers

Peapod Collaborates With Food Writer Mark Bittman On Meal Kits

Chicago-based Peapod has a new meal kit collaboration with Mark Bittman, one of the country’s best-known, most prolific food writers. Peapod is making it easy for customers to get some of Bittman’s newest meals on the table by highlighting several of his new cookbook’s recipes in shoppable, click-to-cart format recipes as well as an exclusive […]

Posted inBeverage News, Midwest, Suppliers

Pep Talk Sparkling Water Continues U.S. Expansion

Pep Talk, a naturally-flavored, naturally caffeinated sparkling water, continues to expand its retail footprint throughout the U.S. The Minnesota-based brand is expanding into 100 H-E-B stores in Texas, and will be in UNFI warehouse-supplied stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. It also will be sold in all The Fresh Market locations. Pep […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Grocery Industry, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Store News

Kroger, Higi Providing Smart Health Stations to Roundy’s Shoppers

Chicago-based higi, a consumer health engagement platform which partners with retailers to enable care access points via a connected network of smart health stations, has expanded its relationship with The Kroger Co., whose Roundy’s Supermarkets will now offer higi smart health stations as a resource to all consumers who visit their stores. Higi stations offer […]

Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Trolli Most Innovative New Product At Sweets & Snacks Expo

Ferrara Candy Co. received two Most Innovative New Product Awards for its Trolli candy at the National Confectioners Association‘s 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Trolli Sour Brite Crunchy Crawlers won Best in Show Most Innovative Product Award and Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn won Most Innovative New Product Award for seasonal. “Trolli […]

Posted inMidwest, C-Store News, Deli News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology

Casey’s Redesigns Website To Make It Easier To Order Pizza

Casey’s General Stores has debuted a new and improved Caseys.com, with a refreshed design and enhancements to the online ordering system, designed to make it easier to order Casey’s pizza. “Our customers love Casey’s pizza, and we wanted to make it even easier for them to order online,” said Art Sebastian, VP of digital experiences […]