With the first crop of OhioRed tomatoes to be picked in late February, NatureFresh Farms says it has broken ground on Phase II of its Delta, Ohio, greenhouse facility. Like Phase I that was completed in late November 2015, Phase II will be 15.30 acres in size. It will be completed this summer. “The support […]
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Indianapolis Among Few Markets Where New Folgers Product Available
New Folgers Perfect Measures coffee tabs are available in just three markets, and Indianapolis is one of them. Made of 100% pure ground coffee compressed into a tab that measures out a perfect scoop of coffee (one coffee tab equals 1 tbsp.-sized scoop), Folgers Perfect Measures coffee tabs take the guesswork out of brewing a […]
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SpartanNash To Become Primary Wholesaler To Gordy’s Market
SpartanNash has signed a long-term contract to be the primary wholesaler to Gordy’s Market, the largest locally-owned and -operated grocer in the western Wisconsin area. SpartanNash will begin distributing private brand product to Gordy’s in mid-February and will be servicing the retailer as its primary distributor by May. Gordy’s will be serviced out of SpartanNash’s St. Cloud, […]
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Fresh Thyme To Open First Nebraska Store Soon
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market plans to debut its first Nebraska store in Lincoln this spring. The Midwest grocer, headquartered in Illinois, will open the Lincoln store at 5220 O Street. Fresh Thyme focuses on value-priced fresh, healthy, natural and organic offerings. It features an extensive produce department with organic and local fruits and vegetables, a […]
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Minnoco Retailers Raise $13,000 For Hope Chest
Minnoco fuel retailers in Minnesota raised $13,000 for Hope Chest for Breast Cancer through a six-week “Fueling the Fight Against Breast Cancer” campaign. For every gallon of unleaded plus gasoline (a blend containing 15 percent ethanol) sold, Minnoco stores, with support from an organization called Prime the Pump, donated $0.02 to Hope Chest for Breast […]
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Booming Twin Cities Market Attracts New Players As Existing Operators Expand
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor There is a lot of water in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and there appears to be something in it. Minnesota, and specifically the Twin Cities, is drawing in grocery retailers and enticing existing operators to expand. “It’s an exciting time for Minnesotans because the choice in the marketplace really does […]
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Fareway To Acquire Family Food Center In Anamosa, Iowa, And Build New Store In Peosta
Fareway Stores has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Family Food Center located at 402 E. Main Street in Anamosa, Iowa. The grocery chain also plans to build a new store in Peosta. Fareway says it currently is working with local officials on the details of the Family Food Center acquisition and […]
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Meijer, Masterpiece Flower Co. Enjoy 50-Year Partnership In Michigan
Thanks to its longstanding partnership with a Michigan grower, Meijer is continuing its tradition of supplying each of its 223 stores across the Midwest with locally-grown poinsettias this holiday season—enough to fill about eight football fields. But the partnership with Masterpiece Flower Co. has also allowed the Byron Center, Mich.-based grower to expand its own […]