Brady Long, representing Buehler’s Food Markets in Wooster, Ohio, claimed Ohio’s Best Bagger title at the 2015 Ohio Best Bagger Contest Aug. 11. Grocery baggers from seven Ohio companies participated in the contest held at the Giant Eagle Market District Grandview Yard, in Columbus, Ohio. Long was one of four baggers representing Buehler’s and he beat 22 […]
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Posted in, Dairy News, Midwest, New Products
Land O’Lakes Introduces European Style Butter
Land O’Lakes is adding to its line of dairy products with the launch of new Land O’Lakes European Style Butter, now available in select markets across the country. Land O’Lakes European Style Butter is a super premium butter made with sweet cream, according to the Arden Hills, Minnesota-based company. It has a higher fat content […]
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Roundy’s Donates 19K Pounds Of Apples Through ‘Take A Bite Out Of Hunger’ Program
Roundy’s Supermarkets recently made a donation of more than 19,000 pounds of apples to a local event and charities as a way to provide fresh produce to help feed the hungry. This donation signals Milwaukee-based Roundy’s participation in the “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington. The following local […]
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Eckrich, Kroger And NASCAR Star Almirola Honor Military Family
There was a celebration in Cincinnati for more than just Kroger employees on Tuesday. Eckrich, the maker of smoked sausage and deli meats, hosted NASCAR driver Aric Almirola at Kroger’s headquarters. While making the visit, Eckrich and Almirola surprised medically retired Army Spc. John Dietz and his family with one year of free groceries at […]
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Michigan Grocers To Honor McDonough’s Market, Koegel Meats
McDonough’s Market on Beaver Island and Koegel Meats of Flint are the 2015 Al Kessel Outstanding Achievement Award winners, the Michigan Grocers Association announced today. “The awards honor former MGA board member Al Kessel, who passed away in 2012,” says MGA President and CEO Linda M. Gobler. “Al was the founder of Kessel Food Markets, […]
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Meijer Opens New Supercenter In Terre Haute, Indiana
Meijer on Thursday opened a new supercenter in Terre Haute, Indiana. The 195,000-s.f. store at State Road 46 and New Margaret Drive offers fresh produce and Certified Angus Beef delivered daily, affordable, high-quality merchandise and a full-service pharmacy that makes family healthcare a priority, according to the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer. “We are pleased to […]
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Missouri Grocers Log Another Successful Convention
This year’s Missouri Grocers Association (MGA) Annual Convention & Merchandising Show was moved to another venue—Osage Beach—and a different month. Dan Shaul, MGA state director, and Balls Food Stores COO Mike Beal, new president of the MGA’s board, said both factors had a role in the event’s success. “This year, we moved the convention from […]
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KeHE Expands Partnership With Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has selected KeHE Distributors as its primary distribution partner for natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to its more than 2,200 grocery stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. This significantly expands KeHE’s existing business with Albertsons, particularly in the western U.S. “Our account team has delivered superior operational […]