Dietz & Watson wants to introduce itself to the Chicagoland market by feeding people. Through Sept. 13, when a customer buys 1 pound of Dietz & Watson’s premium deli meats or cheeses at Jewel-Osco stores, the Philadelphia-based company will donate a half-pound to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The company hopes to donate 20,000 pounds […]
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Maurer Is Wisconsin’s 2013 Grocer Of The Year
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has named Jeff Maurer, owner of Fresh Madison Market, its 2013 Grocer of the Year. Maurer was presented the award at a surprise announcement in Fresh Madison Market’s event room with a crowd of more than 40 well wishers, family, friends and associates. Brandon Scholz, WGA president, said Maurer has […]
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Jones Soda Launches ‘Made In Michigan’ Line
Jones Soda Co., a leading premium beverage company known for its unique flavors and customer-designed packaging, has launched its Michigan-themed Jones Soda, bottled and sold exclusively in the state of Michigan. Michigan helped put Jones Soda on the map in the initial years after Jones Soda was founded, and Jones Soda wanted to show its […]
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Big Wood Brewery Rolls Out Four Premium Craft Beers In Rexam Cans
Big Wood Brewery, a new player on the craft beer scene, has launched four of its award-winning craft beers in cans. Jack Savage, Morning Wood, Bark Bite and Bad Axe are available now in Rexam 16-oz. cans. Jack Savage American Pale Ale is made from all American hops, while Morning Wood Coffee Stout is brewed […]
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Giant Eagle Opens Market District Store In Northeast Ohio
Marks seventh of the format for company, first in area Inspired by the open-air markets of Europe and a true passion for food, Giant Eagle Inc. opened its first Northeast Ohio Market District food store Thursday. The 94,000-s.f. culinary, dining and shopping destination is located at 34310 Aurora Rd. in the Solon Village Shopping Center […]
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Meijer To Hire More Than 9,000
Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new team members for its stores in response to company growth and in preparation for the fall and holiday selling seasons. Janet Emerson, EVP of operations for Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer, made the announcement this morning. “Meijer has already opened five of the six new stores […]
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Pizza Wholesale Opens New Distribution Center In Iowa
Pizza Wholesale of Lexington is celebrating the grand opening of a new distribution center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The facility will support the expansion and growth of Hunt Brothers Pizza customers in six states: Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Seven new full-time positions have been added to the existing 35 team members to […]
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Penske Logistics To Serve Kroger’s Indiana DC Business
Penske Logistics has won the contract to operate and manage Kroger’s 600,000 s.f. refrigerated food distribution facility located in West Shelbyville, Ind. Penske officially began operating the facility July 21. Penske Logistics has hired the 816 existing workers at the facility, including those represented by Teamsters Local 135. “We’re excited to have earned this new […]