Seaboard Foods, a leading pork producer, has been building its connected food system since the early 1990s. The company recently hosted a tour for industry media of one of its 98 sow farms. A farm located outside of Sioux City, Iowa, provided participants a glimpse into the company’s operations, highlighting its commitment to animal welfare […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inMeijer, Harps Food Stores, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Prepares For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26, Meijer pharmacies are preparing for an influx of customers disposing of their unused and expired prescription medications. A national initiative organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Drug Take Back Day aims to prevent drug misuse and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings or overdoses. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Expands Footprint With Fresh Encounter Acquisition
SpartanNash has acquired Fresh Encounter Inc., a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky that operates under the retail store banners Community Markets, Remke Markets, Chief Markets and Needler’s Fresh Market. Owned by third-generation grocers Michael Needler Jr. and Julie Anderson, Fresh Encounter has been a food distribution customer of SpartanNash for 58 years. […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Introduces ‘Truly Yours’ Private Label Product Line
Fareway Stores has introduced Truly Yours, a new private label line, with the first wave of items including truffles, mini pies and sandwich cookies. “Fareway is very excited to launch Truly Yours in all locations,” said Erin Wisecup, category director at Fareway. “This brand was created with busy parents in mind. The hope is that […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Reveals Top 10 Food Trends For 2025
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest-based grocer, has released its second annual food trend predictions for 2025. The report – which is in collaboration with retail data and intelligence provider SPINS – is the only one of its kind in the region and leverages shopping behaviors to spotlight the top 10 food trends that will shape […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Introduces Loyalty Rewards Program
Save A Lot has introduced its first loyalty program: Save A Lot Rewards. Provided through its mobile app, Save A Lot offers points or “dots” for shoppers to redeem for rewards at their local retailer. Though independent Save A Lot retail partners will have flexibility to customize the app with local offers, the loyalty program […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market Relaunches Digital Order, Delivery Service
Foxtrot Café & Market in Chicago has relaunched its app, enabling digital order ahead in-store pickup and delivery service. The company offers an expanded coffee experience and reimagined food offerings, including exclusive coffee blends and breakfast tacos, panini sandwiches and bowls and freshly baked cookies. Items, including a large spirits selection, are available for pickup […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Adds Barton To Board Of Directors
KeHE Distributors has added Kurt Barton to its board of directors, effective immediately. Barton, the EVP and CFO at Tractor Supply Co., will serve on the finance committee, as well as chair the audit committee. Barton is a finance executive with more than 30 years of experience and brings to KeHE’s board expertise across all aspects […]