Two of Festival Foods’ senior directors, Jackie Johnson and Jessica Fontenot, were recently named Champions of Change by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA). The award recognizes leaders in the food industry who are making a positive impact on their companies and communities. Johnson and Fontenot, both in Festival’s Fresh Foods Department, were hailed […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inIndependent Store News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
Certco Prepares Distribution Centers, Suppliers For FSMA 204 Compliance
Certco Inc., serving more than 200 independent grocery locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa, will use the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to automate supplier traceability in preparation for the launch of FSMA 204. Once connected, Certco suppliers will be able to share the complex set of key data elements that are required under the FDA’s FSMA 204 food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
How Grocery Retailing Differs Throughout Midwest
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The Midwest has a fascinating history that has helped to shape one of the more unique grocery landscapes in the United States. While national chains such as Walmart and Kroger hold significant weight, the region boasts a strong presence of regional powerhouses and a distinct consumer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Joins Ibotta Performance Network For Product Offers
Schnucks Markets Inc. has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), the first digital network that delivers promotions in a coordinated fashion across retailer platforms, large third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s direct-to-consumer properties. In addition to Ibotta providing customers access to exclusive product offers in Schnucks’ stores throughout the Midwest, a key component of the partnership […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest
PFSbrands Promotes McElroy As VP, Procurement
PFSbrands has promoted John McElroy as VP of procurement, overseeing the purchasing and research and development teams while continuing to lead quality at the company. With this promotion, McElroy will join the senior leadership team while also continuing to head the execution leadership team. He has extensive experience in warehouse management, distribution, customer success, marketing […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Dairy News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Unveils Elevated Ice Cream Portfolio
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, has redeveloped its AWG Brands ice cream portfolio, including the addition of 12 flavors and sizes. Recent research from AWG’s ice cream category review revealed that private brands are No. 1 in total U.S. dollar share, with nearly 20 percent in the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Bonus Content, Independent Store News, Midwest
Village Comes Together To Open Co-op Grocery
The village of Utica, Nebraska, has an estimated population of 840. Located in Seward County, it’s a 45-minute drive to Lincoln, the state capital and home of the University of Nebraska. When the village lost its only grocery store about 15 years ago, it impacted the community. About 13 years ago, when the local Catholic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Named A 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company
For the third consecutive year, Schnucks Markets Inc. has been selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. “We are, once again, extremely honored and humbled to be named a U.S. Best Managed […]