AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), has announced an expanded partnership with private brand agency Daymon, an Advantage Solutions company. The arrangement will support the quality expectations of each brand within the AWG Brands offerings and include extensive product information in Daymon’s RIVIR platform. Best Choice Family of […]
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Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Introduces Fresh Marketplace Brand
During its recent 2024 Summer Show, KeHE Distributors unveiled its new Fresh Marketplace brand to connect consumers to more fresh product offerings from around the world. The brand features more than 24,000 fresh products curated by category experts, all focused on helping “make stores worth leaving home for.” “We have long been committed to fresh […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
US Foods Eyes Five CHEF’STORE Openings In 2024
US Foods Holding Corp. is planning to open five new CHEF’STORE locations, including four in the Southeast and one in Oregon, this year. CHEF’STORE offers a one-stop-shop for restaurant operators, food industry professionals, community groups and at-home chefs to stock up or replenish ingredients and supplies by the case and in individual quantities. A quick […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
Grant Offerings Aim To Boost Food Access In Minnesota
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to expand food access in low- and moderate-income areas via two grant programs. The GFAP Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant helps grocery stores and small food retailers buy equipment or make physical improvements that will allow them to increase the availability […]
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SpartanNash Introduces ‘Finest Reserve’ Private Label Brand
SpartanNash has introduced its new private label brand, Finest Reserve by Our Family. The Finest Reserve line uses fresh and authentic ingredients to create gourmet flavors. The new private label is an extension of Our Family, SpartanNash’s flagship brand, that has captured the attention of the company’s customer base. The collection is a curated offering of […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Community Support Vital To Success Of Chris’ Food Center
Sandstone, Minnesota is a small town of about 1,500 residents. The official count is about 2,900, but that includes 1,400 federal prisoners who don’t buy groceries, according to Craig Thorvig, who owns and operates Chris’ Food Center with his wife, Kristee. Chris’ Food Center is the lone supermarket in town, with the only other options […]
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Midwest
General Mills Senior Executive O’Grady To Retire
General Mills announced that Shawn O’Grady, group president of North America Foodservice, plans to retire and Jon Nudi, currently group president of pet and international, has added NAF to his oversight, effective Feb. 16. O’Grady will move into a senior advisor role until his retirement early this summer. Pankaj Sharma, president of U.S. meals and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Donation Commemorates Clark’s Scoring Mark
Hy-Vee is donating $35,690 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation in honor of Clark becoming the highest scoring female basketball player in NCAA Division I history. She passed the previous mark of 3,527 career points during the first quarter of the University of Iowa’s women’s basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 15. Clark, who finished the […]