Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has acquired a broiler processing plant, hatchery and feed mill in Dexter, Missouri, that Tyson Foods recently closed. The company previously reported that it plans to repurpose the assets for use in egg and egg products production. Cal-Maine Foods said it will initially convert the broiler processing plant to an egg grading site […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Debuts Restructured Cereal Offerings
AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, has revitalized its Always Save and Best Choice cereal offerings to help member retailers optimize their assortments. The optimized items in Always Save and Best Choice brands, which began shipping to retailers in January, can be found on AWG member retailer shelves. With […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Midwest
Mayo Becomes Chief Development Officer At Save A Lot
Bill Mayo, who spent the past 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp., will be joining Save A Lot’s executive leadership team as chief development officer. Most recently, Mayo held the position of chief administrative officer where he led strategic business initiatives that drove efficiencies leveraging analytics of store-level demand management and directed business development of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Two Veteran Execs Joining Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Team
Hy-Vee has named two additions to the leadership team at RedMedia, the retail media network it launched last fall. Kathryn Mazza will be joining as SVP of RedMedia, while Britt Polihronis comes aboard as its VP of operations. Mazza most recently served as VP of media/GM retail media for DICK’S Sporting Goods, where she spent […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Named Best Workplace For Diverse Professionals
The Kroger Co. has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees. “We appreciate Mogul for recognizing Kroger’s commitment to creating a welcoming workplace for all associates, from all walks of life,” said […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Recognizes 14 Companies For Bag Hunger Efforts
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has announced the Silver Plate Award winners of its statewide 2023 Bag Hunger Campaign contest, which will donate $16,500 to neighborhood hunger relief partners across the state. The campaign brought together retail members, vendors and community hunger relief partners, with participants offering multiple opportunities for consumers to contribute. Their efforts […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Recognizes 2023 Business Partners Of The Year
PepsiCo Beverages North America and Krueger Wholesale Florist have been honored as Skogen’s Festival Foods’ 2023 Business Partners of the Year. For this year of recognition, Festival Foods chose to celebrate two partners that have contributed to its ability to provide outstanding customer service. The partnership between PepsiCo Beverages North America and Festival Foods has continued […]
Posted inCoborn's, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News
Coborn’s, Hillphoenix Team Up For Presentation At NGA Show
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s and Hillphoenix will give a presentation during The NGA Show on how grocers can navigate the upcoming changes from the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. The presentation, set for 8:45-9:30 a.m. March 11, centers on how Coborn’s countered the AIM Act by switching to CO2. It will feature Chris Braun, Coborn’s […]