Sendik’s Food Markets will open its newest store at 1408 Summit Ave. in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, this fall. The new 60,000-square-foot store will bring an array of fresh and homemade products to shoppers. “Along with the City of Oconomowoc, I have had a vision for this development for years,” said Stu Wangard of Wangard Partners, the […]
Category: Midwest
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Mondelēz Annual Snacking Report Highlights Emerging Trends
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International has released its third annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report shows mindfulness and well-being considerations are increasingly important in snacking. The report also confirms that consumers prefer snacking as a regular eating behavior over traditional […]
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Meijer Commits To 50% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal by 2025
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. This is an effort to outpace science-based targets by implementing more sustainable operations. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and said it is committed to continuous improvement through […]
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Kroger Releases 10 Food Trend Predictions For 2022
The 2022 Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead, has been released by The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. This fourth-annual report centers on the continued dominance of at-home meals, powered by convenience, affordability, social gatherings and the desire for sustainable and nutrient-rich food items. Kroger’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Farmstead Expands Distribution To Chicago
Farmstead has opened the waitlist for its upcoming Chicago service launch. Farmstead is one of the first online grocers to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, at better prices than local supermarkets. Waitlist signups will be limited to the first 1,000 customers. Service is scheduled to begin in early 2022, and will initially be […]
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Simek’s Donates 1.2M Meals And Removes Plastic From Environment
Saint Paul Park, Minnesota-based Simek’s, a women-owned quality frozen food products company, has released that its social impact missions in 2021 have addressed the problem of hunger in America and the environment. Approximately 1.2 million meals were donated this year through its collaboration with Feeding America for a total of 5.6 million total meals donated since the […]
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Coborn’s Promotes Meyer To President And Others To Executive Positions
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based- Coborn’s has promoted Dave Meyer as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. He will become only the second president in the 101-year history of the company from outside the Coborn family. Chris Coborn will continue to lead the company as chairman and CEO. […]
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Kroger Using Third-Generation Nuro Autonomous Vehicles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Nuro have introduced Nuro’s third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle into the retailer’s Houston, Texas, fleet. In 2018, Kroger and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced a partnership to deliver fresh groceries with all-electric, autonomous vehicles. “Our expanded collaboration with Nuro supports Kroger’s commitment to provide fresh food, at a great […]
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Whole Earth Brands Promotes Portwood To CFO
Chicago, Illinois-based Whole Earth Brands Inc. has promoted Duane Portwood to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately. Portwood will report to Whole Earth Brands CEO Albert Manzone. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane as our new chief financial officer. He adds tremendous strategic and financial depth to our team, which will be invaluable […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Events Focused On Healthy Habits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will be hosting events throughout January focused on healthy habits and nutrition to begin the new year. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual store tours and cooking classes, as well as an in-person health fair at select locations. Virtual Wellness Wednesdays Hy-Vee dietitians will cover trending nutrition […]
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SpartanNash Promotes McClellan To SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to SVP and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. McClellan will lead the marketing function and report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Promoting from within is a key component of our People First culture. Amy has brought invaluable expertise and leadership to SpartanNash, and this role […]
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Lipari Foods Acquires Market Distributing To Expand Footprint
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has finalized an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Market Distributing, a distributor of quality, innovative foods. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s distribution footprint into the adjacent markets of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. Located in Burnsville, Minnesota, the Market Distributing team has been servicing retailers in the Upper Midwest for 25 years. Market […]
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Balls Food Stores Celebrates Year Of Community Investment
Balls Food Stores celebrated newly constructed and remodeled locations throughout Kansas and Missouri in 2021. The company says it has experienced growth in the past year through internal improvement plans made possible due to its commitment to providing the best possible service for their communities. Projects were focused on four locations: The Olathe, Kansas Hen […]
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Mondelēz International Completes Acquisition Of Chipita Global S.A.
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category. The acquisition marks a milestone in the company’s strategic plan, focused on accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies, while continuing to expand its footprint in key markets. Established […]
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Egglife Foods Establishes Creative Campaign, New Products
Chicago, Illinois-based Egglife Foods has launched a creative campaign aiming to drive awareness, familiarity and loyalty for its egg white wraps. The campaign will span across a variety of consumer touchpoints, including connected TV/streaming, online video, social media, display, out-of-home, search, influencer relations and public relations, with a 43 percent increase in marketing investment versus […]
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Haribo Celebrates 100th Birthday With New Flavors And Shapes
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo, the inventor of the gummi bear, is kicking off 2022 by celebrating the 100th birthday of its original sweet treat, Goldbears. Created by Haribo founder Hans Riegel in 1922 and known for its gold packaging, Haribo will mark the Goldbears’ birthday celebration with new innovations and surprises, including a limited edition mix of Goldbears […]
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Price Chopper Announces Partnership With Kansas City Pioneers
Kansas City, Missouri-based Price Chopper has partnered with the Kansas City Pioneers, KC’s premier e-sports organization. “We know the reach of the e-sports community continues to grow, and our team is ready to help fuel players and fans with fresh foods at great prices,” said Casie Broker, CMO at Price Chopper Enterprises. “It’s important that […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Marks Milestone
Group’s success credited to committed, engaged membership The Minnesota Grocers Association has many goals in 2022, some of which will entail a variety of happenings to celebrate its 125th anniversary. “As a legacy organization, the MGA is extraordinarily proud of the role we play as a leader in the food industry of Minnesota – from […]
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Schnucks Kicks Off New Year With ‘Good For You’ Program
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is launching its free “Good For You” program, open to all Schnucks Rewards members. Rewards members that opt in will notice their receipts will show a count of the total number of “Good For You” items and a percentage of the food items that were just purchased that are […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Raises $325K For Midwest Food Pantries
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash continues to support local food pantries across the Midwest, recently donating $325,000 through in-store fundraising efforts and a pledge from the SpartanNash Foundation to provide hunger relief for those who are food insecure. This fundraising campaign complements SpartanNash’s year-round food donations to local pantries nationwide, totaling more than four million pounds […]