Edible Garden AG Inc. has completed an additional production line at its Heartland facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that strengthens the company’s production capacity and enhances its ability to serve customers across the Midwest region. According to the company, the new production line increases the facility’s output while improving efficiency and scalability to meet growing […]
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Posted inDairy News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Donates 107K Gallons Of Milk In 2025
Busch’s Fresh Food Market shared that its customers donated 107,648 gallons of milk to food banks as part of its biannual milk drive. Last year, 103,698 gallons of milk were donated. The first milk drive of 2025 was held in March, and the second from Sept. 22-Oct. 5. This year, the drive achieved 2,648 gallons […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Supports United Way With Round Up Donation
From Sept. 17-30, Schnuck Markets Inc. held its annual United Way Round Up at the Register campaign, raising $108,264 for the nonprofit. One hundred percent of customer round ups will benefit the United Way chapters in the communities in which they were donated and will contribute to the organization’s mission to build a more resilient […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast
Krasdale Foods Named Best Place To Work In Westchester, NY
Krasdale Foods has been recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Westchester, a distinction that identifies, recognizes and honors the New York region’s best companies. In addition to being named one of the 13 Best Places to Work in Westchester, Krasdale Foods also was recognized as a Best Places to Work in Distribution. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
Local Veterans Travel To Washington On 21st BGC Heroes Flight
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) escorted 28 veterans on the 21st Brookshire Grocery Company Heroes Flight to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor. BGC provided the all-expense-paid trip to honor them for their service and sacrifices. The flight included veterans who served during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Guest Contributors, Midwest, News
Hungry Families Shouldn’t Be A Political Bargaining Chip
By RF Buche, president and CEO of GF Buche Co. I’ve spent my entire life in grocery stores. I am a fourth–generation grocer and president and CEO of GF Buche Co., a family business that has operated in rural and tribal communities for 120 years. Some of our customers are the poorest people in the U.S. and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens In Arlington, VA
Whole Foods Market opened the fourth location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on Oct. 23 in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, the first of its kind outside of New York City. The store – located at 1550 Crystal Drive – has more than 10,000 square feet of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Partners With Ria Money Transfer
Heritage Grocers Group has partnered with Ria Money Transfer to bring an improved money transfer experience to customers across its portfolio companies – Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets – and expand services from select El Rancho Supermercado locations to the entire chain. Many of Heritage’s customers maintain ties to loved ones abroad, and […]