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Lipari Foods Completes Acquisition Of Tut’s International

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Lipari Foods, a distributor, manufacturer and importer of perimeter-of-the-store, specialty and branded food products, has acquired the assets of Tut’s International Export & Import Co. Inc. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Tut’s International has been importing and distributing high-quality Middle Eastern and Eastern European foods in North America […]

Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

KeHE To Host Annual Holiday Show Via Digital Platform

Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, KeHE’s annual Holiday Show, previously scheduled for June 17-18 in Chicago, now will take place virtually on the distributor’s own digital ordering platform June 10-18.  “Our organization looks forward to June annually, when we welcome our KeHE community to Chicago,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and CEO. “We would love […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods

Kind Introduces Commitments To Address Inequality, Inequity

New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has announced its continued efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health and representation. In partnership with the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), an organization striving for racial justice to create a more equitable society […]

Posted inMeijer, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Meijer Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Meijer has been chosen by the state of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the state and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer is also announcing a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive the vaccine. “Our stores and […]

Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Raley’s Food For Families Raises $3M-Plus For Local Food Banks

Raley’s Food For Families Annual Holiday Drive raised more than $3 million throughout the 2020 holiday season, the largest amount ever donated in the organization’s 35 years of hosting the event. The donations, which came from customers in-store and online between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31, will provide more than three million meals for those […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Albertsons Cos. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended Dec. 5, 2020. Third quarter of fiscal 2020 highlights include: Identical sales growth of 12.3 percent; Digital sales growth of 225 percent; Net income per share of $0.20; Adjusted net income per share of $0.66; Net income of $124 […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods

Bob’s Red Mill Adds Almond To Line Of Protein Powders

Bob’s Red Mill will add Almond Protein Powder to its line of single-ingredient protein powders, which includes Hemp, Soy and Whey. This move is in response to consumer desire for plant-based protein powder options, with the niche category experiencing a strong increase in year-over-year demand. The newest offering provides 20 grams of protein per serving […]