As part of its’ “Helping Communities Make It” hunger-relief programming, US Foods Holding Corp. is giving Feeding America $750,000 to expand the organization’s Direct to Neighbor locker project to seven additional communities by year’s end. It is the company’s largest single monetary donation to date. “With more than 44 million Americans, including 13 million children, […]
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KeHE Distributors Begins Partnership With Good Eggs
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has launched a primary distribution partnership with Good Eggs, an online grocery delivery service that provides fresh produce, meal kits and other groceries to customers in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. The partnership strategically positions both KeHE and Good Eggs to capitalize on rapid growth within the dynamic […]
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UNFI Foundation Awards $1.5M In Grants To 61 Nonprofits
The UNFI Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 61 nonprofits focused on improving access to quality food while creating a sustainable and equitable food system. These grants, made possible with support and contributions from industry partners, leverage UNFI’s expertise, foster deeper collaboration with target nonprofit organizations and support one or more of the […]
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Certco Show Celebrates Impact Of Food On Holidays
The Certco Food Show, held Aug. 13-14 in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated with the theme of the “Holidays.” It kicked off on the evening of Aug. 13, with dinner and entertainment for a packed house at the John Q. Hammons Marriott Ballroom. The event featured guest speaker Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers […]
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SpartanNash Unveils Refreshed ‘Family Fare’ Store In Holland, MI
SpartanNash says the new-look Family Fare store that recently reopened at 993 Butternut Drive in Holland, Michigan, will serve as a model for future chain renovations across the region. A modernized shopping destination, the refreshed Family Fare features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar and nostalgic vintage candy station. “We’re thrilled […]
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1.5K Grocery Leaders Gather At SpartanNash’s Annual Food Solutions Expo
SpartanNash gathered more than 1,500 grocery suppliers and independent grocer customers at its annual two-day Food Solutions Expo July 23-25 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event featured supplier and customer award ceremonies, retail discussion groups, educational sessions, exhibit booths with special deals and sampling and live auctions. SpartanNash’s Food Solutions […]
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UNFI Report: Consumers Use App Coupons More Than Paper Circular
According to a new survey from United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Swiftly, 43 percent of grocery shoppers use digital coupons in-store via a smartphone app versus 23 percent who clip paper coupons. What’s more, nearly half of Americans (45 percent) report they rely on deals and promotions as part of their everyday grocery shopping […]
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SpartanNash Appoints Flur As Independent Board Director
Dorlisa Flur has joined SpartanNash’s board of directors as an independent director. Flur brings extensive experience in grocery distribution, retail, warehousing and logistics for multi-billion-dollar enterprises operating in public, private and private equity environments. Flur has served as an independent strategic advisor to the leadership of Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, since 2018. […]