Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR) has advanced its efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations. “As an organization, it is our mission to […]
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UNFI Releases 2023 ‘Better For All’ ESG Report
United Natural Foods Inc. has shared its 13th annual ”Better for All” report, detailing UNFI’s progress on social, environmental and governance (ESG) objectives during the 2023 fiscal year. The ESG report highlights UNFI’s focus on safety, well-being, waste, climate, sourcing and community. It also notes that UNFI’s initiatives can benefit the company’s business performance, resulting […]
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US Foods’ Hunger Relief Donations Top $12M In 2023
Through its corporate hunger-relief campaigns in 2023, US Foods Holding Corp. has donated more than $12 million in food, supplies and monetary contributions – the equivalent of about 5 million meals or 225 truckloads of product – to address hunger-relief efforts across the country. “As a leading foodservice distributor, US Foods is in the unique […]
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AWG’s Vice Chair Woods Jr. To Retire, Successor Named
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has announced the retirement of Don Woods Jr., vice chair of the AWG Board of Directors. Woods, owner of Woods Super Markets Inc. based in Bolivar, Missouri, served on the AWG board for more than 38 years, serving as vice chair for 24 years. AWG board member Dale Trahan, owner of […]
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SpartanNash Reveals 2023 Our Family Scholarship Recipients
SpartanNash has announced the 25 recipients of its Our Family 2023 Scholarship Program, supporting students making a positive difference in their communities. Introduced in April, the program invited students who live in the same states served by SpartanNash-distributed grocery stores to apply for a $2,000 scholarship. The awards may be used toward higher education, including […]
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Upper Midwest AWG Division Providing Opportunities For Growth
AWG’s Upper Midwest division opened in St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 2022. It is comprised of two facilities – a 300,000-square-foot dry facility and a state-of-the-art, 330,000-square-foot fresh/frozen facility. Emile Breaux, SVP, chief sales and support officer for AWG, said the expansion into the new geography just made sense. “We knew that there were a number […]
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SpartanNash Unveils Immersive Grocery Experience
SpartanNash has announced a partnership with Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes to support JA Finance Park, the organization’s capstone program for financial planning and career exploration. SpartanNash participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 4 for the Family Fare experiential learning center, where students can choose from a range of careers, including cashier, supply […]
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AWG’s All-In-One Distribution Hub First In North America
AWG’s all-in-one distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, has been a huge investment and massive undertaking for the company. The AIO facility is providing immediate and long-term sustainable benefits to the membership, according to AWG. The first of its kind in the U.S., and just the third such facility in the world, the AIO will replace […]
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AWG’s Smith Reflects On Storied 48-Year Career In Grocery
“It’s been a good ride.” Reflecting on his 48-year career in the grocery industry and upcoming retirement, David Smith, president and CEO of Kansas City-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, said it will be the people he will miss the most – co-workers, AWG member retailers and vendors. Shelby Publishing is inducting Smith into its Food Industry […]
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AGNE Praises ReposiTrak For FSMA 204 Records Progress
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) has advanced its efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations. “AGNE services the needs of independent retail grocers of […]
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KeHE Awards 44 Golden Tickets At TRENDfinder Event
KeHE Distributors has announced the 44 Golden Ticket winners from more than 1,000 applicants in its recent virtual TRENDfinder event. In addition, seven brands were identified as potential participants in KeHE elevate, which provides a platform of growth for select young and leading-edge brands. The Golden Ticket recipients will join KeHE’s product portfolio and gain […]
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KeHE Distributors Shares Top Macro Trends For 2024
Functionality, sustainability and influenced foods are among the top seven macro trends that experts with KeHE Distributors have identified in the food and beverage industry for 2024. “Natural and organic, specialty and fresh products remain relevant as consumers have become more environmentally aware and health-conscious,” said Westly Weaver, director of customer insights and growth solutions. […]
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SpartanNash Continues Board Refreshment With New Director
SpartanNash has appointed DexKo Global President and CEO Fred Bentley as an independent director, the second to join its board this year following the August appointment of Kerrie MacPherson. SpartanNash refreshed its board in 2022 with the addition of three independent directors. The board now boasts 10 directors – six of whom have been appointed […]
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KeHE Increases Customer Satisfaction Through Pick-Rate Accuracy
KeHE Distributors has increased customer satisfaction through its pick-rate accuracy after implementing a series of innovations focused on elevating customer experiences. In recent years, supply chain delays, food shortages and rising costs have caused an ever-evolving distribution landscape that KeHE has learned to navigate. The company found this as the perfect opportunity to embrace new […]
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AWG Brands Wins Golden Penguin Award At NFRA Conference
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., was named a 2023 gold winner in the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Golden Penguin Awards competition for Best Private Brand Campaign. During the NFRA Convention on Oct. 10 in San Diego, California, AWG Brands was awarded for having the best marketing […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Fundraiser To Help Feed Hungry Families
The seventh-annual SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser has launched to support local food pantries across the Midwest during the holiday season. Since 2016, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company has raised more than $2 million through annual in-store fundraisers to benefit food pantry partners. In total, this contribution has provided approximately 20 million meals for people throughout the […]
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Certco Begins Planning For Retirement Of EVP Ryman
During the Certco Inc. Board of Directors meeting in October, EVP David Ryman advised the board of his planned retirement in September of 2024. Ryman has been in the grocery industry for the past 47 years and with Certco since 2001. “Dave has been an amazing leader and championed Certco adapting as our retailers’ challenges […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
UNFI Deploys Zero-Emission Refrigerated Delivery System
UNFI has deployed two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California, markets. UNFI worked with Penske Truck Leasing to secure two, class-8 electric trucks, which include the Freightliner eCascadia and the Volvo VNR Electric models. Both vehicles are well equipped for safety and driver comfort and include […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Sysco Acquiring Edward Don & Co.
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corp. has agreed to acquire Edward Don & Co., a distributor of foodservice equipment, supplies and disposables. Headquartered in Chicago, Edward Don & Co. generates about $1.3 billion in annual revenue, serving a range of restaurant, foodservice and other customers across the U.S. The acquisition will allow Sysco to add capabilities and […]
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SpartanNash ESG Report Highlights Progress On 2025 Goals
SpartanNash has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, offering an in-depth look at the company’s advancements across its employee career experience, sustainability initiatives, environmental health and safety practices, community outreach and philanthropy. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash also shared its 2025 ESG goals, which are aligned to the company’s core capabilities – people, operational […]