Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. is continuing to evolve its leadership structure and board of directors in anticipation of EVP David Ryman’s retirement in September. Since his retirement announcement last fall, the company has implemented several strategic changes. Paul Frey, promoted to VP of sales and business development in October, assumed responsibility for the sales team. […]
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Posted inProduce News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Expands Best Choice Produce Snacks
AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched its new Best Choice produce snack program. Designed to merchandise in grocers’ produce departments, the program offers a curated selection of 15 natural snacks. “We’re continuing to see growth in the category based on analytics from the AWG Partner Gateway […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
US Foods Begins Partnership With Military Family Advisory Network
US Foods Holding Corp., a foodservice distributor based in Rosemont, Illinois, has begun a national partnership with the Military Family Advisory Network with a $250,000 monetary contribution. The collaboration is part of the company’s “Helping Communities Make It” program, which seeks to empower communities in need through hunger-relief, culinary education and disaster relief. This is […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
NY Yankees Foundation Honors Krasdale Foods
Krasdale Foods received the Champion of the Foundation award from the New York Yankees Foundation at its 44th annual homecoming dinner. This event honors one company each year, selected by the foundation’s board members. The New York Yankees Foundation hosted the dinner and award ceremony at the New York Hilton hotel in May, recognizing Krasdale Foods […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Fundraiser Supports Community Heroes
The SpartanNash Foundation will donate $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes – including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember – following its annual in-store fundraiser. “By contributing to this campaign, our community members and associates have helped provide vital services to military heroes, veterans, their families and those affected by disasters,” said Adrienne […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., U.R.M. Stores, West
Sprinkle To Retire As URM CEO, President In 2025
Ray Sprinkle, URM CEO and president, has announced he will retire from his position, effective July 2025. Sprinkle has been with URM Stores Inc. for 22 years and worked in the industry for more than 50 years. A graduate of Kansas State University, Sprinkle began his career in the grocery business working for companies such […]
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‘Top Employer’ SpartanNash Racking Up Recognition, Awards
SpartanNash is celebrating its 2024 recognition as a “top employer” after receiving multiple national workplace awards. The honors are rooted in an analysis of SpartanNash’s human resource practices, company culture analysis, independent feedback from employees and criteria such as work flexibility, education and training, diversity and recognition. The awards include: Newsweek – Recognition based on an […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Laurel Grocery Co., Southeast
Several Employees Assume Expanded Roles At Laurel Grocery
Laurel Grocery Co. shared that four employees have been promoted to new positions with expanded responsibilities and that a fifth is joining the company as a buyer. The company said the moves will position it for the long-term future and for continued growth and advancement of all workers. [RELATED: Laurel Grocery Named Wholesaler Of The […]