Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods, a specialty food distributor, has appointed Stuart Schuette as its next CEO, effective Sept. 16. He succeeds interim CEO John Boucher, who stepped in for Thom Lipari, the company’s previous CEO for more than 30 years, as part of a contemplated leadership succession plan. Lipari was instrumental in establishing the company’s […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Laurel Grocery Co., Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co., Wholesaler/Distributor News
Laurel Grocery Co. Keying On Retail Promotions To Boost Sales For Grocers
Laurel Grocery Co. is continually developing new merchandising and marketing programs for its retail customers as part of its commitment to always “think retail.” Based in London, Kentucky, Laurel Grocery Co. is a full-service wholesaler of groceries, meat, produce and general merchandise in addition to offering accounting and advertising services. It serves more than 200 […]
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US Foods, Feeding America Expand Direct To Neighbor Locker Project
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, […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, National, UNFI
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash
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 […]