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. […]
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Certco Leadership Transitioning As Ryman’s Retirement Nears
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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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 […]