Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has named several people to new positions in the company. JOH has promoted Matt Robillard to the position of director of client management, grocery, frozen and dairy division. He has 23 years of experience in the food industry. Since joining JOH as an account manager in 2018, Robillard has built relationships with his customers and clients. […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Deploys Simbe’s Tally Across 15 Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced plans to deploy Tally, an autonomous inventory robot, in 15 grocery stores in Michigan and Indiana. After a successful pilot in select D&W Fresh Market stores, SpartanNash is implementing Simbe’s solution in additional Family Fare and Martin’s Super Market stores. The real-time data intelligence that Tally provides helps ensure items are stocked and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
Affiliated Foods Accelerates Efforts To Comply With Food Traceability Rule
Wholesaler selects ReposiTrak Traceability Network solution Affiliated Foods Inc., a wholesaler serving more than 800 member stores across the Southwest, has accelerated its efforts to comply with the FDA’s new food traceability rule (FSMA 204) by adopting the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The move enables Affiliated Foods’ suppliers to seamlessly exchange the complex Key Data Element […]
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Varghese Joins SpartanNash As VP, Applications And Data
Binu Varghese will lead IT innovation and data strategy in new role SpartanNash has hired Binu Varghese as VP of applications and data, effective immediately. An experienced technology and product leader, Varghese joins SpartanNash from Carrier Corporation in Atlanta, where he served as global director of data, analytics and artificial intelligence. “One of our core capabilities […]
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Conagra Brands, Wendy’s Release Canned Chili Product
Chicago-based Conagra Brands and Cleveland, Ohio-based Wendy’s are partnering to bring Wendy’s chili into homes across the country. The homestyle chili is loaded with 29 grams of protein per can, featuring an all-natural beef with a mix of peppers, beans and a tomato-based sauce. “We are thrilled to partner with Wendy’s and bring a fan-favorite to […]
Posted inSustainability News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
C&S Wholesale Grocers Shares Sustainability Initiatives
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has shared new sustainability plans and initiatives through a new action roadmap. For more than 104 years, it’s been the company’s legacy and passion to operate in a way that drives growth and helps others. In 2020, the company formalized its sustainability plans with a clear strategic action roadmap, […]
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SF Market Achieves Climate Benefits Through Produce Recovery, Distribution
Seven million pounds of fresh produce donated since 2016 The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market, home to 26 independent merchant businesses, has reached a milestone in recovering and donating seven million pounds of surplus produce since the program began in 2016. The SF Market’s Food Recovery Program works with market merchants each […]
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UNFI Introduces Partnership For Climate Action Goals
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has launched its Climate Action Partnership to encourage its suppliers to make credible climate commitments. The program builds on UNFI’s Climate Action Hub, which was developed in partnership with the Climate Collaborative, a nonprofit with a mission to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry, and offers UNFI suppliers a variety […]
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SpartanNash Hires New VP, Merchandising Strategy And Analytics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has hired Arpen Shah as VP of merchandising strategy and analytics. Shah will be responsible for merchandising strategy and analytics for the overall merchandising business. He will also lead promotional planning, shelf technology, category management and merchandising data analytics. “Arpen is an astute and people first merchandising executive who has a […]
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SpartanNash, Ecodrive To Plant 20K Trees For Earth Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has teamed up with sustainability solutions organization, Ecodrive, to plant 20,000 mangrove trees in recognition of SpartanNash employees and customers for Earth Day. Mangroves will be planted in Kenya and are vital in the fight against climate change by capturing and storing up to millions of pounds of carbon dioxide in their lifetime. These trees […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Helps Emerging Brands Expand Their Distribution
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. is using its network to help emerging brands expand distribution with UNFI’s customer base to better reach North American consumers. To serve more than 30,000 retail customer locations, UNFI relies on its 56 distribution centers, representing more than 30 million square feet of warehouse space to facilitate the […]
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SpartanNash Promotes Sisk To EVP, Chief Customer Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted David Sisk from SVP to EVP, chief customer officer. Sisk was hired in 2020 as president of SpartanNash Military and was promoted in May 2022 to chief customer officer. Sisk oversees customer engagements for all national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers and the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency and military exchanges worldwide. “David’s […]
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AWG Names Award Recipients During Annual Meeting
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has named the winners of several excellence awards as part of the 2023 AWG Innovation Showcase and Annual Meeting. The Lou Fox Award This award is given each year in honor of Lou Fox, general manager and president of AWG from 1955-83. The recipient is an AWG member retailer […]
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UNFI’s Solar Investments Expected To Reduce Operational Costs
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has completed its largest solar array investment to date at its distribution center in Howell, New Jersey. The 3.2-megawatt roof mounted solar array is the company’s eighth solar installation and is three times larger than any previous installation. UNFI also plans to complete LED energy lighting upgrades at […]
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KeHE Names 15 Winners Of Trendfinder Event At Expo West
KeHE has named the 15 winners of its 2023 TRENDfinder event, which took place March 7-11 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The recipients of the “Golden Ticket” include: Resist Nutrition, The Plug Drink, CorEats Mixes, Egmont Manuka Honey, Eve Wellness, Green Boy, Clean Juice, Naturli’, Almondy, VGAN Chocolate, Melati Drinks, Bear Bar, Wild Orchard, FITPPL and EVERBLUE. “A key focus at KeHE is to support small and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Shares Plans For Distribution Center In Manchester, PA
Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI is building a new distribution center at 1025 Locust Point Road in Manchester, Pennsylvania. The 1.3-million-square-foot property will help the company continue to serve its growing customer base in the region. The temperature-controlled facility is under construction and expected to be finished over the next 15 months. This new facility will be […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Sysco Names Cheung As Chief Financial Officer
Houston-based Sysco Corp. has appointed Kenny Cheung as CFO, effective April 17. Neil Russell, who has served as Interim CFO since Jan. 6, has been appointed to the new position of chief administrative officer. “I’m delighted to welcome Kenny to our executive leadership team,” said Kevin Hourican, president and CEO. “Kenny is a results-oriented leader […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Tarrant Area Food Bank Welcomes Taylor Swift Through Instagram Takeover
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is welcoming global singer-songwriter Taylor Swift as she prepares to perform three sold-out nights March 31-April 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Arlington is a city area that the Tarrant Area Food Bank supports and services. Swift has made surprise donations to local food banks along her tour to the […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Appoints Stigers As Incoming President
Industry veteran to succeed Joe Sheridan, upon his retirement Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1. Following a national search, Stigers will join Wakefern as president and report to Wakefern’s board of directors. Current President Joe Sheridan, who announced his retirement last year, will […]
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SpartanNash Sends Supplies To California For Disaster Relief
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash donated 24 pallets of food products to victims of atmospheric rivers and flooding in Southern California. In partnership with the American Red Cross, products were distributed to California residents who are being forced into shelters because of flooding, power outages and landslides. The donation, valued at more than $46,000, includes various essentials, including ready-to-eat breakfast foods, sweet snacks […]