UNFI has appointed JJ Schlangen to central region president, effective Feb. 5, where he will lead one of the company’s three sales divisions and report to Chief Customer Officer Steve Dietz. Schlangen joined UNFI in 2015 as a member of Supervalu’s financial analyst team. During his tenure with the company, he has served in a […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Implements AI-Powered Warehouse Automation System
United Natural Foods (UNFI) has announced plans to implement an A.I.-powered robotic automation system in its warehouse in Manchester, Pennsylvania. This system, manufactured by Symbotic, is the second installation for UNFI and part of its commitment to improve its distribution center network. Once installed, UNFI expects the system to enhance the customer experience, improve quality […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Newsweek Recognizes SpartanNash For Employee Diversity
SpartanNash has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The company received the award based on quantitative data from an employee survey as well as other qualitative scoring methods. “Creating an environment where every associate belongs and feels empowered to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
AGBR Sponsors Southern University’s Basketball Nutrition Center
Associated Grocers Inc. (AGBR) has partnered with the Southern University Men’s Basketball team to sponsor its nutrition center, becoming the team’s exclusive grocery partner. The station is located within the men’s team locker room and is available to players throughout the season and while they are on campus. “I am incredibly excited and grateful for […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Installs ReposiTrak’s Food Traceability Network
SpartanNash has implemented ReposiTrak’s Traceability Network, a food tracking program that advances efforts to create a more transparent supply chain. With ReposiTrak, hundreds of the company’s suppliers that harvest or handle products on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Traceability List will be required to exchange data with SpartanNash and the thousands of retailers […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
AWG, Hormel Foods Donate 6K Hams To Kansas City Food Bank
Hormel Foods Corp. and Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) donated 6,000 pounds of Hormel Cure 81 hams on Jan. 4 to the Harvesters food bank to help fight hunger. The donation was made possible by the 34th annual Hormel Cure 81 Hams for Hunger program and took place during the holiday season. The donation supports […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE’s New Distribution Center Welcomed In Miami
KeHE Distributors’s new 360,000-square-foot distribution center in Miami began operations in December, allowing for more product innovation and assortment benefiting its retail partners in the Southeast. Operating across five temperature zones, it features an air-conditioned dry warehouse space, freezer and cooler, as well as rooms for ice cream and flex/fresh. “We appreciate the local officials […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Midwest
Funk Assumes AWG President, CEO Role Following Smith’s Retirement
Following the retirement of David Smith in December, Dan Funk has now assumed the role of president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG). Smith joined AWG in 2003 and became president and CEO in 2015. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant growth and success. Smith was instrumental in steering the company through […]