AWG’s all-in-one distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, has been a huge investment and massive undertaking for the company. The AIO facility is providing immediate and long-term sustainable benefits to the membership, according to AWG. The first of its kind in the U.S., and just the third such facility in the world, the AIO will replace […]
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AWG’s Smith Reflects On Storied 48-Year Career In Grocery
“It’s been a good ride.” Reflecting on his 48-year career in the grocery industry and upcoming retirement, David Smith, president and CEO of Kansas City-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, said it will be the people he will miss the most – co-workers, AWG member retailers and vendors. Shelby Publishing is inducting Smith into its Food Industry […]
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AGNE Praises ReposiTrak For FSMA 204 Records Progress
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) has advanced its efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations. “AGNE services the needs of independent retail grocers of […]
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KeHE Awards 44 Golden Tickets At TRENDfinder Event
KeHE Distributors has announced the 44 Golden Ticket winners from more than 1,000 applicants in its recent virtual TRENDfinder event. In addition, seven brands were identified as potential participants in KeHE elevate, which provides a platform of growth for select young and leading-edge brands. The Golden Ticket recipients will join KeHE’s product portfolio and gain […]
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KeHE Distributors Shares Top Macro Trends For 2024
Functionality, sustainability and influenced foods are among the top seven macro trends that experts with KeHE Distributors have identified in the food and beverage industry for 2024. “Natural and organic, specialty and fresh products remain relevant as consumers have become more environmentally aware and health-conscious,” said Westly Weaver, director of customer insights and growth solutions. […]
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SpartanNash Continues Board Refreshment With New Director
SpartanNash has appointed DexKo Global President and CEO Fred Bentley as an independent director, the second to join its board this year following the August appointment of Kerrie MacPherson. SpartanNash refreshed its board in 2022 with the addition of three independent directors. The board now boasts 10 directors – six of whom have been appointed […]
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KeHE Increases Customer Satisfaction Through Pick-Rate Accuracy
KeHE Distributors has increased customer satisfaction through its pick-rate accuracy after implementing a series of innovations focused on elevating customer experiences. In recent years, supply chain delays, food shortages and rising costs have caused an ever-evolving distribution landscape that KeHE has learned to navigate. The company found this as the perfect opportunity to embrace new […]
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AWG Brands Wins Golden Penguin Award At NFRA Conference
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., was named a 2023 gold winner in the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Golden Penguin Awards competition for Best Private Brand Campaign. During the NFRA Convention on Oct. 10 in San Diego, California, AWG Brands was awarded for having the best marketing […]