KeHE Distributors will unveil its new distribution center on Oct. 5 in Dallas, Texas. The space will total nearly one million square feet, KeHE’s largest facility to date. This distribution center will provide job and growth opportunities for the greater Dallas area and for KeHE. Additionally, the new distribution center allows more dedicated support for the […]
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SpartanNash Hires Zube As SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced Nicole Zube as its new SVP, chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Zube joins SpartanNash from Kellogg Company, where she most recently served as head of human resources – U.S. commercial. “Nicole is an accomplished people leader with invaluable experience managing a large-scale, global workforce within the food industry,” said Tony Sarsam, […]
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Goya Launches Online Store With Home Delivery
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods has launched its online store for Hispanic Heritage Month and holiday celebrations. “We’re excited to expand our digital footprint and give consumers across the country another easy way to buy their favorite Goya products who otherwise may not have access to them,” said Bob Unanue, president and CEO of Goya Foods. “Despite […]
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UNFI’s Ambassador Program Names Four Drivers Of The Year
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named four of its employees as Elite Drivers of the Year as part of the company’s Driver Ambassador Program. To celebrate this achievement, as well as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, each driver was awarded $10,000 and each distribution center where the drivers reside receives a UNFI-branded, Navistar LT625 […]
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North Texas Food Bank Launches Peanut Butter Drive
The North Texas Food Bank has launched its “Annual Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive” as part of Hunger Action Month. The food drive runs throughout September to collect 500,000 pounds of peanut butter. Supporters can also make a monetary donation. The food drive brings together cities, neighborhoods, corporations and organizations to collect jars of peanut […]
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KeHE Distributors Celebrates Warehouse Expansion In Colorado
KeHE Distributors celebrated the 124,000-square-foot expansion of its distribution center in Aurora, Colorado. Local dignitaries and KeHE partners commemorated the first reveal of the facility during an event, which included a ribbon cutting, welcome address from KeHE President & CEO Brandon Barnholt, warehouse tours and lunch served by local vendors. KeHE executives that attended were Barnholt; Amy […]
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UNFI Offers Meal Solutions To Meet Demand For Retailers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has added two new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services. The on-trend solutions, […]
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North Texas Food Bank Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Event
The North Texas Food Bank will celebrate 40 years of serving the North Texas community with a family-friendly event Sept. 10 at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. The event is free to the public and will feature face painters, balloon artists, a book reading of the NTFB’s children’s book, “Hunger Bugs Me!,” and music from the […]
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The North Texas Food Bank Joins Feeding America Campaign
The North Texas Food Bank will join Feeding America for Hunger Action Month in September to raise awareness of people experiencing food insecurity. Food banks around the country are working to make a real and lasting impact on hunger in their communities, and they are asking for the public’s support. “Many people may not give a […]
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Dot Foods Holds Groundbreaking For Distribution Center
Dot Foods broke ground Aug. 29 on the company’s 13th distribution center in Manchester, Tennessee. The center, located at 600 Manchester Industrial Parkway, will create more than 250 jobs in the first three years of operation. Work on the Manchester distribution center will begin immediately, with a goal of having the facility operational in fall 2023. Dot selected […]
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Forbes Named KeHE Distributors ‘Best Employer For Women’
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has been named as one of America’s Best Employers For Women in Forbes’ annual ranking. Forbes teamed up with the market research company Statista to identify the companies that are supporting women inside and outside their workforces. “We pride ourselves on serving to make lives better, and that starts with our employees,” said Jenn Ricks, EVP […]
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SpartanNash Employees Give Back For Helping Hands Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is serving three communities near its corporate offices by reactivating its Helping Hands Day this summer. At volunteer sites across West Michigan, Minneapolis and Norfolk, Virginia, SpartanNash employees have fulfilled and committed to more than 3,300 hours of service to nonprofits. “Our SpartanNash employees have always been generous with their time and talents, […]
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UNFI Foundation Announces $1M Grant Funding For Food Equity
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada. Food access is a key pillar of the UNFI Better for All initiative. The UNFI Foundation’s grant funding is awarded to non-profit organizations that align with the foundation’s three primary […]
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AWG Reduces Transportation Costs For Members
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a temporary reduction to fuel surcharges for its member retailers through 2022 and a one-time rebate for year-to-date activity. AWG estimates the sum of the measures to exceed $9 million. “AWG is proud to be positioned to make this very significant investment to help our member-retailers maintain competitiveness […]
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Sanwa Food Group Strengthens Distribution Using Pepper
Tampa, Florida-based Sanwa Food Group has launched a new digital ordering platform for Sanwa Fresh, the foodservice distribution portion of its business. Customers will have the capability to place orders on any device with the help of a new e-commerce platform, powered by Pepper, built for food distributors. Historically, Sanwa Food Group’s retail portion of its […]
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SpartanNash Hosts National Day Of Hiring Events
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is hosting National Day of Hiring events Aug. 16 at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers. The National Day of Hiring events will offer candidates a chance to learn more about open SpartanNash roles, in addition to on-the-spot interviews and the potential for same-day job offers. The company will also be unveiling […]
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SpartanNash Remodels Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market
SpartanNash celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market Aug. 10. Located at 2022 Apple Orchard Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the D&W Fresh Market grocery store has been upgraded to feature a modern look and provide a better shopping experience. The renovated store features more than 160 local brands, offering […]
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KeHE Distributors Expands Distribution Center In Aurora, CO
KeHE Distributors will unveil the expansion of its distribution center Aug. 31 in Aurora, Colorado. KeHE has experienced rapid growth in recent years resulting in an increase in distribution to more than 30,000 retail outlets across North America to date. This new expansion aims to serve new independent customers. It will add 124,000 additional square feet […]
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Rich Holdings Keeps Family-Owned Tradition With New Chairman
Buffalo, New York-based Rich Holdings has promoted Melinda “Mindy” R. Rich to become chairman of the family-owned corporate parent, Rich Holdings. She previously served as vice chairman, EVP and a member of the board for Rich Products Corporation. In this transition, she succeeds Robert E. Rich Jr., who served as chairman for 16 years. Rich Jr. […]
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Hormel Foods Launches New Strategic Operating Model
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]