United Natural Foods advancing initiatives to improve its supply chain Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced further actions to improve its supply chain capabilities and overall customer experience as part of its four-part transformation agenda. These actions include improved operating procedures, increased associate training programs and the deployment of technological improvements, such as […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
G&S Foods Breaks Ground On Snack Food Facility In Hanover, PA
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania-based G&S Foods held a groundbreaking ceremony March 8 for a new 348,344-square-foot snack food manufacturing facility on Blettner Avenue in Hanover, Pennsylvania. “We have an amazing workforce at our current Abbottstown facility that will join us in Hanover, and we are excited about adding additional talented individuals from this area,” said Daniel Morgan, president […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Partners With WeStock On First-Party Consumer Data
Ahead of Expo West 2023, Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors will be partnering with WeStock to bring first-party consumer data into the conversation when it comes to their product foraging, curation and assortment decisions. By partnering with WeStock, which helps brands identify where their online audience wants to see them carried, KeHE and its retail partners will discover new products to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Donates $235K To Special Olympics From Fundraiser
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash recently hosted its annual fundraising campaign through the company’s foundation, supporting Special Olympics athletes and State Summer Games in eight states. The in-store fundraiser ran from Feb. 8-24 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. SpartanNash customers donated about $205,000 and, with a donation from the foundation, $235,000 will be distributed to Special Olympics. Store guests at Family Fare, D&W Fresh […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Riksen To Oversee All Accounting Functions At SpartanNash
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Todd Riksen to VP, corporate controller and principal accounting officer. Riksen oversees all company accounting functions and reports to Jason Monaco, EVP and CFO. “Todd has provided incredible leadership to our finance organization as we navigated a company-wide turnaround these past couple of years,” Monaco said. “He and his team will continue to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
AWG, Givex Celebrate Partnership Renewal
Givex Corp. and Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers have announced the renewal of their 15-year relationship, supporting more than 600 independently-owned supermarkets. In 2015, AWG debuted the Shopper Engagement Platform, its in-house loyalty, digital coupon and data marketing program. Originally powered by Loyalty Lane, which became Givex in 2022, SEP is used by more […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Pacific Ridge Expands Operations To Northwest Arkansas
Pacific Ridge “PACRIDGE,” a farming food company based in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced it is expanding operations to the U.S. by establishing its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. PACRIDGE brings a foundational vision of soil-to-shelf regenerative farming by empowering farmers, retailers and consumers with transparency and technology. “We partner with farmers across [more than] 375,000 acres of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Sends Supplies To Residents Affected By Train Derailment
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods and its foundation are sending ready-to-serve food and beverages to the people of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas in response to a train derailment. “The impact of this disaster is devastating on both the community and the environment. East Palestine has been treated like a forgotten town, and while this may be a […]