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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Sysco Launches ‘Recipe For Sustainability’ University Program
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation, a global foodservice distribution company, has launched its new ‘Recipe for Sustainability’ program. Through this program, Sysco will collaborate with top universities to explore innovations that will accelerate climate action and lead the industry towards a more sustainable future. Students at Arizona State University and Pennsylvania State University will have the […]
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UNFI Concludes First Show Of The New Year
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. wrapped up its Natural and Conventional Spring & Summer Show Feb. 7-8 in Orlando, Florida, hosting more than 1,000 brands and 2,000 customers. The show was the first of four major buying shows UNFI will hold in 2023 and was the first to bring together all natural and conventional […]
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SpartanNash Sends Supplies To Turkey-Syria Earthquake Survivors
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has donated bottled water and baby diapers to survivors of the Turkey–Syria earthquakes. The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is facilitating the distribution of items to those in need. “The destruction in Turkey and Syria is unimaginable, and we feel compelled to leverage supplies we have in stock to provide critical aid as fast as possible,” said Tony Sarsam, SpartanNash […]