Goya Foods, through its Goya Gives global initiative, has partnered with Global Empowerment Mission to send continuous food shipments for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Malatya, Turkey. G.E.M.’s Miami headquarters is consolidating donations from around the country, and Goya’s Florida and Texas facilities with daily shipments of food, water and humanitarian aid to Turkey. “Our hearts and prayers go out […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank To Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser
The North Texas Food Bank will host its 23rd Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, presented by Kroger, from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 23. The event will be held at the North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus in Plano and features bowl-friendly fare prepared by chefs and restaurants from across North Texas, while providing critical funds that support its […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Debuts Store In Brooklyn, NY
Allegiance Retail Services has announced the opening of Green Way Markets on DeKalb Ave. in Brooklyn, New York. The supermarket opened in January. This is the fifth supermarket to debut in the tri-state area under the Green Way Markets banner, which promotes “a better shopping experience.” The supermarket will focus on delivering fresh, natural foods, organics […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Doubles Year-Over-Year Spend With Diverse Suppliers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced that it doubled its year-over-year spend with diverse-owned suppliers during its 2022 fiscal year. In response, it has established a 2023 goal for three percent of UNFI’s annual product spend to be with diverse-owned suppliers. UNFI’s supplier diversity team engages with diverse-owned suppliers to help them achieve […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE’s Summer Show To Feature New Products, Trends
KeHE Distributors will feature top trends, merchandising ideas and expert industry insights throughout its 2023 KeHE Summer Show. The event will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, from Feb. 7-8 and online in KeHE Connect through Feb. 15. The show is the industry event for its suppliers and retailers to see the latest trends and get exclusive […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Circle The Wagon Names McKelvey As National Director Of Sales
Houma, Louisiana-based Circle the Wagon Group Purchasing Organization has named Dave McKelvey as its national director of sales. McKelvey brings experience and knowledge from more than 40 years in the grocery industry to the Circle the Wagons team. He started his grocery career early, growing up in a grocery family. He started his first paying […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Association News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods To Join 2023 NGA Show Lineup
The NGA Show has announced the addition of a specialty food distributor Lipari Foods to its lineup. Lipari Foods, based in Warren, Michigan, will be making its NGA Show debut with a 30-by-50-foot showcase, featuring exclusive and national brands. “Our team has attended The NGA Show in the past as visitors with the goal to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hires New VP, Fuel Center And Convenience Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has hired Ryan Speakes as VP of fuel center and convenience stores, effective immediately. Speakes joins SpartanNash from 7-Eleven, where he served as market leader of operations. “The c-store market is growing globally, and SpartanNash sees tremendous opportunity to bring new innovations to this segment of our retail business,” said Tom Swanson, SpartanNash EVP […]