Chicago-based Conagra Brands is honoring its employees who are keeping materials out of landfills through recycling and waste reduction measures. Seventeen Conagra facilities have been awarded “Zero Waste Champion” status for diverting more than 90 percent of waste materials that would have otherwise been sent to landfills. In fiscal year 2022, the 17 facilities diverted more than […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Kellogg Co., AWG Partner On $25K Feeding America Donation
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company and Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers have donated $25,000 to Feeding America network food banks. The donation was made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG. “We share Associated Wholesale Grocers’ commitment to help ensure families are fed and fulfilled, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to support our […]
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SpartanNash, Uber Expand Grocery Delivery Partnership
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced a new partnership with Uber Technologies to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery to shoppers across the Midwest. “SpartanNash’s focus on customer-centric innovation is core to our next stage of growth,” said Masiar Tayebi, EVP and chief strategy and information officer. “Partnering with Uber is an important marker of this, meeting […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
NTFB Receives $250K From Google For Food Donations
The North Texas Food Bank has announced a partnership with Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, and Feeding America. The NTFB will receive $250,000 to deliver meals. The partnership also builds long-term technology solutions to scale their impact and provide the community with greater access to resources. This announcement is part of a larger initiative from Google.org […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Mourns Death Of Chairman, CEO Katz
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced the death of Daniel Katz, chairman and CEO. Having served in these positions since 2019, Katz led the cooperative through transformational periods and was instrumental in solidifying supply agreements. He, along with his brother Noah, was co-president of PSK Operating, a longtime member of the Allegiance and Foodtown organizations, […]
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SpartanNash CEO Sarsam Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash, led by CEO Tony Sarsam, rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Nov. 3 in celebration of the company’s execution of its “Our Winning Recipe.” Sarsam was joined by members of the SpartanNash executive team and other senior leaders from across the company. The ringing of the opening bell took place in New York […]
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North Texas Food Bank, Albertsons Partner For Food Distribution
The North Texas Food Bank, along with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Tom Thumb/Albertsons, will provide food to the community through a public event on Nov. 12. The public holiday food distribution will take place at the UNT Dallas Campus located at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in southern Dallas. Each family will receive approximately 60 pounds […]
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North Texas Food Bank Announces Holiday Food Distributions
The North Texas Food Bank has announced that together with its redistribution partners, Crossroads Community Services and Sharing Life, its feeding network will host more than 50 holiday food distributions during November within its 13-county service territory. “The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who are already struggling to make ends meet each month and with inflated food, gas and […]