Krasdale Foods, a 114-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery stores, announced that the National Supermarket Association has honored Bravo Florida as “Company of the Year” Nov. 19 during its 11th annual Florida Gala. Since expanding to Florida in 2003, Krasdale has worked with independent retailers to serve the growing Hispanic population […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Releases 2023 Customer Selling Show Schedule
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has shared its 2023 customer events schedule, a five-event series throughout the U.S. where the company expects to host more than 10,000 attendees as they interact with brands showcasing a wide product assortment. “In 2022, UNFI was excited to return to in-person selling shows as they offer an opportunity […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
NTFB Launches Hunger Holiday-Giving Campaign
The North Texas Food Bank has launched the “Face of Hunger” holiday-giving campaign to raise awareness that hunger affects about 700,000 North Texans. This includes more than 250,000 children, or one in every five in the region, giving the NTFB service area the fourth highest level of food-insecure children in the country. The campaign aims to strengthen […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Morton Williams Supermarkets Joins Allegiance Retail Services
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced that New York supermarket chain Morton Williams has become its newest member. Founded in 1952, the grocer is a family-owned and -operated food retailer with 16 stores in the New York metropolitan area. “It is a great testament to the strength of our cooperative and product offerings that Morton Williams Supermarkets has chosen […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Conagra Brands Recognizes Facilities For Zero Waste
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 […]
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
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 […]