Certco Inc. has been recognized with USA Today‘s 2026 Top Workplaces Award, which honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. Winners were recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA Today […]
Category: Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results, Adjusted EBITDA Up 24.6%
On Dec. 2, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increasing 24.6 percent to $167 million despite a slight decline in net sales. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler posted net sales of $7.8 billion, […]
Strictly From Scratch Marks 30 Years, Eyes Growth In 2026
Strictly From Scratch, a Phoenix-based commercial bakery specializing in sweet and savory breads and pastries for wholesale distribution, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. The company is now positioning itself for expanded capacity and new product categories heading into 2026. The bakery, founded in 1995 by Rudy DePaola, has grown into the largest niche commercial […]
KeHE Identifies Five Macro Trends Shaping 2026 Food, Beverage Market
KeHE Distributors released its 2026 macro trends forecast, highlighting five emerging market dynamics that reflect evolving consumer values and purchasing priorities across the natural and organic, specialty and fresh products sectors. The Naperville, Illinois-based distributor identified authenticity, protein innovation, global flavors, personalized wellness and data-driven shopping as the dominant forces reshaping how consumers will make […]
GVH Distribution Conference Unites Grocery Leaders To Drive Innovation
Lubbock, Texas-based GVH Distribution recently welcomed wholesalers, retailers and vendors from across grocery to its annual conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Over four days, the industry partners combined business strategies with networking and social activities designed to strengthen relationships and spark innovation across the supply chain. “The GVH Customer and Vendor Conference is about much […]
AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
PWADC Invests In Growth, Tech, People
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. is investing in technology, operations and personnel to support independent retailers and drive profitability, according to President and CEO Christopher Brown. The upgrades – including an upgraded buying system, warehouse technology and digital marketing support – are designed to strengthen the cooperative’s 242 stores and attract more independent grocers to […]
Krasdale Foods Named Best Place To Work In Westchester, NY
Krasdale Foods has been recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Westchester, a distinction that identifies, recognizes and honors the New York region’s best companies. In addition to being named one of the 13 Best Places to Work in Westchester, Krasdale Foods also was recognized as a Best Places to Work in Distribution. […]
