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KeHE Distributors Partners With AppCard To Benefit Suppliers

KeHE Distributors, a distributor of natural and organic, specialty and fresh products, has partnered with AppCard, a personalized marketing, shopper analytics and digital coupons platform for retailers and brands. The collaboration benefits suppliers by offering tools to launch and manage digital coupon campaigns, ultimately driving sales and trial. It also unlocks opportunities for CPG brands, […]

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KeHE Wraps Up 2025 Holiday Show

KeHE Distributors recently wrapped its 2025 Holiday Show in Chicago and virtually in the KeHE CONNECT platform, drawing nearly 5,000 in-person attendees and spotlighting key industry trends, exclusive show-only deals and merchandising strategies to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. “The Holiday Show is more than a preview of what’s to come, it’s a strategic opportunity […]

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US Foods Shares Lineup For Food Fanatics 2025 Show

US Foods Holding Corp. has unveiled programming for its foodservice solutions show, Food Fanatics 2025, set for Aug. 19-20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Themed “Every Second Counts,” the event will bring together more than 5,000 foodservice operators, culinary professionals, vendors and industry experts for two days of immersive content and experiences designed to provide […]

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AWG, University Of Illinois Collaborate On Data Research Projects

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has collaborated with the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on two data research projects for the 2024-25 school year. These initiatives supplement AWG with sophisticated analytics, strategy recommendations and an AI dashboard. At the same time,  participating students gain valuable, real-world experience, enhancing their career […]

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C&S Wholesale Grocers Partners With AGS To Expand Wholesale Offerings

C&S Wholesale Grocers is partnering with Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS), the grocery division of Pompano, Florida-based Sun Commodities Inc. (Sun Group), to provide wholesale supply solutions to retailers in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Sun Group has a history of supplying retailers throughout the Southeast and Caribbean. Founded in 1995, it has expanded […]

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UNFI Charity Classic Raises More Than $1M To Support Food Access

UNFI recently held its annual golf fundraiser, raising nearly $1.1 million to support the UNFI Foundation’s mission of empowering changemakers to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. The UNFI Foundation supports innovative nonprofits that are focused on climate-smart agriculture, food access and equity and local food economies. By funding grassroots efforts and scalable […]

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SpartanNash Launches Limited-Time Brat Shop For Summer

SpartanNash has introduced Brat Shop, a limited-time in-store destination offering classic and new bratwurst flavors at all Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market and Martin’s Super Markets. The flavors include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Teriyaki, Taco Cheddar and Hot+Sweet Red Chile, as well as regional-inspired options like Philly Cheesesteak and a Michigander classic with a taste of […]