Merchants Distributors LLC (MDI)—a full-line grocery and perishable distributor that also offers third party logistics services such as storage—has become SQF Level 2 Certified after receiving a rating of “Excellent” during a recent audit. MDI says it is the only full-line grocery and perishable distributor in the Carolinas to receive the SQF Level 2 Certification. […]
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SpartanNash Introduces ‘Our Family’ Brand To Michigan Retailers
SpartanNash is introducing the Our Family brand to the Michigan market—at its 87 retail stores, including Family Fare Supermarkets, D&W Fresh Market, Forest Hills Foods, ValuLand and VG’s stores, and at more than 300 independent retail customer stores throughout the state. Our Family products are available in every aisle of the store, including items like […]
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AnnaSea Foods Group Debuts ‘Simply Perfect Poke’ Meal Kits Nationwide
Western United Fish Co. dba AnnaSea Foods Group, a family-owned and -managed company, is launching retail-ready Simply Perfect Poke Kits in seven flavors. With ingredients sourced from Hawaii, varieties include: Shoyu Ah Poke, Wasabi Ahi Poke, Spicy Ahi Poke, Limu Ahi Poke, Albacore Tuna Poke, Sriracha Salmon Poke and Garlic Shrimp Poke. According to AnnaSea, […]
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Southern Glazer’s, Jarboe Sales To Form Joint Venture In Oklahoma
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a North American wine and spirits distribution company, has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture distributorship with Jarboe Sales Co. that will create an integrated wine, spirits and beer wholesaling operation serving the state of Oklahoma. The joint venture, which will operate under the name Southern […]
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Supervalu, Instacart Expand Partnership, Launch New E-Commerce Sites
Grocery wholesaler and retailer Supervalu Inc. has entered into an exclusive multiyear contract with on-demand delivery service Instacart. Under the agreement, Supervalu recently launched refreshed e-commerce sites “Powered by Instacart” for four of its retail banners across the nation: Cub, Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy, Shop ‘n Save, and Shoppers Food and Pharmacy. Supervalu and […]
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Supervalu Completes Acquisition Of Associated Grocers Of Florida
Supervalu Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Associated Grocers of Florida Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $193 million. According to Supervalu, AG of Florida adds a dynamic grocery wholesaler to its growing national distribution network, with annual sales of approximately $650 million in its last fiscal year as estimated under Supervalu’s […]
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McLane Opens $150M Ohio DC Featuring Robots, Artificial Intelligence
On Friday, Dec. 1, McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, celebrated the opening of its $150 million, 417,338-s.f. grocery distribution center in Findlay, Ohio, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Governor John Kasich. “Of our 80 grocery and foodservice distribution centers nationwide, the Findlay facility is the most technologically […]
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AFPD, Local Businesses And Nonprofits Distribute Turkeys In Michigan
The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) says it is one of the largest turkey drives in the country, having distributed more than 85,000 of the holiday birds since 1980. AFPD teams with local independent retailers and suppliers to bring free turkeys to families in need during the holiday season as part of AFPD’s Annual […]