Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (NGA), spoke with Geoff Welch, The Shelby Report’s VP-Midwest, on March 25 during the 48th Annual Food Marketing Conference sponsored by Western Michigan University. Speaking at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Mich., where the conference took place, Larkin told Welch that it was his […]
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News from the midwestern United States.
Posted in, Albertsons, National
Supervalu Cutting 1,100 Jobs Companywide
Supervalu said today that it plans to reduce its national workforce by an estimated 1,100 positions. The final working dates for impacted employees vary, based on the needs of the business and the areas they support. The reductions include both current positions and open jobs that will not be filled. “The decision to reduce our […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Earth Fare Debuts New Website
Earth Fare has launched a new community-focused website at www.EarthFare.com. Fletcher, N.C.-based Earth Fare says its new website focuses on bringing communities together to fuel health and earn rewards for reaching common goals. Earth Fare’s first community campaign asks customers to stop by for its “Sunday Burgers for Bucks” event, join the conversation on Facebook […]
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Supervalu Makes Additional Exec Appointments, Revamps Website After Deal
Supervalu today announced appointments to its executive team, including Janel Haugarth who will remain with the company as EVP and president of independent business and supply chain services. The announcement comes as Sam Duncan, Supervalu president and CEO, continues finalizing his leadership team following the sale of five retail banners to AB Acquisition LLC, a […]
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Supervalu Completes Sale Of Five Retail Grocery Banners
Supervalu this morning said that it has completed the sale of its Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Market stores and related Osco and Sav-on in-store pharmacies to AB Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of a Cerberus Capital Management L.P.-led investor consortium, in a stock deal valued at $3.3 billion, including $100 million in cash and […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Simply Eight Expands Distribution To Michigan Kroger And Meijer stores
Now available in select Meijer and Kroger stores in Michigan Simply Eight’s recent expansion marks a new milestone for the Kalamazoo-based company, as its products are now available in two of Michigan’s top retailers. Simply Eight chewy granola bars are now available in the breakfast/granola bar aisle of select Meijer stores in western Michigan and […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Midwest, National
Lipari Foods’ 50th Anniversary Show To Be Held April 24
One man, one station wagon and a few bottles of barbecue sauce: Jim Lipari began distributing unique products from the back of his station wagon in the early 1960s. His dream of independence and focus on customer service became a company that would one day cover the Midwest—and post 50 years of success. To commemorate […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Carfagna’s To Expand Columbus Manufacturing Operations
Open house to be held March 20 Columbus, Ohio-based Carfagna’s Italian Foods, a food company that has been family owned for more than eight decades, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and private reception at its new manufacturing facility March 20. The 11,000-s.f. facility, located at 3518 Johnny Appleseed Court on the north side of […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Van Holten’s Big Papa Pickle Now Available In Bulk
Van Holten’s is taking its most popular Pickle-In-A-Pouch, Big Papa, and making it available in a bulk-packed, 30-count barrel with pickle serving bags attached. “We developed this pickle barrel for movie theatres but it’s a great fit for other concessions, delis, convenience stores and restaurants” says Eric Girard, Van Holten’s VP of sales and marketing. […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Freshway Foods Celebrates 25 Years
Freshway Foods says it is celebrating its 25th anniversary with tremendous growth, positive change and a long-standing commitment to creating a clear value proposition. Started by co-owners Frank and Phil Gilardi, the Sidney, Ohio-based company originated with five associates in an 8,000-s.f. facility. Today, Freshway operates in a state-of-the-art 100,000-s.f. facility and employs more than […]
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Lucky Charms Introduces Limited-Edition St. Pat’s Day Cereal
Lucky Charms is rolling out a special-edition version of the cereal for St. Patrick’s Day, transforming all the marshmallows into clovers. The cereal is available in stores across the U.S. Lucky Charms combines whole grain oats (11g per serving) with eight varieties of marshmallows. Additionally, grown-up fans of Lucky Charms can now experience the “Chase […]
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Morton Enters Health, Beauty Category With Line Of Epsom Salt Products
Morton Salt, most commonly known for its broad range of culinary salts, has introduced a new line of Natural Epsom Salt products, marking its first foray into the health and beauty category. As demand for natural health and beauty care products continues to increase, Morton says its expertise in the salt industry makes it uniquely […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Michigan Food Industry Honors Night Is March 14
Food industry retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers will be honored at the 85th annual trade dinner of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA) and the Detroit Association of Grocery Manufacturers’ Representatives (DAGMR) on Thursday, March 14, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Hotel. Registration and networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by cocktail hour at 6 […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Meijer Launches ‘Nu-Me Weight Loss Challenge’ For Employees
Meijer is partnering with the nutritional scoring program, NuVal, for the first ever “Nu-Me Weight Loss Challenge” that will incent the 60,000 team members across the retailer’s five-state footprint with the opportunity at prize money totaling $15,000 over the three-month contest. The program is the largest health and wellness contest in the retailer’s history and […]
Posted in, National, Nonfood Items
Reynolds Invites Independents To Profit From Housewares Show
The International Home + Housewares Show is now under way in Chicago and will continue through Tuesday. The International Housewares Association (IHA) is celebrating the 116th show with more than 61,000 people from more than 120 countries in attendance, including 22,000 buyers. “It is the world’s shopping place for housewares,” Perry Reynolds, VP of marketing […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
KeHE Adds To Boulder Sales And Marketing Staff
KeHE Distributors has added key staff to its newly established Boulder, Colo., natural sales and marketing headquarters with the appointment of Scott Silverman as executive director—natural and organic. “Scott’s deep understanding and passion for the natural products marketplace and his 20-year track record of identifying emerging trends and exciting new brands are a perfect fit […]
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Glory Foods Debuts New Meat Products
Glory Foods and Monogram Foods have introduced new meat products, Glory Foods Cocktail Links and Glory Foods Smoked Sausage, both of which are flavored Southern-style. Monogram Food Solutions, a leading manufacturer of packaged meats based in Memphis, Tenn., is producing and marketing these products on behalf of Glory Foods. Glory Foods Cocktail Links are made […]
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Muller Yogurt Rolling Out To More U.S. Cities
Muller Quaker Dairy is expanding its Muller yogurt brand to more U.S. cities in the Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes and Southeast regions, including Chicago, Atlanta, Cincinnati and Tampa. The European yogurt made its U.S. launch last summer in the Northeast. “With fresh flavors and unique mix-ins, Muller yogurt is a great tasting and a completely new […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
NFC Foundation Grants, Donations Totaled $690K In 2012
The NFC Foundation, a Nash Finch Co. charitable organization, provided more than $690,000 in grants and donations to nonprofit organizations in 2012, representing a 47 percent increase in giving over 2011. The NFC Foundation provides funding to selected nonprofits in areas where Nash Finch associates live and work, primarily in the foundation’s focus areas of […]
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Meijer Offers Fresh Michigan-Grown Tomatoes Year Round
Meijer says it has something customers have been missing: fresh, vine-ripened Michigan-grown tomatoes year round, even in the middle of winter, thanks to Mastronardi Produce’s state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse in Coldwater, Mich. “Meijer has a longstanding commitment to buying locally grown produce when available as long as the quality meets our high standards,” said Jerry Suter, […]