The 2013 IGA USA International Retailers of the Year have been announced. The three winners, who were among seven finalists to receive the recognition, will be honored during the IGA Global Rally in Chicago in April, along with International Retailers of the Year from other IGA countries. The 2013 IGA USA International Retailers of the […]
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News from the midwestern United States.
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C.H. Robinson, AARP Unveil Tropicana Clementines Packaging To Fight Hunger
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., one of the world’s largest produce sourcing and logistics companies, has teamed up with AARP and AARP Foundation to support the Drive to End Hunger initiative by offering specially designed packaging on Tropicana clementines at retailers nationwide. Available on three-pound bags and five-pound race CARtons, the packaging will include imagery of […]
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Deschutes Brewery Beers Come To Western South Dakota
Deschutes Brewery of Bend, Ore., has expanded distribution in South Dakota to the western portion of the state, encompassing areas such as Rapid City and Chamberlain. The brewery will be working with local distributors, Eagle Sales in Chamberlain and Eagle Sales of the Black Hills, to bring its beers to the region. Initially, fans will […]
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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Scores First-Ever Super Bowl Ad
Kraft says that MiO, pioneer of the fast-growing liquid water enhancer category, will debut a new 30-second commercial during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. “Nearly two years since we launched, MiO has already proven to be a huge hit with millions of fans,” said Doug Weekes, VP of refreshment beverages […]
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OpenGate Capital Closes Golden Guernsey Dairy Business
Waukesha, Wis.-based milk processor Golden Guernsey, a portfolio company of private investment and acquisition firm OpenGate Capital, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware. This action follows the Jan. 5 closing of Golden Guernsey’s facility. OpenGate Capital acquired Golden Guernsey in September 2011 from Dean Foods after the U.S. Department of Justice required Dean […]
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RPE Introduces Old Oak Farms Brand For Potatoes And Onions
RPE has introduced a new name to its family of brands—Old Oak Farms. This will be the core commodity brand for the company moving forward and will be widely available this year. Encompassing all standard varieties of potatoes and onions, Old Oak Farms is a comprehensive brand. The line includes russet, gold, red, jumbo russet […]
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Spartan Stores Promotes Jerry Jones
Spartan Stores has promoted Jerry Jones to SVP of human resources. Jones has served as VP of human resources at Spartan Stores since June 1, 2009, and is responsible for administering the policies and practices for 8,700 employees throughout Michigan. “Jerry’s leadership of the human resources team has made a direct impact in the growth, […]
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NCA Opens Registration For 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Registration has opened for the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo, to be held May 21-23, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, the 2013 expo is poised to be the most successful in the event’s 17-year history with exhibit space sales nearly at capacity five months in advance. A number of big-name […]
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C.H. Robinson Helps Timberwolves Foundation Tip Off Initiative
Through WolvesCare Month, presented by C.H. Robinson, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation will turn its attention this January to some of the Wolves’ smallest fans, but those with the biggest hearts: children suffering chronic illnesses. Throughout the month at each Timberwolves game and at events across the community, the FastBreak Foundation’s WolvesCare initiative will work […]
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Coleman Markets Fresh Dairy Products Under Hiland Dairy Foods Name
Coleman Dairy Foods will begin marketing its fresh, local, high-quality milk and dairy products under the Hiland Dairy Foods label, beginning this month. The move will solidify the synergy between two of the country’s finest family-owned and -operated dairy farms, under one fresh name, according to a news release. “This will be a great match […]
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Hy-Vee Partners With Suppliers To Fill Holiday Demand For Fresh Seafood
In the landlocked Midwest, seafood may not be thought of as traditional holiday fare. But this holiday season, when families gather around the Christmas dinner table or ring in the New Year with friends, it’s more likely than ever that fresh seafood will be on the menu. Kenan Judge, AVP of meat and seafood operations […]
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Supervalu Sues Exec Who Defected To Rival
Supervalu is suing to keep a former executive from spilling secrets in his new job with a major competitor, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports. For about 15 months, Leon Bergmann was president of independent business at Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Supervalu Inc., where he led the company’s food and service sales to about 2,200 independent […]
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Price Cutter Purchases Summer Fresh Supermarkets
Locally and employee-owned Price Cutter Supermarkets, based in Springfield, Mo., has finalized its purchase of Summer Fresh Supermarkets, also based in Springfield, and assumed control of the chain’s eight Summer Fresh stores and two Save-A-Lot banners in Missouri. “The days leading up to Thanksgiving are some of the busiest for supermarkets and it was imperative […]
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ConAgra Foods To Acquire Ralcorp
ConAgra Foods Inc. and Ralcorp Holdings Inc. have announced that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra Foods will acquire Ralcorp, the largest manufacturer of private label food in the U.S. with headquarters in St. Louis. Under the terms of the agreement, Ralcorp shareholders […]
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Kroger Receives American Cancer Society Corporate Impact Award
The Kroger Co. has been awarded a 2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award from the American Cancer Society. The honor is given to corporations that have provided $1 million or more to the American Cancer Society during the previous calendar year through a variety of support activities. Kroger is one of 19 companies recognized this year. […]
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Moo & Oink Reintroduces Chitterlings In Chicagoland
Moo & Oink is reintroducing its Pork Chitterlings. The product is now in grocery stores in the Chicagoland area. Chitterlings are commonly referred to as chits or chitlins. “We know Moo & Oink Chitterlings were very popular in Chicago and have been missed over the last year,” said David L. Van Kampen, president and COO […]
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Supervalu Freezes Salaries, Cuts Benefits For Employees
Supervalu Inc. has cut the company 401K match and frozen salaries for thousands of its employees, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports. “As we have stated in our last two earnings calls, we need to immediately take costs out of the business in order to fund our growth plans,” said Michael Siemienas, a spokesman for […]
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Hugo’s To Purchase J&B Foods In Park Rapids, Minn.
Hugo’s Family Marketplace will acquire J&B Foods in Park Rapids, Minn. “We are excited to purchase a beautiful store like J&B Foods,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president of Hugo’s. “Jeff and Bob Hensel have built a wonderfully successful supermarket in Park Rapids. J&B’s bakery, deli, meat and produce departments are top notch. Hugo’s is committed […]
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New Kraft Foods Group Reports 3Q Net Revenue Increase
Newly independent Kraft Foods Group Inc. has reported strong third quarter 2012 results with top- and bottom-line growth fueled by new products, increased investments in advertising and consumer spending, and significant productivity gains. “Our third quarter results demonstrate the power of our brands, our people and our innovation,” said Tony Vernon, CEO of Kraft. “We […]
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Report: Pet Market Increases 15 Percent In Past Five Years
Pets are not only a man’s best friend, they are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. As a result, the retail sales of pets and related supplies and services have produced consistent gains from 2007-12, despite a turbulent economy. Mintel’s latest report estimates the pet market is worth more than $49 […]