Kansas Speedway, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores Announce Partnership

April 11, 2013 Hy-Vee, Inc.

Officials with Kansas Speedway and Hy-Vee, Inc. announced a partnership agreement that makes Hy-Vee the Official Grocer and Tailgate Pit Stop of the Kansas Speedway.

Food Manufacturers, Others Oppose Food Stamp Change

The Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA), in conjunction with a coalition of nine other food industry groups, have registered their opposition to a bill that would restrict what recipients of the federal food stamp program, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can buy with that assistance.

Stater Bros. Announces New Redlands 'Blue Ribbon' Supermarket

April 11, 2013 Stater Bros.

Stater Bros. is pleased to announce the construction of the Company's newest and most modern supermarket in the Redlands Village Shopping Center, which is being developed by Lewis Retail Centers.

IARW Names 2013 Top 25 Largest Public Refrigerated Warehouses

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) has released its annual IARW Global Top 25 List of the public refrigerated warehouses (PRWs) with the greatest capacity of warehouse space in the world. Accompanying the Global Top 25 is the IARW North American Top 25 List.

California Avocado Commission Plans Cinco de Mayo Promotion

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is gearing up for a big Cinco de Mayo push with celebrity chefs, media outreach, online and social media promotion along with retailer support. This year’s estimate for avocado consumption in the USA for Cinco de Mayo celebrations is expected to be 87.3 million pounds, and California avocado availability is forecasted to be very good, with good sizing and excellent quality.