Month: October 2015

New IDDBA Officers And Board Of Directors Elected

October 8, 2015 The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association elected the 2015-2016 Officers and Board of Directors at their Annual Business Meeting held in Chicago, IL. John Cheesman, Vice President of Business Development, Clyde’s Delicious Donuts, was elected as the association’s Chairman of the Board. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2006 and has been actively involved in many committees. David Leonhardi, Director of Tradeshows, Tours and Events for Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc., continues to serve on the Board of Directors as Past Chairman. …

Shipt Launching Grocery Delivery In Phoenix

October 8, 2015 Steven Totten, Phoenix Business Journal

Sometimes after a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is spend another hour away picking up groceries. Luckily, there's an app for that. …

IGA Launches The + 1 Challenge Encouraging Quebecers To Cook One More Meal Each Week

October 8, 2015 IGA

Get out your knives and cutting boards! IGA, in conjunction with the + 1 Challenge, is challenging Quebecers to cook one more meal each week. IGA ambassadors Josée di Stasio, Christian Bégin, and Stefano Faita, along with the #IGASquad are providing Quebecers with easy tips and recipes for making savoury, economical, quick meals. Since the Joy of Eating Better includes cooking, IGA is making tools available in store, in the flyer, and online to help consumers who are stepping up to take the challenge. …

Meijer Names Rick Keyes President

October 8, 2015 Meijer

Meijer announced the appointment of Rick Keyes as president of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. Keyes, who joined the company 26 years ago as a pharmacist in Columbus, Ohio, takes the reigns of the multi-state Midwestern retailer after this week’s announcement that J.K. Symancyk is leaving the company to join a Texas-based retailer. …

Whole Foods Market Midwest Looking For New Missouri-Based Suppliers

October 8, 2015 Whole Foods Market

Missouri Supplier Summit Invites Local Farmers, Food Artisans and Body Care Producers to Meet with Buyers for Future Store …