Hy-Vee to Start Hosting Quarterly “Best of Local Brands” Summits in 2021

December 23, 2020 Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that it will start hosting quarterly “Best of Local Brands” summits in 2021 to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 275 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

‘Buying Local’ Groceries Isn’t Always Better For The Environment

September 25, 2019 Thin Lei Win, Reuters

Shoppers in developed countries increasingly concerned over greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting food have embraced the idea of buying food produced locally. But that is not always true, according to a new report .

Local Cut Flower Industry Is Growing, Research Shows What Challenges Growers Will Face

Nothing brightens up a farm stand quite like a bucket of fresh bouquets for sale. If you are thinking about adding cut flowers to your inventory, you are not alone. Demand for locally grown cut flowers is growing, and the local cut flower industry is growing right alongside it.

How Americans Will Shop: What Products Do Consumers Care About When Buying Local?

While we used to associate reading with the library and famous novelists, it’s quickly become a big part of the shopping experience. That’s because as consumers seek out products that align with their personal beliefs,