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UNFI expands its Wild Harvest private-label organic produce line

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 27, 2023

The expansion will include over 40 new products, as shoppers are increasingly seeking out store brands amid high inflation.

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Q&A: CEO Tony Sarsam says SpartanNash has set ‘different trajectory for growth’

 By Russell Redman on Jan. 25, 2023

Three-year plan designed to fast-track expansion for wholesale and retail businesses.

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CHEF’STORE to open 3rd store in Montana on Saturday

By Diane Adam on Jan. 24, 2023

With shoppers searching for deeper discounts amidst higher food prices, CHEF’STORE’s new opening widens the wholesale grocery industry landscape even further.

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UNFI to host its 1st selling show of 2023 next month

By Diane Adam on Jan. 23, 2023

The grocery wholesaler’s shows offer retailers the opportunity to sample new products, build relationships and experience the latest retail industry innovations. UNFI is scheduled to host four of them this year.

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Wakefern opens self-serve, AI-based c-store for its workers

By Diane Adam on Jan. 17, 2023

The test store, called The Pantry, is the first to try Amazon rival Trigo’s frictionless shopping technology in the U.S., with the goal of bringing the tech to Wakefern member-owned grocery stores, the cooperative said.

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UNFI releases its 12th annual Better for All Report

By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2023

The 2022 report details UNFI’s progress toward its ESG commitments and the launch of its Climate Action Hub.

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SpartanNash acquires Great Lakes Foods and its Midwest distribution center

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2023

SpartanNash said the deal, which includes the independent grocery wholesaler’s 300,000-square-foot distribution center, will expand its supply chain network.

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KeHE Distributors names Deb Conklin president and CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2023

Conklin will assume the post from Brandon Barnholt on April 1. Barnholt has led the natural-and-organic foods wholesaler for 15 years.

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Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announces CEO transition

By Diane Adam on Dec. 15, 2022

AWG President and CEO David Smith to retire at the end of 2023; Dan Funk will succeed him.

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US Foods to open 2nd CHEF’STORE in North Carolina on Saturday

By Diane Adam on Dec. 09, 2022

The new 23,000-square-foot warehouse, which does not require a membership, will be in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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