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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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Higher prices and new business drove UNFI's Q1 sales

By Diane Adam on Dec. 07, 2022

Net sales for the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended Oct. 29, were up 7.6% year over year, to $7.5 billion.

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UNFI brings indoor farming to its distribution centers

By Diane Adam on Nov. 11, 2022

The distributor and vertical farming company Square Roots entered a new agreement to add Square Roots' indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers.

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Wakefern expands EBT SNAP benefits for online groceries purchased through Instacart

By Diane Adam on Nov. 11, 2022

The offering is available at ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and The Fresh Grocer in six states.

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Specialty foods distributor Lipari acquired by investment firm Littlejohn

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 31, 2022

Warren, Michigan-based Lipari, which sells refrigerated specialty items, was previously owned by private equity firm H.I.G. Capital.

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