Always Save Brand Celebrates 40 Years of Quality and Value

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is excited to announce the 40th anniversary of its opening price point private brand, Always Save®. In 1984, AWG debuted the line with 140 pantry staples, including peanut butter, jelly, marshmallows, and condiments. By the end of the year, Always Save had quickly grown in popularity. Now 40 years later, the brand portfolio boasts more than 550 key value items in a variety of departments including center store, bakery, meat, personal care, non-foods, and more.

Sprouts Farmers Market Announces New NIL Deals

Sprouts Farmers Market will continue its long-term commitment to women’s athletics by announcing eight new individual Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with female athletes from schools in Sprouts communities across the country.

Local Food Marketplace and Forage Team Up to Enable Online SNAP/EBT Payment Processing on LFM Platform 

Embracing a commitment to local food accessibility, LFM proudly announces their software will now support online SNAP/EBT payment processing in partnership with Forage. This integration delivers automated support for SNAP Match, intuitive payment experiences, insightful reporting tools, and dedicated technical assistance to facilitate the seamless adoption of online SNAP/EBT transactions.  

Produce Distributor Association’s 25th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament is Scheduled for May 14th, 2024

The Produce Distributor Association’s (PDA’s) annual golf tournament honoring the memory of produce industry leader Pete Class, the former CEO of the Class Produce Group, is scheduled for Tuesday May 14th, 2024. 

KM Packaging Welcomes Mike Aho as Leader for North American Operations

April 2, 2024 KM Packaging

KM Packaging, a global provider of flexible packaging and lidding films, proudly announces the appointment of Mike Aho as the business leader of its North American operations. Mike brings a wealth of experience and expertise, positioning him to spearhead KM Packaging’s growth and success in the region.