Food Manufacturers, Others Oppose Food Stamp Change

The Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA), in conjunction with a coalition of nine other food industry groups, have registered their opposition to a bill that would restrict what recipients of the federal food stamp program, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can buy with that assistance.

Kansas Speedway, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores Announce Partnership

April 11, 2013 Hy-Vee, Inc.

Officials with Kansas Speedway and Hy-Vee, Inc. announced a partnership agreement that makes Hy-Vee the Official Grocer and Tailgate Pit Stop of the Kansas Speedway.

Provigo To Invest Approximately $100 Million In Quebec

Provigo, a member of the Loblaw group, announced that the Company would undertake major investments in its Québec store network of approximately $100 million this year, creating more than 100 incremental permanent jobs in different regions of the province.

Ecotality To Install 225 Electric-Car Chargers At Kroger Stores

April 11, 2013 Justin Doom, Bloomberg

Ecotality Inc., the operator of the second-largest U.S. network of public electric-car charging stations, plans to install about 225 chargers at Kroger Co. (KR) stores, mostly in California and Arizona.

Key Food Opening Three New Stores In Staten Island

Key Food will bring 200 new jobs to Staten Island by June, as it opens three new stores in the borough. It already employs more than 100 at its two existing locations in West Brighton and Castleton Corners.