Jons Fresh Marketplace

Plant-based provider extends its e-commerce presence in major move

As the latest grocery company to launch a program to help consumers make informed choices at the supermarket shelf, Spartan Stores has rolled out a new color-coded labeling system for its multi-banner supermarkets.

In a bid to encourage pride in homegrown goods, Spartan Stores, Inc. this weekend will host a Michigan’s Best Sample Fest as part of the kick-off of its “Michigan’s Best” campaign highlighting more than 2,400 products that are grown or produced in the state.

Spartan Stores, a grocery supplier to independent grocers and operator of 99 retail stores throughout Michigan, is stepping up to provide support to the General Motors auto workers who have lost their jobs due to the May closure of the GM Metal Fabricating Plant. Spartan has also offered the program to UAW locals in Eastern Michigan and Traverse City, Mich.

Spartan Stores just finished a $4 million project that has transformed a Glen’s Market unit in the new format Glen’s Fresh Marketplace in North Petoskey, Mich.

SOUTH DENNIS, Mass. -Ring Bros. Marketplace here said it will donate 5 percent of sales from now until April 15th to the Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle and Laurence C. MacArthur Elementary Schools for the restoration of the school's playgrounds.

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