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As a staple Chicago meat wholesaler Weinstein Wholesale Meats (WWM) mission has been and will always be “Listen to the customer and deliver what the customer wants”. This simple concept has guided their business philosophy for over 60 years.
Today, WWM provides their customer base with the finest beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and veal products along with be ing a licensed Certified Angus Beef distributor as well as Safe Quality Food and Halal food certified. Their products are received in every Midwestern state as well as several major hubs in the southern and east ern United States as well as California.
WWM prides themselves on the quality and artisan craftsmanship of every product that leaves their 5 temperature zone cold storage 65,000 SqFt Facility. This philosophy extends to their 10,000 SqFt processing room built for cutting and private label services. Customers trust that any cut product goes through a rigorous procurement and inspection process.
WWM’ sister company, Perishable Distribution Solutions (PDS), is the logistics arm of Weinsteins’ supply chain. PDS is dedicated to providing customers with the best available temperature-controlled transportation solution.
Together, to meet the individual needs of customers, they provide a variety of refrigerated transportation services including; truckload, less-thantruckload (LTL), intermodal, brokerage and warehousing as well as cross docking and pick and pack services. Their FSIS Compliant fleet of 50+ tractortrailers are prepared to deliver your freight safely with 98.5% on-time history.
PDS is steadfast in their com mitment to provide exemplary service, through their drivers, carriers and support personnel. It is this dedication that has earned the loyalty and respect of their customers.
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Ahold Delhaize USA announced plans to close the Midwest division of its Peapod online grocery sales business. Effective Feb. 18, 2020 service for Midwest customers placing online delivery orders in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana will be discontinued. American Express opens its 11th Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Executive Chef of the new Centurion Lounge brings his local flair to the food menu for Card Members to enjoy. Chef Joe Kindred is a James Beard semifinalist and local Charlotte Chef. Building on a successful 2019, La Colombe Coffee Roasters is set to see extreme growth moving into 2020, with the addition of over 15,000 stores. Cheese Expo a gathering of over 4,000 cheese industry leaders, supplies, makers and more will gather to share information about the latest in cheese technology, new products food safety and issues affecting the industry will be held Apr. 14-16, 2020 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI. For the first time ever, Planters launches new Cheez Ball flavors. Planters White Cheddar and Nacho Cheez Balls are available now. Blazin’ Hot Cheez Balls will hit the snack aisle beginning Jones Soda Co., a leader in the craft soda industry, known for its unique branding and authentic connection to its consumers, has announced the latest addition to its extensive flavor lineup: Watermelon! In response to the exceptional consumer reaction to its exclusive, limited release of Watermelon at 7-Eleven Canada last summer, Jones is expanding this flavor offering across North America, just in time for spring. Watermelon Jones Soda is crafted with cane sugar as well as natural flavors and colors. In addition, as part of Jones’ commitment to reduce sugar and calorie content, the Watermelon flavor will contain only 120 calories per bottle, while still delivering the classic Watermelon flavor fans expect. It’s the perfect beverage to enjoy all summer long!
in May, 2020.The fourth flavor, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheez Balls, will be available nationwide later this year. Great Bend Farm, Ranch & Hemp Expo is all about promoting agricultural technologies, research & equipment with more than 700 inside & outside booths will be held Apr. 8-10, 2020 in Great Bend, KS. GIANT will expand its presence in Pennsylvania with a $114 million capital investment. Building on an award-winning year, the company unveiled a strategic growth plan that included a new GIANT DIRECT ecommerce fulfillment center, two new stores and over 30 remodels. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it was named 10th Best Company to Work For in the 23rd annual ‘Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list,’ which is compiled based on surveyed employee feedback of their workplace culture. Panera is the first national restaurant company to offer unlimited high-quality drip coffee, iced coffee and hot tea, with their new coffee subscription for just $8.99 a month, making it accessible to all. Prairie Farms Dairy, one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives in the Midwest, has partnered with Humana Kentucky Derby Festival and minMarathon to be the chocolate milk refueling partner for the race. The 13th Annual Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival, at the Historic Brat Stop in Kenosha, WI will take place on Apr. 25, 2020. The event benefits Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. Whole Kids Foundation announces that 153 new salad bars will be provided to schools in the U.S. this year. The $502,153 investment will ensure more than 76,000 students will have access to fresh, healthy produce in school.
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On Tuesday, February 18, the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) hosted its 2020 Annual Meeting at the Mid-America Club. The afternoon included the installation of new members of the Association’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council, a keynote speech from Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar, and the organization’s annual awards presentation. It was presided over by President and CEO Sam Toia and Chairman of the Board Greg Schulson, President and CEO of Lunan Corporation/Burrito Beach. Schulson enters his second year as Chairman.
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