{"id":134055,"date":"2022-09-22T18:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-meijer-seeks-local-artisans-for-frederiks-line-of-gourmet-fare\/"},"modified":"2022-09-22T19:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T23:00:02","slug":"meijer-busca-artesanos-locales-para-la-linea-gourmet-de-frederik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/meijer-busca-artesanos-locales-para-la-linea-gourmet-de-frederik\/","title":{"rendered":"Meijer Seeks Local Artisans for Frederik&#8217;s Line of Gourmet Fare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Retailer offers opportunity for Midwest makers to submit their food products for potential inclusion in Frederik&#8217;s by Meijer brand of elevated fare<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 22, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Meijer is seeking products from Midwest chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3402340679&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2Fshopping%2Fc%2Fcollections%2Ffrederiks-by-meijer.html%3Ficid%3DFlyout%3AOurBrands%3AFrederiks&amp;a=Frederik%27s+by+Meijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Frederik&#8217;s by Meijer<\/a>\u00a0line of premium and innovative food. Prospective vendors interested in partnering with the retailer to expand their retail-ready products onto its shelves under the retailer&#8217;s foodie-focused line can submit for consideration by <span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, Oct. 21<\/span>. Those selected will partner with Meijer to showcase their products in special &#8220;Midwest Made&#8221; packaging that highlights their stories.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgf113left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgf113left\" title=\"Meijer is seeking products from Midwest chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its Frederik\u2019s by Meijer line of premium and innovative food. The extension of the line will feature \u201cMidwest Made\u201d products.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1904350\/Midwest_Made_Frederiks.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is seeking products from Midwest chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its Frederik\u2019s by Meijer line of premium and innovative food. The extension of the line will feature \u201cMidwest Made\u201d products.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The retailer launched its Frederik&#8217;s by Meijer brand in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2021<\/span> and it&#8217;s quickly growing in popularity among customers. The Frederik&#8217;s brand reflects the high standards and unique vision of its namesake, <span class=\"xn-person\">Fred Meijer<\/span>, the retailer&#8217;s co-founder and creator of the first-ever &#8220;one-stop-shopping&#8221; experience. His innovative spirit inspires the line, combining the finest ingredients with authentic and appealing flavors. The extension of the line will feature &#8220;Midwest Made&#8221; products in keeping with his passion for supporting local businesses and growing with his community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Frederik&#8217;s makes high quality, innovative and unique foods accessible to our customers for those moments when they&#8217;re looking to make dining memorable,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Peter Whitsett<\/span>, Meijer Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing. &#8220;We&#8217;re excited to use Frederik&#8217;s to highlight locally crafted products that show off the culinary talent and ingenuity found in our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To qualify, makers must offer retail-ready products made in <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span> that embodies the superior flavor and high-quality ingredients the brand stands for to create an elevated experience and memorable occasion for the customer.<\/p>\n<p>Prospective vendors interested in learning more about what Meijer merchants are seeking for this opportunity can register for a webinar regarding product requirements, food safety standards and what it means to be &#8220;shelf-ready&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=2701854236&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Ffrederiks-brand-own-event&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=1380227756&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rangeme.com%2Ffrederikbrand&amp;a=submit+their+products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">submit their products<\/a>\u00a0via the retailer&#8217;s partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3977113457&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rangeme.com%2F&amp;a=RangeMe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">RangeMe<\/a>,\u00a0by <span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, Oct. 21<\/span>. The Meijer Team will then select finalists to attend a training session before pitching their products live to Meijer merchants at an in-person event this fall.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re always looking to support local businesses and build partnerships that will invest back into the economies of the communities we serve,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Carla Hendon<\/span>, Director of Supplier Diversity and Indirect Procurement. &#8220;This opportunity is particularly special because it gives us the chance to find niche culinary experiences and bring them to our customers on a larger scale.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While they may not qualify for this event, diverse or local vendors carrying services or products that do not fit the characteristics above are encouraged to submit their information for consideration through the retailer&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3619269436&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2Fabout-meijer%2Fvendor-hub.html&amp;a=prospective+vendor+page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">prospective vendor page<\/a>. Interested vendors can also learn more about Meijer and its commitment to supplier diversity <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=1283842010&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2Fabout-meijer%2Fvendor-hub%2Fsupplier-diversity.html&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Meijer:<\/b> Meijer is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids, Mich.<\/span>-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span>. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the &#8220;one-stop shopping&#8221; concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3653171325&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2F&amp;a=www.meijer.com.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.meijer.com.<\/a>\u00a0Follow Meijer on Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3793076690&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijer&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/Meijer<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3009544861&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijerPR&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijerPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/MeijerPR<\/a>\u00a0or become a fan at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=3204143313&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmeijer&amp;a=www.facebook.com%2Fmeijer.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.facebook.com\/meijer.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg9433left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg9433left\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 156px;\" title=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=4210875572&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1904350%2FMidwest_Made_Frederiks.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1904350%2FMidwest_Made_Frederiks.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1904350\/Midwest_Made_Frederiks.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3655153-1&amp;h=2506999382&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Meijer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Retailer offers opportunity for Midwest makers to submit their food products for potential inclusion in Frederik&#8217;s by Meijer brand of elevated fare<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 22, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Meijer is seeking products from Midwest chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its &lt;a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":134056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134055","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-y-bebida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134055"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134103,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134055\/revisions\/134103"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}