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Article: Meijer to Pump Millions Into Local Economies by Sourcing Fruits and Vegetables From Area Farmers.
- Article from:
- Economics Week
- Article date:
- August 7, 2009
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Midwest retailer Meijer is expanding its sourcing of local produce with an increased emphasis on their "Home Grown" initiative which is expected to boost local economies throughout the Midwest by purchasing even more fresh produce from local farmers. The announcement was made today by Hank Meijer, Co-Chairman and C.E.O. of the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain.
"Meijer has always been one of the largest purchasers of locally grown fruits and vegetables during the peak growing seasons," said Meijer. "This year we plan to expand our Home Grown initiative by working with more than 65 local growers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky." ...
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