Hy-Vee Enhances Supply Chain for Various Small-scale Vendors
The Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit 2025 is fast approaching, with the application deadline set for July 14, 2025. This two-day event will take place in Central Iowa from September 18-19, 2025.
Hy-Vee, a leading grocery retailer with over $13 billion in annual sales, is hosting this summit to provide a platform for small businesses to showcase their products. The event will offer participants the opportunity to learn how to work with Hy-Vee, network with Hy-Vee leaders, and take part in educational sessions.
The summit will also feature an expo where selected suppliers will have a chance to demonstrate their products to Hy-Vee decision makers. Categories for product submissions include grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, beauty, and health and wellness.
Hy-Vee, ranked No. 38 on Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America, is elevating its commitment to entrepreneurs by offering capital, coaching, and connections to help brands grow and succeed.
Three suppliers will participate in a live pitch competition at the summit, with a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs. The exact details about the prize pool and product gallery for this event are not specified in the publicly available materials, but interested parties are encouraged to check Hy-Vee’s official website or contact their event team directly for more information.
Hy-Vee operates more than 570 business units across nine Midwestern states, and the Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit is a testament to their commitment to supporting local and small vendor communities.
In other grocery news, the National Grocers Association concluded Fresh Summit 2025, an event offering innovation and industry insight, including store tours at local indies. Meanwhile, Marc's has partnered with NationsBenefits to expand OTC, grocery, and pharmacy access in Ohio.
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- Participants at the Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit 2025 can learn about working with Hy-Vee, a prominent grocery retailer in the business sector, and network with Hy-Vee leaders, all while gaining insight through educational sessions and showcasing their products to decision makers.
- In addition to the live pitch competition with a $30,000 prize pool, the Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit 2025 also offers the opportunity for small businesses to demonstrate their products in the expo, with categories ranging from groceries and produce to beauty and health and wellness.
