Midwest Foods

07/15/2026

We're remembering our amazing trip to Monterey for last year's IFPA Conference and looking forward to returning in one shore week! If you're attending IFPA, let's meet up 🫶

07/07/2026

We headed to Charleston for FAB, the national workshop built by women, for women in food & beverage.

Now in its 10th year, FAB brought together 500 women and 70+ speakers for a few days of honest conversation, hard-won leadership lessons, and genuinely great food.

A few things we came home thinking about: what "local" really means when 85% of beef packing runs through just four companies, how presence is a skill you can practice (not a trait you're born with), and why the future of good food might come down to one word — diversity.

We came home with a full notebook (and a few Charleston restaurant recs we won't stop talking about). Our Director of Marketing & PR, Carissa Remitz, wrote up the full recap on the blog — 📝 https://midwestfoods.com/midwest-foods-go…-from-charleston/

07/02/2026

Your summer menu just got easier! Check out our new Summer Collection, featuring local produce, a new farm partner, chef-created recipes, and the specialty products we're excited to bring you this season. Take a look and start planning: https://midwestfoods.com/

06/30/2026

Ready to elevate your plate?

We're excited to announce that Closed Loop Farms microgreens and flowers are now available through Midwest Foods.

Known and trusted by chefs across Chicago, Closed Loop Farms grows exceptional specialty greens and flowers with incredible flavor, vibrant color, and the consistency professional kitchens depend on. We're proud to partner with another outstanding local grower and make these sought-after products even easier to source.

Here is a selection of Closed Loop Items we're excited to offer
Mixed Flowers | MWF-14814
Flowers Pansies | 161700
Flowers Viola | MWF-14772
Microgreens Pea Shoots | MWF-14809
Microgreens Rainbow Mix | MWF-14636
Microgreens Sunflower | MWF-14812

06/26/2026

Reducing food waste isn't separate from business performance. It's a key part of it.

That was one of our biggest takeaways from the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit, where our Director of Local & Sustainability, Alex Frantz, joined organizations from across the food system to explore solutions for reducing food waste.

From conversations about collaboration and waste prevention to innovative approaches for improving forecasting and product utilization, the Summit reinforced how much can be accomplished when every part of the supply chain works together.

We've shared our biggest takeaways, along with what they mean for Midwest Foods and the customers we serve, in our latest blog.

Read more:

Food waste remains one of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our food system. That’s why Midwest Foods was proud to be part of the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit in Charlotte…

06/25/2026

Cherries are having a moment. 🍒

Sweet, juicy Washington Red Cherries are back, bringing bold flavor and the perfect snap for everything from desserts and cocktails to salads and savory dishes. And if you're looking to add a little wow factor, Rainier Cherries deliver delicate sweetness and their signature golden blush that always stands out on the plate.

Peak season won't stick around forever. Now's the time to make the most of it.

Rainier Cherries | 567901
Red Cherries | 567903

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, granddads, and father figures who bring people together, especially around the table.

Today we’re celebrating the ones who know that the best moments are often simple ones: good food, time outside, and something on the grill.

Here’s to a day filled with great food and even better company.

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, honoring freedom, resilience, and the enduring strength of Black communities.

This day marks a powerful moment in American history and also reminds us that the work of equity, understanding, and awareness is ongoing. We reflect, we learn, and we continue to support progress toward a more just and inclusive food system and community.

As a company rooted in local agriculture and the people who grow and distribute food across our region, we recognize the importance of uplifting voices across the supply chain and continuing to build relationships grounded in respect, opportunity, and inclusion.

06/18/2026

Sweet, floral, and incredibly juicy, donut peaches are one of summer's most anticipated stone fruits. Their low-acid profile and tender flesh make them especially versatile for both sweet and savory applications, whether featured fresh, grilled, baked, or paired with cured meats and artisan cheeses.

Donut Peaches | MWF-8247

Now available for a limited time. 🍑

06/16/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of joining chefs, restaurateurs, and industry partners at South x Second City at Monteverde in support of Giving Kitchen.

Hospitality is built on community, and organizations like Giving Kitchen remind us that taking care of our industry means taking care of the people behind it.

We're grateful to have spent the evening celebrating the incredible culinary community that makes our industry so special and supporting a mission that provides assistance to food service workers in times of crisis.

Thank you to Monteverde, Southern Foodways Alliance, and Giving Kitchen for bringing everyone together for such a meaningful evening.