The supermarket business in the U.S. Heartland remains “strong and vibrant,” said Anthony Totta, CEO at FreshXperts LLC, Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City, Kan.-based Liberty Fruit Co. is growing well beyond its Kansas City home, according to its CEO.

With offices in Kansas City and Nogales, Ariz., Keith Connell Inc. is expanding its reach throughout the nation.

NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. — C&C Produce is well positioned for growth, co-owner Nick Conforti believes.

Walmart, Hy-Vee and Associated Wholesale Grocers are three of the heavyweights in the Midwest markets, industry sources and Shelby Market data show.

Recent Shelby Market data has revealed the top retailers by market share in each region of the United States.

Midwest retail markets show generally strong market share by Walmart, but also very competitive retail performances by other regional chains.