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Washington’s Green Grocer launches weekly salad meal kits with dietitian
LANHAM, Md., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Washington’s Green Grocer (WGG) has teamed up with DC-based Registered Dietitian, Nora Shank,...
Schnuck Markets opens small format store in Indiana
JASPER, Ind., March 11, 2021 – Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 today announced plans to bring a new format grocery...
The Fresh Market prepares for IPO
PRESS RELEASE: GREENSBORO, N.C., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fresh Market Holdings, Inc., BB #:155863 parent company of The Fresh Market, today...
Tomatoes look to build on pandemic demand bump
We’ve all seen the data that shows the past year has seen huge growth at retail, and the tomato segment...
ALDI sets new sustainability goals in new charter
BATAVIA, Ill., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI BB #:116756 today announced a new sustainability charter to demonstrate its commitment...
Renaissance Food Group promotes Irish Stew Mix for St. Patrick’s Day
PRESS RELEASE: RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif – Renaissance Food Group BB #:170299, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203,...
Kroger expands partnership with indoor farm
CINCINNATI, March 9, 2021– The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and 80 Acres Farms bring farm-fresh produce to customers across Ohio. Today,...
Albertsons pilots remote-controlled grocery delivery cart
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced today that it has partnered with Tortoise, an automated logistics company focused on...
Instacart raises $265 Million in funding from existing investors
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced it has...
UNFI extends distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market to September 2027
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:154661 announced today that it has extended its primary wholesale grocery distribution relationship...
SpartanNash names VP Fresh Merchandising
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash BB #:104892 announced today that the Company has promoted Amy McClellan to Vice President, Fresh Merchandising,...
Ahold Delhaize USA moves closer to self distribution
SALISBURY, N.C., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahold Delhaize USA BB #:138251 is marking a milestone in its supply...
Ghost Kitchens partners with Walmart Canada for meal pickup or delivery
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB) is excited to announce it is teaming up with Walmart Canada, its first partnership with...
FreshFacts shows Q4 produce department gains continue
As expected, pandemic trends at retail continued, and that has been good news for the produce department. United Fresh Produce...
Pandemic SKU rationalization: here to last?
When the pandemic supply chain crunches hit in mid-March 2020, the produce industry braced itself for SKU rationalization. Were specialties...
DS Smith offers recyclable totes for grocery pickup delivery
PRESS RELEASE: ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith, the leading supplier of sustainable packaging...
Gelson’s to be acquired by Japanese supermarket parent
PRESS RELEASE: Encino, Calif. (February 23, 2021) – Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119, a premier Southern California-based supermarket chain, today announced...
H-E-B makes $1 million donation to Texas food banks, Publix chips in 10 truckloads of water in relief efforts
In the wake of the winter storm, H-E-B helps provide much needed support such as food and water. As our...
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