food as medicine
Instacart partnership to scale food-as-medicine programs
The new partnership with United Us expands access to nutritious food nationwide through a connected solution for Instacart grocery delivery.
Hy-Vee expands nutritional access with healthcare benefit
The collaboration with NationsBenefits streamlines the way members access their healthcare benefits, with easier purchases of nutritious food
Feeding America program shows Food as Medicine improves health across communities
The three-year initiative reached more than 161,000 households, resulting in expanded access to nutritious food and reduced hospitalizations.
Produce industry headlines: April 24, 2026
Retail trend stories include changes in consumer thinking of AI-helpers and health-and-wellness promotion, and more.
Giant Eagle advances food-as-medicine access with technology integration
With NationsBenefits' technology integration, eligible health-plan members can pay for fresh produce at more than 200 Giant Eagle supermarkets.
IFPA supports introduction of Produce Prescription for Veterans Act
IFPA applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Produce Prescription for Veterans Act by Sen. Durbin and Reps. Buchanan and Pingree.
Project FoodBox says dietary guidelines align with lowering medical costs
The guidance reinforces what evidence-based programs have demonstrated: access to fresh produce can reduce healthcare utilization and costs.
Kroger launches Verified Savings Program with discount on fruits and vegetables
The Kroger Co. launches its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost...
Ohio retailers partner with NationsBenefits to expand food as medicine access
NationsBenefits announces a new partnership with Dave’s Markets and Lucky’s Markets Ohio, two long-standing, grocery retailers.
Tops Friendly Markets expands Food as Medicine in Northeast
NationsBenefits announces a new retail integration with Tops Friendly Markets in Upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
NationsBenefits and H Mart partner for food as medicine offering
Offering culturally tailored food options, this partnership aims to significantly boost member engagement for health and wellness.
Heritage Grocers Group forms Food as Medicine technology partnership
NationsBenefits announces a new retail technology integration for Food as Medicine with Heritage Grocers Group.
Brighter Bites launches ‘Food is Medicine’ webpage
HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly...
FarmboxRx launches social needs platform
March 18, 2025 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company that pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...
New NGA partnership opens independent retailer access to healthy benefit cards
February 11, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association for the independent supermarket...
Cardiometabolic care solution partners with Instacart for healthy food program
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 9amHealth, the leading virtual cardiometabolic care solution, and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today...
Tennessee insurer introduces statewide food as medicine initiative with FarmboxRx
August 08, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company who pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...
Northwell Health partners with Instacart to expand access to nutritious food
July 17, 2024 NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, and Instacart, the leading grocery technology...
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