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Produce industry headlines: June 16, 2026

Links today include Sprouts' New England expansion, private brands' retail growth, the importance of fresh in retail demand, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Private label sales set another record in 2025

Store-brand sales were up across multiple categories in 2025, building on a year-over-year gain of nearly 4% recorded in 2024.

7 months ago 2 minute read

AWG promotes private brands to help relieve economic pressures

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to value through its legacy private brands, Always Save and Best Choice.

9 months ago 4 minute read

Kroger celebrates 25 years of Private Selection label

The Kroger Co. shares that its $2.9+ billion Private Selection brand is marking its 25th anniversary, offering more than 3,600...

10 months ago 4 minute read

Aldi rebrands its private label packaging

Aldi unveils its largest packaging refresh, launching its first-ever namesake brand to make its private labels even more recognizable.

11 months ago 4 minute read

AWG refreshes private label as Superior Selections by Best Choice

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announces the rebrand and line extension of its private brand with Superior Selections by Best Choice.

11 months ago 4 minute read

Top upcoming trends according to UNFI

United Natural Foods, Inc. unveils trends to help retailers plan for the holiday and winter selling seasons.

1 year ago 4 minute read

Kroger promotes low ‘Freshgiving’ prices

CINCINNATI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared its zero-compromise Freshgiving meal offering customers a holiday basket that includes all...

2 years ago 8 minute read

Kroger launches Field & Vine private label for US-grown fresh produce

CINCINNATI, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared it is expanding its Our Brands portfolio with the addition of...

2 years ago 4 minute read

AWG unveils new Best Choice branding for perimeter products

KANSAS CITY, KS, July 29, 2024 – Best Choice, the flagship of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.’s (AWG) BB #:101651 private...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Giant Food lowers prices on private label basket staples

LANDOVER, Md., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:101106, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FMI’s report shows strength of private labels

Oct 3, 2023 Arlington, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464, today releases the second installment of...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Dollar General expands private label brand

Expansion of DG’s private brand Clover Valley provides more affordable, innovative options, satisfaction guarantee to customers July 25, 2023 GOODLETTSVILLE,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Southeastern Grocers introduces new private label

Grocer’s new store brand selection provides affordable, clean label options spanning an extensive assortment of food, beverage and household items...

3 years ago 4 minute read

FMI study shows strong retail interest in private brands

June 6, 2023 – ARLINGTON, VA – More than 80% of respondents to a recent FMI BB #:162464 survey of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons Companies consolidates its private labels

May 31, 2023 BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 announced today that it will rebrand its Signature Farms, Signature...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Albertsons revamps ‘O’ Organics private label

BOISE, Idaho – To kick off this bright and vibrant redesign, the private label brand is designating April as Organic Breakfast...

3 years ago 5 minute read

AWG Brands private labels post record sales year

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – AWG Brands, the private brand family owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), BB #:101651 delivered...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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