Ahold Delhaize USA is joining Kroger Health and Hy‑Vee as a host of the Nourishing Change conference slated for Washington, D.C., in 2027. More than 1,200 leaders attended the 2026 event that recently concluded.
Founded by Kroger Health in 2024, the conference brings together leaders from healthcare, retail, food, pharmacy, policy, technology, academia and community organizations. Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, will join Kroger Health and Hy-Vee as a host for the 2027 Nourishing Change for the first time.
The 2026 Nourishing Change Conference was co-hosted by Kroger Health and Hy-Vee in Des Moines, Iowa. The 1,200 attendees and more than 60 emerging brands at the conference explored ways to help people live healthier lives.
“Nourishing Change’s ethos is that the challenges facing America’s health system are too large for any one company to solve alone,” said Colleen Lindholz, group VP and president of Kroger Health.
“When Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA stand together, it sends a clear message that improving health outcomes is important to each of our companies. Taking this movement to Washington, D.C., is a natural next step in showing what’s possible when industry leaders unite around a common purpose.”
Meeting people where they are
As chronic disease trends, GLP-1 adoption and growing interest in food and health continue to reshape American healthcare, the Nourishing Change movement reflects a shared belief that some of the greatest opportunities to improve health begin in the places people visit every day.
“Improving access to affordable, nutritious food and supporting healthier communities is at the heart of what we do,” said Marc Stolzman, chief sustainability officer of Ahold Delhaize USA.
“Through a family of local brands, we see every day the important role retailers play in improving access and supporting the communities they serve. As a host of Nourishing Change 2027, we’re proud to help bring this conversation forward to Washington, D.C., where leaders across sectors can come together to advance practical solutions that make a difference for customers and communities.”
The Nourishing Change Steering Committee, a coalition of retail and healthcare leaders, works year-round to advance collaborative solutions across food, pharmacy, prevention, workforce development, and health system transformation.
“Hosting Nourishing Change this year gave us a firsthand look at what happens when people and industries come together around a common goal,” said Aaron Wiese, president of Hy-Vee.
“The conversations recently in Des Moines were thoughtful, practical and focused on real challenges facing communities today. This conference shows that when leaders from various backgrounds come together, we have an opportunity for lasting change across health and wellness.”
Additional details regarding the 2027 Nourishing Change event will be announced in the coming months.