Chobani LLC is expanding its yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, by breaking ground on a 70,000-s.f. facility that will serve employees and guests and house the company’s global research and development team. “I’m grateful for the specialness we share with the people of the Magic Valley,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani founder and CEO. “Twin […]
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FoodMaven Online Marketplace Aims To Reduce Food Waste
About 40 percent of food produced by U.S. agriculture gets lost in a complex distribution system and is never used, contributing to the 133 billion pounds of food that’s hauled to U.S. landfills each year. “This is not only a social and environmental nightmare; it represents an estimated $200 billion per year in lost revenue,” […]
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Kroger Collaborating With Google Cloud To Accelerate Digital Initiatives
The Kroger Co. is expanding its cloud computing portfolio with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). “The adoption of Google Cloud Platform signals our commitment to positioning Kroger as an industry leader for digital programs such as ship-to-home and home delivery,” said Chris Hjelm, Kroger’s chief information officer. “Kroger Technology has been working to accelerate our ability […]
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Publix Adding 40,000 S.F. To Its Atlanta Dairy Plant
Southeast regional grocer Publix Super Markets plans to expand its Atlanta, Georgia, dairy plant located in Gwinnett County, part of Metro Atlanta, by 40,000 s.f., bringing the total square footage of the facility to approximately 240,000. Located at 445 Hurricane Trail in Dacula, the plant expansion will bring a projected 44 new jobs, along with […]
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New York City Drivers Able To Pay Parking Tickets At 7-Eleven
A new service will allow New York City drivers to pay for parking tickets in cash at more than 100 7-Eleven locations in all five city boroughs. PayNearMe, a brand of Handle Financial, announced a partnership with the New York City Department of Finance that enables New York City drivers to pay for parking tickets […]
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Target Investing In Store Technology To Improve Customer Experience
In an effort to improve shopper experience, Target has made what it calls a host of technology enhancements to its stores nationwide. “We’re using cutting-edge technology to make it easier, faster and more convenient for guests to shop Target stores,” said Mike McNamara, Target’s chief information and digital officer. “Technology is increasingly vital to make sure […]
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Meal Planning Service eMeals Debuts Vegan Plan
Meal planning service eMeals has launched a new Vegan Meal Plan that it says solves the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma with creative, plant-based, animal-free dinner menus that change on a weekly basis while also costing an average of $3.50 per serving—half the price of typical meal kits. Read more: eMeals Expands Online Ordering Fulfillment Options With […]
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Superior Grocers Offering Same-Day Delivery With Instacart
Superior Grocers, an independent supermarket chain with 45 Southern California stores, and Instacart are partnering to bring same-day delivery to select Los Angeles and Orange County locations. According to Superior Grocers, it will be the first Hispanic retailer in Southern California to offer same-day delivery service through Instacart. Superior Grocers’ customers can now visit www.instacart.com/superior-grocers […]