Ahold Delhaize USA held its biannual Fall Day of Service on Sept. 19, with employees across seven states supporting various efforts aimed at addressing food insecurity. “Each year, our Fall Day of Service reminds us of the power of coming together to make a meaningful difference,” said Christy Phillips-Brown, VP of communications at Ahold Delhaize […]
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Kroger, First Responders Launch ‘Heroes Fight Hunger’ Food Drives
The Kroger Co. is partnering with first responders across the U.S. in September to mark Hunger Action Month with “Heroes Fight Hunger,” a company-led food drive to benefit area food banks and pantries. At select Kroger locations, customers can donate nonperishable items such as peanut butter, pasta, canned fruit and vegetables, shelf-stable milk, rice and […]
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Hannaford Supermarkets Marks 200th School-Based Pantry Milestone
At a time when student food insecurity is on the rise, Hannaford Supermarkets recently marked the opening of its 200th school-based food pantry. Hannaford donated $10,000 to renovate the space at Portland High School in Maine, add refrigeration and storage and stock it with fresh food for students. School leaders estimate the pantry could serve […]
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The Giant Co. Recognizes Floral Leaders At Annual Seminar
The Giant Co. recently held its annual Floral Seminar, welcoming nearly 200 employees for a day of training, creativity and celebration. The event featured learning sessions, a design competition, business updates and holiday season preparations. In addition, 12 of The Giant Co.’s floral leads were recognized as top performers in their respective regions: Lauren Currie, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director
Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]
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Ahold Delhaize, Danone Partner On Dairy Sustainability Pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, Danone North America and The Nature Conservancy have launched a collaborative pilot program aimed at improving sustainability in dairy farming. The initiative will work with select dairy farms in Danone North America’s yogurt product supply chain to reduce methane emissions, strengthen on-farm resilience and enhance supply chain sustainability. Over the next five […]
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$3.3M In One Day: Sprouts Supports 550+ Nonprofits
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation celebrated its Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 6, with all 450 of the grocer’s locations hosting live in-store check presentations, awarding $3.3 million in donations to more than 550 local nonprofit partners and schools. “This in-store event created a powerful moment of connection across the country as our team […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Besyk To Interim VP Of Grocery
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of grocery, where he will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of the company’s banners. Reporting to Vince Gambino, merchandising group VP for HGG, Besyk will leverage data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping […]