Amazon and Mill Industries Inc. are partnering to bring food waste conversion technology to Whole Foods Market stores, marking the grocery industry’s first on-site solution of its kind. Starting in 2027, fruit and vegetable scraps from back-of-house operations will be processed by Mill Commercial, the company’s automated, high-capacity food recycling infrastructure, and converted into a […]
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Food Industry Accelerates Traceability Ahead Of FSMA 204 Deadline
The push for traceability is being driven by market forces rather than federal timelines, according to ReposiTrak. During a recent MorningNewsBeat interview, ReposiTrak Chairman and CEO Randy Fields and Affiliated Foods Inc. Amarillo President and CEO Randy Arceneaux discussed how retailers and wholesalers are accelerating traceability implementation well ahead of the FDA’s FSMA 204 enforcement date, which […]
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Grocery Industry Navigates Expansion, Rural Challenges Across Kansas
The grocery landscape across Kansas tells two stories: one of aggressive growth in metropolitan corridors where national chains are planting flags and another of persistent struggle in rural communities where the independent store remains threatened by economics and changing demographics. Kansas State University’s Rural Grocery Initiative shared a post from KCUR News of an independent […]
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Acosta Group Releases 4 Consumer Predictions For 2026
Acosta Group has released its consumer predictions for 2026, highlighting the growing importance of personalization, transparency and innovation for brands, retailers and foodservice operators. The predictions are based on research conducted with the Jacksonville, Florida-based sales and marketing agency’s 40,000-member proprietary shopper community. “Technology and evolving consumer lifestyles continue to reshape the shopping experience, as […]
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Uber Eats Expands Regional Grocery, Alcohol Selection With New Retailers
Uber Eats has expanded regional grocery and alcohol offerings with the addition of three retailer partners – Stater Bros. Markets, Kowalski’s Markets and Big Red Liquors – broadening access to grocery and beverage delivery in key U.S. markets. The new partnerships mark continued growth for Uber’s retail and grocery business in 2025, a year in […]
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The Kroger Co. Named To List Of Best Places To Work In IT
The Kroger Co. has been named to Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This year’s recognition marks the eighth consecutive year Kroger’s employees have been recognized by Computerworld for its workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 45 among large organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list. “Each and every day, […]
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Thrive Market Launches Non-Alcoholic Category
Ahead of the popular “Dry January” period and in response to growing member demand, online grocer Thrive Market is exiting alcohol and launching a new non-alcoholic beverage category with more than 100 SKUs. Thrive Market cited shifting consumer drinking habits and research that challenges traditional views on alcohol consumption as part of the rationale behind […]
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The Fresh Market Opens Stores in Chicago, Lexington, KY
The Fresh Market opened two new stores Dec. 11 – in Lexington, Kentucky, and Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The openings unveiled stores offering high-quality meats and seafood, fresh produce, local products and international items. To mark the occasion, the Fresh Market donated $2,000 to God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Grand-opening […]