In support of President Joe Biden’s remarks on Dec. 1 highlighting the strength and resilience of the nation’s food supply chain, FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement emphasizing the food industry’s efforts to keep shelves stocked and prices as low as possible despite supply chain challenges. “Millions of joyful Thanksgiving gatherings […]
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McLane Grocery Names Smith As New President
Temple, Texas-based McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, has hired Chris Smith as the new president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit providing supply chain solutions to more than 70,000 retailer locations. Before joining McLane Co., Smith worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance as SVP and chief […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New Format Store In Smyrna
Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new store in Smyrna, Georgia, on Dec. 1, at 2530 Cumberland Blvd. The location is the first Georgia Sprouts to feature the specialty market’s updated design and layout. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held before doors opened at 7 a.m. Every customer on grand opening day received a free reusable bag with […]
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Kroger, Kipster Farms To Bring World’s First Carbon-Neutral Eggs To U.S.
The Kroger Co. and Kipster Farms, an award-winning egg production system founded in The Netherlands, are partnering to bring the world’s first carbon-neutral, cage-free eggs to retail shelves in the U.S. “Simple Truth is excited to partner with the innovative team at Kipster to further elevate our brand’s purpose to be a force for good,” […]
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Meati Appoints Tassani As President
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati, an animal-free meat company, has named Scott Tassani as its president, effective Dec. 6. The addition of Tassani to Meati’s leadership team comes as the company prepares to launch in early 2022 with a new source of nutrient-dense, universal protein made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Tassani previously served for […]
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Big Y Improves Refrigerated Grocery Distribution
Big Y, one of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains, is improving its fleet logistics with new refrigerated trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4 7300 units and the eSolutions platform for remote monitoring and control. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corp., a provider of sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Big […]
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Gelson’s Customers Asked To Support Annual Toy Drive
Gelson’s customers across Southern California are encouraged to take part in the company’s annual toy drive this December and donate a toy to a child in need. The toy drive will benefit disadvantaged children throughout the region and will take place at all 27 Gelson’s stores, as well as internally at the corporate office and warehouse. […]
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Pike Street Capital Invests In Fair Market Inc.
Pike Street Capital LLC, a private equity firm, has invested in Fair Market Inc., a family-run wholesale specialty food distributor based in Wentzville, Missouri. FMI serves a large, steadily growing market and provides a unique value proposition to both its customers and suppliers. The Pike Street investment will serve to accelerate this growth trajectory by […]