Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West

Continental Mills Names CPG Veteran Neumann As Chief Growth Officer

As demand for its Krusteaz and other baking and breakfast brands continues to rise, Continental Mills has named Keith Neumann as chief growth officer, with responsibility for sales, marketing and R&D. He will report to Continental Mills President and CEO Andy Heily. Neumann brings a strong track record of contributing to growth at some of the […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National

FMI Launches Facts About Food Prices Campaign

FMI – The Food Industry Association is launching a web experience, report and online learning opportunities regarding how food prices are determined and how the COVID-19 shock to the supply chain affected them. The campaign’s objective is to provide broader context and clarity for how prices are set and how food costs play a factor on grocery bills. As part […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National

PMA, CGT Celebrate Legacy Of Excellence By Honoring Award Winners

Produce Marketing Association and Center for Growing Talent have announced the 2020 winners of four major annual awards leading up to Fresh Summit. The awards are given each year during Fresh Summit and this year, the winners will accept their awards during the General Sessions, Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session and the Talent Community Reception. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Kroger’s Atlanta Division Donates $95K In Gift Cards To Help GA Teachers

Back to school looks a little different this year and so does Kroger’s Annual Teacher Supply Giveaway. Due to challenges presented by COVID-19, Kroger’s Atlanta Division is donating $95,000 in gift cards to help teachers with the purchase of supplies instead of hosting its traditional Teacher Supply Giveaway events. “Whether teaching in a classroom or […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Exclusives, Whole Foods

Column: Supermarkets Should Consider Firing Up That Recommendation Engine

by Katie Hotze, CEO of Grocery Shopii Predictive analytics has exploded on the scene in grocery retail, with Amazon delivering a master class on the power of predictive technology that motivates shoppers to buy more product more often when the suggestive pairings are done for them.   Late last year, McKinsey & Company reported that more […]

Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

C-Store Master Breaks Ground On Robotic Distribution Warehouse

C-Store Master broke ground on the company’s new 120,000-square-foot automated warehouse Oct. 7 in Huntsville, Alabama. Scheduled to open in Q1 of 2021, the company has invested $12 million in the warehouse, which will be the only one of its kind in the country. The new warehouse has created 40 jobs that C-Store Master will be hiring for […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Giant Food Increases Sustainable Seafood Transparency Efforts

Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, says it has joined the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP), a global platform where retailers voluntarily share insight into their sourcing methods to ensure sustainable seafood practices. Giant’s sustainable seafood policy has always ensured that every seafood item sold in stores meets sustainability criteria, but the grocer is now taking […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National

FMI Supports SCOTUS Case On States’ Ability To Limit Abusive Practices 

On behalf of the 12,000 supermarket pharmacies operated by its member companies, FMI – The Food Industry Association says it was pleased the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments recently in the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. FMI’s members both operate pharmacies and sponsor multistate healthcare plans regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 […]