SpartanNash said Wednesday that business gains and the timing of the New Year holiday resulted in fourth quarter sales growing to $1.83 billion from $1.77 billion a year ago. Net sales for the food distribution segment increased to $838.6 million from $773.7 million in the same quarter a year ago. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said the gains […]
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Unified Grocers Goes The Extra Miles For Retailers In Alaska And Guam
by Alissa Marchat/staff writer The grocery industry is a tough one to succeed in, particularly when your store is located thousands of miles away from your wholesaler. That’s the challenge faced by those retailers in Alaska and Guam, which are served by Unified Grocers out of Seattle and California. Grocers and consumers alike face their […]
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McLane Inks Deal To Serve All Of Kroger Co.’s C-Store Business
McLane Co., providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, has reached a service agreement with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. and its 787 convenience stores across 19 states. Kroger’s c-store banners include Loaf ‘N Jug, Turkey Hill Minit Market, Tom Thumb, Kwik Shop and Quik Stop. Core-Mark currently serves the majority (680 units) of Kroger’s c-stores; that […]
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SpartanNash Grows Produce Capabilities With Caito Buy
SpartanNash is acquiring Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) for approximately $217.5 million in cash. SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, its newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility and the logistics business of BRT. SpartanNash said the acquisitions will enhance its product offerings by expanding into the fast-growing freshly prepared […]
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Albertsons Cos. Adopts ReposiTrak Food Safety Solution
Albertsons Cos. has chosen ReposiTrak to manage regulatory and business documentation compliance within its supply chain. ReposiTrak is a provider of Compliance Management and Track & Trace solutions for food, pharma and dietary supplement safety. “At Albertsons, the health and safety of our customers is of the highest priority,” said Jim Seiple, CFS, group VP, product development, […]
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Mi Pueblo Commits To Providing Cage-Free Eggs By 2026
Mi Pueblo, a San Jose-based Hispanic grocery chain in Northern California, will work with suppliers towards sourcing only cage-free eggs throughout their entire operations by 2026, based on available supply. The initiative is a result to changes in customers’ buying habits and the company’s commitment to animal welfare and a more sustainable environment. “Our customers […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]
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Kroger Releases Sustainability Goals For 2020
The Kroger Co. has released new and expanded sustainability commitments to increase responsible sourcing and improve eco-stewardship by 2020. Kroger’s list of 2020 sustainability goals includes: Expanding its 100 percent sustainable seafood commitment; Achieving the EPA’s “zero waste” threshold of 90 percent in all facilities; Optimizing 100 percent of corporate brand packaging; and Transitioning toward […]