Conagra Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Hometown Food Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners, to divest its line of Chef Boyardee brand shelf-stable products including its classic, ready-to-eat pasta meals. The transaction includes a manufacturing facility in Milton, Pennsylvania, as well as all assets and operations dedicated to the Chef […]
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NGA Leads Industry Pushback Against Proposed SNAP Cuts
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is leading efforts to express concerns over a Congressional proposal to cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by 20 percent, which will affect food access and America’s workforce. SNAP provides access to fresh and nutritious food for more than 41 million Americans, including more than 14 million […]
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Instacart Acquires Wynshop To Build More Retailer Relationships
Instacart has acquired Wynshop, a provider of e-commerce solutions for grocers and retailers, including Wakefern, Pattison and more than a dozen others across North America and abroad. The acquisition builds upon Instacart’s relationships with retail partners and reinforces its commitment to providing them with tools and technologies that help drive their business growth. “Our deep […]
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Winning Labor Tactics For Independent Grocery Store Success
How independent grocers are tackling today’s toughest labor challenges. Matt Scheelar has spent over a decade in the grocery industry and knows what it takes to build and maintain a strong team. As director of solutions engineering at FMS Solutions, he’s helped independent grocers across the country tackle staffing challenges head-on. As turnover stays high […]
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Milk Meets The Moment: Delivering Affordability, Versatility When Shoppers Need It Most
As food inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, shoppers are leaning more heavily on affordable essentials. In this Q&A, Annette Taylor, senior director of commercial marketing at the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), shares how milk – a category that has long delivered value, nutrition and versatility – is once again proving its staying power. […]
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IFPA To Unveil Public Policy Agenda At Washington Conference
As policymakers and industry leaders prepare to gather June 9-11 for The Washington Conference in Washington D.C., the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is setting the stage for critical policy discussions impacting the fresh produce and floral industries. With a focus on labor, food safety, nutrition, trade and the Farm Bill, IFPA leads advocacy efforts to […]
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NGA Warns FTC: Protect Competition, Supply Chains Amid Tariff Pressures
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods. In its letter, NGA warned that rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like […]
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Study Highlights Opportunities For Talent Development In Commercial Baking
In response to the ongoing and intensifying workforce shortage in the U.S. commercial baking industry, the American Bakers Association (ABA), the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) have released a new study, “Future-Proofing U.S. Commercial Baking: Workforce Challenges and Solutions.” Commissioned by the three industry organizations and conducted […]