The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has appointed Brian Updegraff as director of financial planning and analysis. In this role, Updegraff will lead the SQFI team in developing and executing financial strategies while collaborating on revenue initiatives to support the global food safety and certification program. “Brian comes […]
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Termination Of Tomato Trade Deal Stirs Supply Concerns
The U.S. government’s decision to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) threatens to upend the fresh tomato supply chain, severely reduce availability and put food safety at risk for American consumers, according to San Antonio-based NatureSweet. Nearly 70 percent of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. are imported from Mexico, particularly during the winter […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Upshop, Inmar Partner On Marketing, E-Commerce Capabilities
Inmar Intelligence and Upshop have begun a partnership to align personalized marketing with reliable, real-time product availability, enabling retailers to synchronize demand generation with store-level fulfillment. The integration brings together Inmar’s shopper-facing platforms – retail media, promotions, loyalty and e-commerce – with Upshop’s capabilities in order management, inventory and fulfillment. It ensures that digital promotions […]
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Sprouts Celebrates Store Openings Across U.S.
This summer, Sprouts Farmers Markets is expanding across the U.S., celebrating several store openings. Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania The Sprouts store in Montgomeryville will open July 25, with a ribbon cutting at 7 a.m. The first 200 shoppers on July 25-26 will receive a free reusable goodie bag filled with special products and samples. Plus, the first […]
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Ice Cream Producers Promise To Eliminate Artificial Colors By 2027
A new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with America’s ice cream makers promises to eliminate certified artificial colors from ice cream products made with real milk by Dec. 31, 2027. With this effort, dozens of U.S. ice cream companies are pledging to eliminate the use of certified artificial […]
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Uber Eats Adds New Retailers To SNAP EBT Program
Uber Eats has added more grocery and convenience stores – Wegmans, Gopuff and Family Dollar – for consumers shopping with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across the country. Eligible customers can use their SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) to order groceries from participating locations through the Uber Eats app, with payments powered by Forage. […]
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Upshop Launches Total Store Ordering Solution
Upshop has introduced Total Store Ordering, a unified, artificial intelligence-powered replenishment solution that automates and optimizes ordering across stores. Built as a pillar of Upshop’s Total Store Operations platform, the solution brings every item, department and supplier into one intelligent workflow. “Ordering is not a standalone task – it’s a storewide decision engine,” said Mike […]
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FMI Report: Amid Uncertainty, Food Industry Succeeds In Offering Value
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its signature research, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025,” which reveals how the industry is evolving into a modern grocery experience while navigating a complex operating environment. The analysis highlights successful strategies across the sector and offers a deeper exploration of how food retailers and suppliers are […]
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Online Grocery Sales Continued To Surge In June
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $9.8 billion for June 2025, a 27.6 percent increase compared to last year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded June 29-30 and sponsored by Mercatus. All three receiving methods contributed to the continued surge in monthly results as each posted dollar sales gains of 25 percent […]
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Groceryshop Adds Test Kitchen, C-Suite Leaders To 2025 Lineup
Several key additions have been announced to the Groceryshop 2025 program, including an AI Test Kitchen program and several C-suite leaders to the mainstage speaker lineup. More than 5,000 senior executives from the retailers, brands and technology companies across the global grocery and CPG ecosystem, representing more than 50 countries, will gather Sept. 28-Oct. 1 […]
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eGrowcery, Red Pepper Partner To Boost Customer Engagement
eGrowcery and Red Pepper have begun a partnership aimed at improving how retailers attract, engage and retain customers through advanced digital platforms. The partnership brings together eGrowcery’s e-commerce ecosystem with Red Pepper’s shopper engagement technology, helping retailers deliver personalized experiences online and in-store. The integrated solution provides retailers with real-time data, interactive shoppable digital flyers […]
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Swiftly, Circle K Launch Convenience Retail Alcohol Cashback Program
Swiftly has rolled out the largest alcohol cashback program in U.S. convenience retail, in partnership with Circle K. Currently live in more than 4,300 Circle K stores across 31 states, the program offers legal-age shoppers digital cashback rebates on beer, wine and spirits – delivered after purchase. The program is powered by Swiftly’s proprietary rebate […]
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Survey: Cheez-It, Pringles Are Favorite Road Trip Snacks
Americans rank Cheez-It and Pringles in their top favorite snack brands for summer road trips, according to a new survey from Kellanova on the snacking preferences of 2,000 U.S. adults who had recently gone on or plan to go on a road trip. “With the summer road trip season kicking off, we wanted to find out what people love to munch […]
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Food Experts Weigh In On What Kids Will Be Clamoring For This School Year
School cafeteria management company Chartwells checked in with school chefs and dietitians to come up with a list of the top 10 food trends for kids this year. The company undertook the research to discover what kids want to see not only in their lunchrooms but on their tables at home. That’s where grocers come […]
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Ferrero To Acquire WK Kellogg Co.
The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co. for $23 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The acquisition, which includes the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of WK Kellogg Co.’s portfolio of breakfast cereals across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, expands Ferrero’s reach with renowned brands and strong consumer relevance. Upon the […]
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NGA, IFDA Begin Partnership For Industry Education
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have begun a partnership aimed at strengthening the food distribution industry through shared educational resources and thought leadership. As part of the alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference – set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio – as an […]
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Ahold Delhaize Announces CTO Succession Plan
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role. Brecht will join the company as […]
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Study Finds Younger Generations Pick Other Retailers Over Supermarkets
The latest study from The Feedback Group finds that supermarkets continue to win favor with older generations but are losing ground with younger shoppers. When considering their most recent visit, among Silent Generation and Boomer consumers, supermarkets register as the top destination for food shopping. However, Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X prefer other retailers, […]
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FMI Welcomes Tanner As Director, Legal Operations
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Jessica Tanner as its director of legal operations, where she will serve as a key advisor to the organization on legal operations, regulatory strategy and policy. Specifically, Tanner will work alongside FMI counsel and Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) and FMI leadership to ensure compliance with relevant […]
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The Hershey Co. Names Next President, CEO
The Hershey Company has appointed Kirk Tanner to succeed Michele Buck as president and CEO, effective Aug. 18. Buck, who announced her intention to retire from the company at the beginning of this year, will work with Tanner in a senior advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition. “I am thrilled to see Kirk step into the […]