by Ron Margulis / ReposiTrak Many of the country’s largest food retailers are actively embracing full traceability under FSMA 204 as both a regulatory mandate and a critical business strategy. Driven by major chains like Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, the push for comprehensive recordkeeping is transforming the grocery industry, setting new performance standards for the […]
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Wilson Family Named Niman Ranch’s 2025 Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Niman Ranch named the Wilson family of Iowa’s Seven W Farm as its 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year, an honor coinciding with World Soil Health Day. The recognition highlights the family’s leadership in restoring soil health, protecting waterways and demonstrating how small, diversified farms can address the state’s water quality challenges. “The Wilson family […]
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Coalition Launches Campaign For Beer, Wine Sales In Maryland Grocery Stores
The Maryland Consumer Freedom Coalition has launched a campaign to advocate for legalizing beer and wine sales in grocery stores. Maryland is one of just four U.S. states where grocery stores can’t sell alcohol, though the coalition said significant momentum has grown to pass legislation addressing the issue in 2026. “It’s past time that we […]
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Council President: Season Of Change Afoot Across Maryland Grocery Market
The Maryland grocery market is in a season of change, according to Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Food Industry Council. “New stores have opened, but many have closed this year as well,” said Locklair, who also serves as president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance and the Maryland Association of Chain Drug Stores. “Food is […]
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Lidl US Launches Holiday Meal Deal For Customers
Lidl US is offering it first holiday meal deal from Dec. 10-24, helping shoppers build a feast that serves 12 people for less than $4 per person. “Lidl US is dedicated to making high-quality food accessible to everyone, especially during this time of year,” said CEO Joel Rampoldt. “We’re proud to introduce our new holiday meal […]
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards $985K In Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $985,000 in “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grants to 318 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state operating region. According to the foundation, the grants will help participating nonprofits deliver food assistance – as well as education on meal planning, budgeting and cooking – that will help them […]
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Weis Markets Completes Tech Upgrade With Toshiba ELERA Security Suite
Weis Markets has completed a full deployment of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ ELERA Security Suite across its store network, advancing the company’s efforts to modernize its front-end operations and strengthen loss-prevention capabilities. The technology is active in the self-checkout lanes of all 199 Weis Markets stores, with plans to extend the system to dual-use and […]
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Kroger Reports Q3 Results, Takes $2.6B Impairment On Fulfillment Network
On Dec. 4, The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2025 results that included an operating loss of $1.54 billion, driven by a $2.6 billion impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network. Excluding the impairment and other one-time items, the Cincinnati-based retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share and raised its full-year guidance. Total […]