On Dec. 2, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increasing 24.6 percent to $167 million despite a slight decline in net sales. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler posted net sales of $7.8 billion, […]
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Building Resilience – Grocers Can Strengthen Insurability Through Climate Preparedness
What does it mean for a business to be resilient – and what is your business doing to get there? If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s how essential grocery stores are to the communities they serve. For many, it was the first time they fully recognized the critical role these businesses play – […]
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Tell Your Story, Tell Your Story, Tell Your Story
When it comes to sustainability and resource management, we typically think of workplace practices like energy efficiency, food waste diversion, recycling and refrigerant management. These aspects of food retail have the potential to provide significant benefits to the bottom line when managed resourcefully. But managing these aspects effectively provides another benefit – it helps the […]
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NGA Petitions EPA To Reconsider HFC Management Rule Regulations
The National Grocers Association has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revise its Hydrofluorocarbon Management Rule, citing what it maintains are unrealistic timelines, excessive compliance costs and regulatory requirements that exceed congressional mandates. NGA’s petition argues that the HFC Management Rule imposes several impractical and overly burdensome requirements on food retailers, including drastically increasing […]
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Central Oregon Grocers Match $32.5K In Donations For Food Banks
Three employee-owned grocery stores in Central Oregon have launched their annual Food for February fundraiser, matching customer donations dollar-for-dollar up to $32,500 to support local food banks during a critical time of year. Newport Avenue Market, Oliver Lemon’s and Ollie’s Kitchen are collecting donations at checkout throughout December to benefit Family Kitchen and Sisters Kiwanis […]
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Food City Donates $2.5K To The Forgotten Child Fund
Food City continued its support of the Annual Coats for Kids program sponsored by the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Police Department and Fire Department with a donation of $2,500 to The Forgotten Child Fund. The Forgotten Child Fund is made up of volunteers from firefighters in Chattanooga, Hamilton County EMS and sheriff’s employees and other volunteer […]
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Why Food Retailers Are Moving To Full Traceability – Turning Compliance Into Opportunity
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 […]