The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have announced the second cohort of the Packaging Innovation Program, which includes seven companies developing packaging technologies for U.S. specialty crop exports. Powered by a $5 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, the program is being implemented in partnership […]
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NGA Promotes Johnson, Strange To Senior Leadership Roles
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has promoted Stephanie Johnson and Laura Strange to new senior leadership roles, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to advancing its advocacy, communications and government affairs strategy. Johnson has been named SVP, head of government affairs, while Strange has been appointed chief public affairs and advocacy officer, expanding her previous role as […]
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Braswell Family Farms, Food City Partner To Support Coalition For Kids
Braswell Family Farms and Food City have teamed up on a new initiative to support Coalition For Kids Inc., a Johnson City, Tennessee-based organization that provides children across the region with a faith-based environment. Through the partnership, Braswell Family Farms donates 10 cents for every dozen Natural Choice Cage-Free White Large eggs sold at participating […]
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H-E-B Reveals Renovated Plus! Store In Kyle, TX
H-E-B debuted a renovated H-E-B plus! on May 1 at 5401 Farm to Market 1626 in Kyle, Texas. With a footprint now exceeding 182,000 square feet, the store offers more to the Hill Country community, including upgrades and an enhanced store exterior. Interior updates include new finishes, signage, lighting, equipment and fixtures. Renovations began in […]
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Stop & Shop Expands Grocery Delivery With Uber Eats
Stop & Shop has begun a partnership with Uber Eats to bring enhanced on-demand grocery delivery to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Stop & Shop’s more than 350 stores are live on the Uber Eats marketplace. The launch provides another channel for customers to access fresh foods, pantry staples, […]
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RSA America, URM Stores Begin Digital Transformation Partnership
RSA America has partnered with URM Stores Inc., a Spokane, Washington-based retailer-owned wholesaler supporting about 265 independent grocery retailers across the Pacific Northwest. Through the partnership, URM is deploying a centrally managed loyalty, digital marketing, retail media and artificial intelligence-enabled commerce platform designed to provide enterprise-level intelligence and execution capabilities to retailers of all sizes. […]
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Hy-Vee Selects RELEX To Strengthen Fresh Store Ordering
As customer expectations evolve and demand patterns become more dynamic, Hy-Vee Inc. has selected RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting, replenishment and fresh store ordering in its stores and distribution network. The new platform will provide greater visibility, helping make processes more efficient while improving accuracy and supporting daily ordering decisions, particularly in fresh departments. “Hy-Vee has built […]
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Publix Executive Chairman Jones To Retire After 46 Years Of Service
Publix has shared that Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire, effective May 31, but remain involved in the company as chairman of its board of directors. The announcement caps a 46-year career at Publix that began with Jones as a front-service clerk and culminated in him serving as the company’s top executive. Publix CEO Kevin […]