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North Texas Food Bank, Albertsons Partner For Food Distribution

The North Texas Food Bank, along with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Tom Thumb/Albertsons, will provide food to the community through a public event on Nov. 12. The public holiday food distribution will take place at the UNT Dallas Campus located at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in southern Dallas. Each family will receive approximately 60 pounds […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast

NFRA Elects New 2023 Officers, Directors

The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association elected its officers and members of the board for 2022-23 at its annual meeting on Oct. 15. Kevin Schwab, EVP and CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve a second term as NFRA board chairman. Schwab has served on the […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons To Provide Pet Pharmacy, Health Care Services

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is offering money-saving solutions for pet owners. With more than 1,700 pharmacies located nationwide, shoppers can have their pet prescriptions transferred and filled at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and pay less than what vet offices might charge. “Nearly 30 percent of pet owners are grappling with the rising costs of pet ownership […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Association News, National

NGA Releases Statement On Kroger, Albertsons Merger

In response to the announcement made Oct. 14 of a merger between national grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons, the National Grocers Association released the following statement: “A merger of the nation’s top two grocery chains should raise serious questions about a single supermarket giant gaining unprecedented dominance over the nation’s food supply chain,” said Greg […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, Albertsons To Merge In $24.6B Agreement

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies have announced a merger agreement between the two organizations. Through its supermarket banners, this combination will expand customer reach and improve proximity to deliver food to about 85 million households. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been approved by the board of directors of each company, […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southeast

Fresh Express Releases Three Chopped Salad Kits

Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express has announced three new offerings in its line of chopped salad kits, Twisted Caesar Lemon Caesar, Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar and Mexican Style, and its new blend, Butter Supreme. Trends like convenience, plant-based nutrition and restaurant-inspired international flavors are driving food innovations, and chopped salads kits are well positioned to drive growth for […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, National

Revol Greens Doubles Romaine Lettuce Production Capabilities

Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens will double its romaine lettuce production throughout the remainder of the year and into 2023. The increase in production is supported by Revol Greens’ innovative indoor growing facilities in Minnesota, California and Georgia, as well as a new 20-acre facility in Temple, Texas. Revol Greens, which grows organic and conventional lettuce […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Celebrates National Seafood Month With Relaunch

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is diving into National Seafood Month with the relaunch of Waterfront Bistro. Waterfront Bistro, which can be found at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, features the “Responsible Choice” logo indicating that 100 percent of its seafood items meet Albertsons Cos.’ Responsible Seafood Policy. Waterfront Bistro seafood is third-party audited […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, West

Stater Bros. Markets Promotes McNiff To COO

San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Greg McNiff to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s marketing, retail and distribution departments and report to CEO Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Expands Goals To Fight Hunger, Inspire Healthy Eating

In support of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies will contribute new goals and initiatives designed to help break the cycle of hunger and empower nutrition and health through technology and information. “At Albertsons Companies, our purpose is to bring people together around the joys of food and to […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West

Food Story Brands Celebrates ‘Salsabration,’ Hummuses, Dips

Food Story Brands has found success amid the COVID-19 pandemic with its “salsabration” social media campaign and international ingredients. A family-owned company based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Food Story develops brands and products in the food and beverage industries.  Among other innovation and speed-to-market product solutions, the company offers strategic brand consulting, product development, logistics […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons To Bring Services, Resources To Local Community

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced a new partnership with WinnCompanies to bring essential services to more than 133,000 residents across 520 properties nationally. The collaboration will provide grocery, prescription and vaccination resources to seniors and families, reducing accessibility barriers and fostering the company’s commitment to support health and well-being. “We recognize that many people […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National, Supply Chain News

DoorDash Expands Into New Retail Markets

DoorDash has announced several new retail partners on its platform spanning multiple categories including grocery, convenience and home goods.  The company said in a press release, “Over the last few years, we have accelerated our growth beyond restaurants, introducing on-demand grocery, convenience store and alcohol delivery on the DoorDash app with partners including Albertsons Companies, […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, West

AFMA Foundation Awards 128 College Scholarships

The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance has funded 128 college scholarships for the 2022-23 school year, culminating to $207,500 for all students.   The winners come from a variety of the AFMA’s member companies and include both employees and their dependents. All students will be attending community colleges, colleges or universities in Arizona. This year, there were […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons Company Supports Immunization Access

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced investments in technology, vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations. Pharmacy teams across Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs are now administering flu vaccines, as well as the […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Olli Salumeria Debuts Two Snack Pack Flavors

Oceanside, California-based Olli Salumeria has debuted its Olli Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack, the latest offering in its line of high-protein grab-and-go mini meals. The snack pack, combining sliced Olli Pepperoni and Mozzarella cheese with La Panzanella crackers, joins four other Olli Snack Pack salami/cheese pairings including Genoa/Fontina, Sopressata/Cheddar, Calabrese/Asiago and Prosciutto/Mozzarella. Launched in 2018, Olli Snack Packs leverage the charcuterie […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

Tarrant Area Food Bank Receives $200K Grant From Albertsons

Fort Worth, Texas-based Tarrant Area Food Bank was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Tom Thumb/Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program that aims to help connect qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs. The funding will be allocated to its “Resources, Education Delivered (RED Bus)” mobile program.  Tarrant Area Food Bank has launched this initiative to […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Albertsons, Southwest

The North Texas Food Bank Joins Feeding America Campaign

The North Texas Food Bank will join Feeding America for Hunger Action Month in September to raise awareness of people experiencing food insecurity. Food banks around the country are working to make a real and lasting impact on hunger in their communities, and they are asking for the public’s support. “Many people may not give a […]

Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West

Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign

Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest.  “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]