Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

FMI Names 12 Finalists For Outstanding Store Manager Awards

This year’s awards competition witnessed record-breaking participation  FMI – The Food Industry Association has named 12 finalists for its 2023 Store Manager Awards. From a record 175 nominations, these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth, effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives, demonstrate team leadership in their […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West

Tyson Foods, Albertsons Introduce Chairman’s Reserve Products

Tyson Foods and Albertsons are launching two new Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork products: the bone-in pork tomahawk chop and bone-in pork chop. Both products are available in Albertsons stores in the Portland, Oregon, market. “With grilling season upon us, we are delighted to expand our Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork product offerings for Albertsons shoppers,” said […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Northeast

New Jersey Food Council To Honor Four Industry Leaders May 17

The New Jersey Food Council will host its “Night of Distinction” reception at 5:30 p.m. on May 17 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey. The event will draw more than 500 guests, including food industry executives across the region.  “This is the perfect time to celebrate the industry and its leaders who have […]

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

Exploring Possible Deal Thesis Behind Proposed Albertsons/Kroger Merger

I’ve been asked a lot lately about the Albertsons/Kroger merger and what it means for our industry. Every time I think, “What is the deal thesis behind the merger? What can they do together they can’t already do separately?” For example, would combining them save a bunch of costs? They won’t need two CFOs or […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Co.’s Sincerely Health Platform Integrates With Apple

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform. Sincerely Health is a free tool available on 16 Albertsons Cos. grocery banners and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Tom Thumb. Customers who wear Apple […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Creates Partnerships For Health Benefit Cards

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has partnered with global financial services technology provider FIS, which represents supplemental health benefits administrators, including Fresh Connect, PayForward and WEX that utilize its technology payment platform. Additionally, Albertsons Cos. is entering into a partnership to accept benefit cards from Soda Health, which works to improve health equity by tailoring benefits based on individual needs. Customers with FIS […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Organic Natural, West

Albertsons Cos.’ Organic Brand Introduces New Packaging

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has shared that its O Organics brand is celebrating growth with new packaging. To kick off the redesign, the private label brand is designating April as Organic Breakfast Month and encouraging customers to share their favorite breakfast routine on social media using #WakeUpOrganic. “Many of our customers have embraced an organic lifestyle and consider it to be […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, West

IFG Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Cotton Candy Grape

Bakersfield, California-based International Fruit Genetics, a large table grape breeder with 48 patented table grape varieties, 10 patented sweet cherry varieties and its first patented raisin variety, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the breeding of the Cotton Candy grape. The Cotton Candy grape was first naturally bred in 2003 by David Cain, geneticist, horticulturalist and […]