Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Albertsons, Southwest

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 […]