Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Gelson's, Harris Teeter, National, The Kroger Co.

This Month In Produce: Hatch Chiles, Sweet Potatoes and More

As the back-to-school season begins to take off, so too does the abundance of fresh produce. For consumers, this means a cornucopia of choices at the grocery store. But behind the colorful displays and enticing promotions lies a strategic battle for shelf space and consumer dollars. This August, produce companies are rolling out innovative campaigns […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, West

Sensei Debuts New-Look Packaging For Leafy Greens, Salad Mixes

Sensei Farms is introducing new packaging across its line of leafy greens and salad mixes, marking the indoor-grown produce brand’s next step toward a more sustainable future for the food supply. The new design offers the same functional and food safety features retailers and consumers expect from conventional plastic clamshells, but in an eco-friendly form. […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

FMI Community Uplift Awards Honor Local Food Industry Heroes

FMI – The Food Industry Association announced that the three recipients of the 2024 Community Uplift Awards  are Whole Foods Market, Brookshire Grocery Company and SpartanNash. With a record-breaking 34 nominees, a panel of judges selected three community uplift programs for their efforts in addressing food insecurity, neighborhood health needs and programs that influence social […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Instacart Expands Albertsons Partnership, Adds Haggen Banner

Albertsons Cos. has launched Instacart pickup services and Albertsons Rapid convenience delivery at its banners, including Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw’s, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Randalls and Vons. Additionally, Haggen Food & Pharmacy has been added on the Instacart App for same-day delivery. Albertsons Cos. first partnered with Instacart in 2017 and has continued to expand its partnership to […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Beverage News, Southeast

A-GAME Beverages Adds Klug, Herran To Board Of Directors

Orlando-based A-GAME Beverages Inc. has added Sue Klug and Pedro Herran to its board of directors, bringing years of experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry. A-GAME is a beverage designed to help the body refuel, rehydrate and recover after a workout. It is made with eight essential vitamins, sea salt for natural […]

Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Executive News, West

Gelson’s Markets Appoints New COO, CMO To Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives

Gelson’s Markets has appointed John Barker as chief operations officer (COO) and Rick Williams as chief merchandising and marketing officer. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive future growth. “John and Rick bring decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery […]

Posted inGrocery News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.

Several Grocers, Distributors Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’

Multiple grocers and distributors have been named by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods

Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion

Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]