Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Natural Grocers, Private Label Brands, Southwest

Natural Grocers Debuts Private-Label Organic Mussels

Natural Grocers is expanding its frozen seafood offerings with a new private label product – Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mussels. Sustainably rope-grown in Chile’s waters, the whole-shell mussels are fully cooked, containing protein and other nutrients. They are the latest addition to the Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Seafood line, joining wild-caught cod and shrimp selections. […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Fareway, Midwest, News

Lottery Ticket Purchases At Checkout Debut In Select Fareway Stores

Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are now available for purchase in checkout lanes at select Fareway stores in Iowa, marking the option’s state debut.   The Iowa Lottery purchase process, called Easy Play, soon will roll out to all Fareway locations in the state that sell tickets. Customers will be able to buy easy-pick tickets (meaning […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Establishes E-Commerce Unit To Accelerate Online Growth

The Kroger Co. has established a new e-commerce business unit, aligning the teams contributing to all aspects of the online customer experience under the leadership of Yael Cosset, EVP and chief digital officer. Cosset, who also will continue in his role as SVP and chief information officer, will expand his responsibilities to include the new e-commerce […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Introduces New Products Focused On Innovation, Health, Convenience

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has introduced a lineup of new grocery products this quarter that includes an array of flavors, health-focused options and products that cater to convenience and growing consumer trends. The new AWG Best Choice private label products include: Avocado cooking spray – A health-conscious alternative […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Donates First Electric Food Rescue Van In Austin, TX

Whole Foods Market has shared a major milestone in its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program with the donation of its first electric food rescue vehicle, made in the company’s hometown of Austin, Texas. Since launching in September 2020, the program has provided 60 refrigerated vans to food rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Moving forward, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Pledges To Donate 1.5B Meals By 2030

As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Cos. and its foundation have established a new goal to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations and funds raised by its foundation, after meeting the original goal of more than one billion meals. In addition, the foundation’s Nourishing […]