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September 2019
Sep 15
CBD and Hemp Front and Center at Expo East
Brand-new pavilion showcases hot trend and intriguing products beckon, while regulatory challenges persist
Sep 13
The Quiet Revolution of ‘Democratizing Healthy Products’
Seth Goldman, of Honest Tea, Beyond Meat, plans to make such items more accessible
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May 2021
May 13
Southeastern Grocers Adds ‘rewards Boosters’ to Loyalty Program
New feature provides personalized offers and further savings
May 13
Grocery Delivery Service Launches Social Shopping Platform
Jupiter aims to cut meal planning, shopping and cooking time in half
May 13
NGA Urges Biden to Act on Labor Shortage
Independent grocers encourage government not to compete with businesses
May 12
Unilever Aiding Vaccination Efforts
Manufacturer engaged in education program, ice cream giveaway
May 11
Giant Food’s Barbecue Battle Will Once More Be Virtual
Month-long event to feature interactive programming, cooking demos, contests and entertainment
May 10
‘Waffles + Mochi’ Meal Kits to be Distributed in Atlanta and Cleveland
Pass the Love campaign involves Walmart, Blue Apron to help raise awareness of food equity
May 10
Indy Grocer Receives NGA Foundation’s 1st Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
Fruit Tree Farm’s Charles Choi to get tuition for executive development program
May 10
NGA Backs Fed’s Proposed Changes to Debit Transaction Requirements
Org notes that agency still needs to lower fee rate, however
May 07
GrubMarket Expanding to St. Louis
Food tech and e-commerce company acquires local produce and dairy provider
May 07
HelloFresh to Open Largest-Ever Facility
Meal kit company’s Phoenix distribution center enables West Coast expansion
May 07
ThryveAI Debuts Online SNAP Payment Support
Solution aims to help smaller grocers lift customer loyalty
May 06
NGA Reveals Creative Choice Awards Category Winners
Recipients to be honored at September show
May 06
BrightFarms Debuting High-Tech North Carolina Greenhouse
Facility puts company on track to be largest U.S. producer of indoor-grown greens
May 06
UNFI Deploys Emerging Transportation Tech to Lower Emissions
All-electric trailers designed to be better for environment
May 06
Foxtrot Prepares to Grow Private Label Offering
Innovative retail concept hires SVP, corporate executive chef
May 05
Giant Co. Engages Tone Networks to Develop Female Associates
Enterprise solution offers virtual micro learning and coaching
May 05
FMI’s Sarasin Helps Launch Food and Nutrition Security Task Force
Group aims to improve Americans’ health through diet
May 05
David McInerney Out at FreshDirect
Farhan Siddiqi named interim CEO of Ahold Delhaize company
May 05
Food Co-ops Bolster Communities: Report
Trade group examines impact on local areas, economies
May 04
Wakefern Ups Ad Inventory With CitrusAd
Retailer-owned co-op aims to improve omnichannel experience
May 04
Lazy Acres Store Under Development in LA
31,000-square-foot location planned for Los Feliz neighborhood
May 03
Farmstead Taps Netflix Vet Paul Johnson as Head of Ops Excellence
E-grocer also reveals impending expansion to Austin, Texas
May 03
Hannaford Offering Limited-Edition Beers Celebrating Associates
3 to appear on labels, with contributions to their charities of choice
April 2021
Apr 30
FMI Backs Claim That Fed’s Debit Interchange Rate Is Too High
Suit filed by 2 North Dakota trade groups
Apr 30
Whole Foods Best at Implementing COVID-19 Safety Measures
Ipsos mystery shoppers spotlight health precautions at retailers
Apr 29
1st Food Safety Standard for Indoor-Grown Produce Introduced
New certification program specifically geared toward CEA-grown leafy greens
Apr 29
Walmart Harnessing the Wind
Retailer now supplying renewable energy to operations across 3 states
Apr 29
Natural Grocers Launches Private-Brand Vitamins and Supplements
Loyalty program members get 25% off complete line in May
Apr 28
E-Shoppers Pick Speed Over Eco-Friendliness
NielsenIQ: 61% of online consumers prefer rapid delivery to consolidated shipments
Apr 28
Walmart Ramps Up Commitment to Diverse and Minority Suppliers
Early-payment program enables access to reliable funding
Apr 28
NGA Offers SNAP Online Purchasing Toolkit for Indies
Resource is available free for org members
Apr 27
Albertsons Teams With Adobe Experience Cloud
Partnership aims to redefine omnichannel grocery shopping experience
Apr 26
PCC Issues Activity Update, Offers 1st-Ever Dividend
Report outlines business, sustainability moves over past year
Apr 26
Farmstead Expands in Charlotte, North Carolina
Move in tandem with rollout of 1-hour delivery, referral incentive program
Apr 23
Weis Markets Lowering Environmental Impact
Grocer’s ‘2020 Sustainability Report’ details progress
Apr 23
PCC Community Markets Promotes 2 on Managerial Team
Montanari and Vannoy bring decades of expertise to latest roles
Apr 22
Spotlight on Tax Policy: What Grocers Need to Know
FMI VP breaks down crucial issue for industry
Apr 22
Misfits Market Reveals $200M in Series C Funding
Online grocer exceeds 5M deliveries in the past 12 months
Apr 22
Farmstead Hires Digital Vet to Lead Business Development
Linda K. Lee held senior roles at WhatsApp and Facebook
Apr 22
Big Y Debuts New E-Commerce Platform
New England independent opts to offer click-and-collect program
Apr 22
Supermarket Industry Flocks to Virtual ‘Day in Washington’ Event
Key issues, pandemic response discussed in meetings
Apr 22
Upcycled Certified Mark Debuts
New designation enables consumers to address climate change via purchasing power
Apr 21
Barons Market's Backyard Beer Pairing Looks Forward to Summer
Fundraising program features Mexican-style lager and cheesy bratwurst
Apr 21
75+ Tops Stores to Get Solar Power
Partnership with Convergent boosts renewable energy access in New York State
Apr 20
Healthy Living Market and Café Hires Chef Michael Daley
Culinary expert joins South Burlington, Vermont, team
Apr 20
Hannaford Now Sending No Food Waste to Landfills
Company becomes first large grocer in its market to do so
Apr 20
Produce for Better Health Foundation Unveils Have A Plant Ambassador Network
Rebranded, expanded group offers more ways to connect with consumers
Apr 20
How CPG Companies Stepped Up in 2020
Industry group report charts rises in demand, hiring, wages
Apr 19
Hungry Planet Looks to Expand Everywhere
Plant-based meat company closes oversubscribed $25M Series A financing round
Apr 19
Stop & Shop Teams With CPGs to Fight Food Insecurity
Companies donate $100K to hunger relief organizations
Apr 16
Imperfect Foods Delivery Workers Unionize
Vote comes in wake of UFCW’s gaining members at Safeway, Instacart
Apr 16
King Kullen SVP Joins Long Island Association Board
Bernard P. Kennedy is 3rd-generation member of independent’s founding family
Apr 15
Whole-Cut Plant-Based Meat Maker Raises $40M
Leaders of Applegate, Stonyfield and Whole Foods join Series A round
Apr 15
Doc’s Food Stores Remodels Country Mart Store
Location's reopening marked by ribbon-cutting, Scan & Go launch
Apr 15
P&G Believes Sustainability Begins at ‘Home’
New campaign highlights how consumers can do their part
Apr 15
New Seasons/New Leaf Names New CEO
Nancy Lebold has held leadership roles at Food 4 Less, WinCo
Apr 15
Walmart Invests in Self-Driving Car Company
Cruise has an all-electric fleet powered by 100% renewable energy
Apr 14
Cleveron Launches Driverless Last-Mile Delivery Vehicle
Adaptable semi-autonomous platform enables same-hour delivery
Apr 14
CVS Continues Digital Audio Out-of-Home Messaging
Partnership with InStore Audio Network to last through 2021 and beyond
Apr 14
Walmart Making Majority of Associates Full-Time
Move helps retailer prepare for ‘future of retail’
Apr 13
Plum Market Taps Quotient Platform to Deliver Value to Regional Customers
Vendor continues focus on innovation and technology expansion
Apr 13
CVS Grows Frozen Food, Healthier Snack Assortment
Retailer offering a range of new products at select stores
Apr 13
Danish Plant-Based Meal Kit Company Now in United States
Simple Feast hopes to replicate sustainable business model in this country
Apr 13
Walmart Moves to Protect Pollinators From Pesticides
1st U.S. food retailer to adopt timebound commitment to expand ecological farming methods
Apr 13
Farmstead Teams With DoorDash on National Expansion
Partnership covers e-grocer’s active and upcoming markets, plus retailers using Grocery OS software
Apr 13
Natural Grocers to Mark Earth Day by Urging Shoppers to Ditch Pesticides
Month-long campaign also offers free reusable bag, sweepstakes, discounts
Apr 12
IFDA Names VP, Gov’t Relations
Mala Parker brings extensive legislative and advocacy experience to new role
Apr 09
Walmart Losing Hundreds More McDonald’s Restaurants
Subway units also closing as retailer seeks new models for in-store dining
Apr 09
Roche Bros. Comes to Watertown, Massachusetts
24,000-square-foot store debuts in Arsenal Yards mixed-use development
Apr 09
Amazon Warehouse Workers Vote Against Union
RWDSU alleges that illegal tactics influenced election results
Apr 09
Kimberton Whole Foods Fights Food Waste With Shelf Engine AI
Philly-area independent grocer boosts sales via automated ordering
Apr 08
Vallarta Supermarkets Names Latest Brand Ambassador
Food influencer Ericka Sanchez teams with grocer on exclusive deal
Apr 08
Green Spoon Sales, Shelvspace Team on Software
Solution offers brands more visibility, better collaboration with retailers, faster speed to market
Apr 08
Albertsons Rolls Out Kalyana Sustainable Wines
Own Brands varietals aim to promote ecological balance and biodiversity
Apr 07
Southeastern Grocers Banners Get Bitcoin-Enabled Kiosks
Service available at select Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, Harveys stores throughout Florida
Apr 07
Wakefern Names Digital Brand Agency of Record
Huge Brooklyn to define consumer-centric innovation roadmap
Apr 07
Walmart, Aldi, Kroger and Amazon Are Tops for Value
Consumers’ confidence climbs, along with desire to save: dunnhumby
Apr 07
Plant-Based Seafood Brand Secures $26M in Funding Round
Investment in Gathered Foods underscores interest in burgeoning sector
Apr 06
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 27% to $7B in 2020
More than half of U.S. households now buy these products
Apr 06
Publix Names New Jacksonville Division VP
Adrian Bennett succeeds Scott Brubaker, who is retiring
Apr 06
Seafood Expo North America Cancels 2021 Edition
Next edition of trade show slated to take place in March 2022
Apr 06
Tops Expands Use of Inmar Intelligence’s Retail Cloud
Companies become on- and off-site media partners
Apr 06
Impossible Foods Launches 1st National Ad Campaign
‘We Are Meat’ aims to build awareness of flagship burger
Apr 06
Industry Vet Tapped to Lead Ahold Delhaize USA’s Omnichannel Strategy
Rom Kosla comes from Pepsico to work at grocer’s Retail Business Services arm
Apr 06
New Seasons/New Leaf Eliminating Single-Use Water Bottles
Initiative to go into effect at all stores by Earth Day
Apr 05
FreshDirect Offering Restaurant-Inspired Products
3 famed New York City eateries team with e-grocer
Apr 02
Sprouts Livestream Broadcast to Celebrate School Gardens
Hundreds of elementary schools will take part in educational event
Apr 01
HomeValet Names Chief of Global Partnerships
Henk Niemansverdriet to head retailer, courier and manufacturer partner networks worldwide
Apr 01
Former NGA Head Joins Alert Innovation Retail Advisory Council
Peter Larkin joins other thought leaders to provide guidance to tech company
Apr 01
Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Diabetes Health Events
Aim is to help customers better manage condition
Apr 01
Aldi’s Earth Grown Brand Receives Good Housekeeping Seal
34 plant-based foods in line honored