THE FRIDAY 5: Albertsons Cuts Corporate Staff; Amazon Stands Firm on Grocery AmbitionsCucumber recall, store openings also made news this week Online Grocer FreshDirect Readies 1st Physical StoreLocation in Southampton, N.Y., to be unveiled Memorial Day weekend FreshDirect Relaunches Service in Pennsylvania, Delaware Counties Return comes after listening to consumer feedback Baldor Specialty Foods Taps FreshDirect Co-Founder as President Industry vet David McInerney joins supplier to expand portfolio, reach FreshDirect, Uber Eats Partner on Same-Day On-Demand Grocery Delivery 1st time e-grocer’s products can be ordered via 3rd-party app Ahold Delhaize Q4 Sales Edge Up President and CEO touts retail conglomerate’s “solid and consistent” performance over past year Dole Packaged Foods Sees Exec Changes Fruit snack maker makes appointments in marketing and retail areas Potandon Produce Taps Former FreshDirect CEO to Lead Company David Lawrence succeeds Mel Davenport, who is retiring NYC Food Industry Calls for Exemptions to Congestion Pricing Baldor exec speaks with Progressive Grocer on plan set to take effect in January FreshDirect Unveils Its Top 5 Exciting Food Trends for 2025 Healthier, sustainable and convenient choices are paramount 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
