Online grocer predicts 2025 food trends Protein is set to be the star ingredient for many food products in 2025. Industry News December 9, 2024 No Comments Top trends combine modern dietary needs with nostalgic flavors.Read More
Applegate donates $10,000 to Climate Collaborative Funds support programs promoting regenerative agriculture. Industry News November 26, 2024 No Comments New pledge from Applegate reinforces commitment to pushing forward food climate solutions goal.Read More
Fresh Thyme utilizes Afresh AI for deli ordering, inventory management Fresh Thyme Market rolls out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Fresh Thyme employs AI-powered system to optimize order accuracy.Read More
SpartanNash acquires three-store Wisconsin grocery chain Storefront, branding and core shopper experience remain in place. Industry News April 16, 2024 No Comments The acquisition of Metcalfe's Market expands SpartanNash's footprint in Wisconsin to seven stores. Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers appoints new board member New board member Dana Naifeh replaces James Neumann, who recently joined Associated Wholesale Grocers as senior vice president, special projects. Industry News February 20, 2024 No Comments New member of the board is the president of Naifeh's Inc. and has 25 years of grocery industry experience.Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers installs new president and CEO AWG has retail sales exceeding $24 billion and wholesale sales exceeding $12 billion. Industry News January 12, 2024 No Comments President and CEO David Smith retired as of December 2023, succeeded by Dan Funk as AWG's new president and CEO.Read More
Food Lion To Go expands grocery pickup services Food Lion makes home delivery or pickup available for 90% of its operating area. Industry News December 14, 2023 No Comments Food Lion expands its grocery pickup service to 35 more stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia beginning Dec. 11.Read More
The Giant Co. makes two leadership appointments Company names Brian Lorenz as the vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising. Industry News December 12, 2023 No Comments Company appoints Kathy Sweigert to vice president of the Mid-Atlantic division. Read More
TiNDLE Chicken makes official retail debut in the US TiNDLE Chicken now available at Giant Eagle and FreshDirect. Industry News November 16, 2023 No Comments US retail debut comes just ahead of nationwide retail rollout in 2024. Read More
True Story Foods continues expansion of deli meat distribution nationwide Deli SKUs are now available at Whole Foods, Meijer and Ralph’s, bringing the total store count to over 4,000. Industry News August 15, 2023 No Comments The company believes that the increased demand from retailers speaks to consumers’ growing appetite for clean meats in the deli aisle.Read More