Federal Trade Commission challenges Kroger's Albertsons acquisition The FTC alleges that the merger is anticompetitive. Industry News February 28, 2024 No Comments The Federal Trade Commission sues to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in US history.Read More
Kroger, Albertsons and C&S clarify merger timeline Kroger plans to invest an incremental $1 billion to raise wages and comprehensive benefits for all associates post-close. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments Kroger has pledged to invest $500 million to reduce prices as well as an incremental $1.3 billion to enhance the customer experience. Read More
Smithfield distributes free 'Hams for the Holidays' Kroger joins Smithfield in the 'Hams for the Holidays' food distribution. Industry News December 21, 2023 No Comments Smithfield Foods distributes 1,000 spiral-sliced hams to families and individuals in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area.Read More
Kroger adds Hispanic-inspired Mercado brand to Our Brands roster Authentic line celebrates traditional Hispanic culinary heritage. Industry News October 3, 2023 No Comments Kroger Mercado celebrates the tradition of Latin American foods with authentically inspired products.Read More
C&S Wholesale Grocers to purchase 413 stores available from Kroger and Albertson merger The agreement is set to close in early 2024, subject to regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions. Industry News September 8, 2023 No Comments C&S will acquire QFC, Mariano’s and Carrs brand names and the exclusive licensing rights to the Albertsons brand name in Arizona, California, Colorado and Wyoming.Read More
Smithfield Foods partners with Kroger to donate 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank The donation includes Smithfield bacon and ham. Industry News August 16, 2023 No Comments This donation will provide 120,000 servings to food-insecure individuals in Gleaners’ 21-county service area in Indiana.Read More
Smithfield Foods partners with Kroger to donate nearly 30,000 pounds of food to Feed More in Central Virginia Feed More works within the community and schools to provide targeted hunger relief programs. Industry News July 28, 2023 No Comments Donation will provide more than 116,000 servings of protein to help children, students and individuals living in food deserts. Read More
Superior Farms, Kroger and American Lamb Board team up for grilling promotion Summer grilling retail promotion runs through Labor Day. Industry News July 6, 2023 No Comments Promotion intends to get more American lamb on the menu at the next neighborhood get-together. Read More
Planet Based Foods expands retail distribution with Kroger partnership Kroger is the first retailer to carry the brand's plant-based taquitos. Industry News November 15, 2022 No Comments Planet Based Foods' hemp-based vegan taquitos and burgers launch at 700 Kroger stores in the Western United States.Read More
SNOWFOX opens more than 20 new Pacific Northwest store locations Twenty-two Alaska and Oregon Kroger stores will offer chef-prepared SNOWFOX products, including cooked and raw sushi, bento boxes and more. Industry News November 9, 2022 No Comments Alaska and Oregon Kroger stores will carry sustainable SNOWFOX sushi.Read More