Boar’s Head Recalls Deli Meat Over Listeria Concerns
Boar’s Head Recalls Deli Meat Over Listeria Concerns In light of a concerning listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc., based in Jarratt, Virginia, has announced a comprehensive recall of its liverwurst products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall…
Kroger Invests $2M in Illinois Store Remodel
Kroger Co. has officially inaugurated a $1.9 million renovation at its store located at 2701 N. Columbus Street in Ottawa, Illinois. This significant investment reflects the company’s dedication to enhancing the shopping experience for its customers. The updates include new…
THE FRIDAY 5: Judge Delays Kroger-Albertsons Merger; Listeria Outbreak Turns Fatal
Kroger’s proposed merger with Albertsons, valued at $24.6 billion, faces a setback as Judge Andrew J. Luxen of the Denver District Court has issued a temporary halt, with a trial scheduled to start on September 30. This ruling follows a…
SpartanNash Honors Independent Grocer Customers
At the 2024 Food Solutions Expo held from July 23-25 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, SpartanNash celebrated the accomplishments of independent grocers by presenting the 2023-24 Vision Awards. Eight grocers were recognized for their exceptional…
CandyRific Names EVP of Sales
CandyRific, a leader in the candy and novelty product industry, has made a significant move by appointing Shayne Quinn as its Executive Vice President of Sales. With a robust background spanning 25 years, Quinn brings considerable expertise to this Louisville-based…
Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest in Verde Farms
Manna Tree, a global private-equity firm committed to enhancing human health, has acquired a controlling stake in Verde Farms, a brand that specializes in organic, 100% grass-fed, and pasture-raised beef. This initiative is set to propel Verde’s expansion in the…
Frontier Produce Joins FreshEdge
Frontier Produce, a prominent produce distribution company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has officially joined the FreshEdge family, bolstered by support from Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private-equity firm. This acquisition marks a significant step in FreshEdge’s expansion strategy, reinforcing its…
HCMC Strengthens Market Share in Grocery Industry
Healthier Choices Management Corp. (HCMC) has taken a significant step in the organic grocery segment by acquiring GreenAcres Market, a well-regarded chain offering organic and natural health foods. With five locations across Kansas and Oklahoma, GreenAcres is known for its…
Gopuff Launches In-House Ads Platform
Gopuff has introduced an innovative in-house advertising platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning. This platform is designed to provide targeted and relevant advertisements in real time, taking advantage of over 1,000 data points and a decade of…
Loblaw, George Weston Settle Class-Action Lawsuits Over Bread Price-Fixing Scheme
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company, George Weston Ltd., have reached a significant CAD $500 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits linked to a bread price-fixing scheme. This case marks the largest antitrust settlement in Canadian history, addressing actions…
