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The Midwest retailer says it remains committed to an inspired team member experience.
Fresh produce shone in this year’s Good Housekeeping Snack Awards, with value-added agriculture innovations and fresh-forward products securing major wins by merging nutrient density with modern consumer convenience.
The seasoned retail executive and former Amazon vice president would serve as the new CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and a member of the company’s management board.
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has elected Joe Polizzi, president and CEO of Town and Country Supermarket Inc., to its board of directors, filling a seat previously held by Jim Brown, who served for 24 years.
The executive appointment unifies financial oversight across 1939 Group’s multibanner footprint, strengthening foundational support and market agility for individual grocery brands.
The partnership to market and distribute premium, California-grown organic keitt mangoes starting this July capitalizes on a rapidly expanding domestic organics market that has seen volume growth skyrocket since 2020.
The Waterloupe melon combines the appearance and sweet flavor of a cantaloupe with the crisp texture of a watermelon, arriving in premium, retailer-friendly packaging to capitalize on growing consumer demand for specialty melons.
The family-owned grocer has deployed autonomous shelf-scanning technology to strengthen shelf visibility, pricing accuracy and in-store execution.
The company says that as blueberries continue to lead the category, jumbo varieties offer an opportunity for retailers to differentiate.
New kits capitalize on the popularity of ranch flavor to create quick, family-friendly and convenient dishes.