Retail - General
The Raley’s Companies named Jessica Blakely, vice president of sales and merchandising for Bashas’ Family of Stores, and Faith Garrard, vice president of sales and merchandising for Raley’s.
Rick Wright, longtime CEO of Market of Choice, passed away from natural causes at his home in Eugene on June 29, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in Oregon’s grocery industry and deep philanthropic impact across the state.
UNFI said the incident temporarily hurt its “ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders.”
Fresh Trends 2025 data shows that few shoppers are confident about picking ripe mangoes in-store or at home, but ongoing efforts aim to educate consumers.
Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI.
Following an initial announcement in May, the retailer identifies 32 stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island it will close before the end of the year.
The 90,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Noblesville, Ind., brings a condensed footprint with essential categories.
National Grocers Association pledges to improve access to grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts by working to increase the number of retailers authorized for SNAP online purchases.
A recently released economic impact report shows agriculture’s impact on the U.S. economy, with top gains in economic output seen in Hawaii, North Dakota and New York.
Sourcing for meal kit operations can be difficult, but the fresher the ingredients the better. Three e-commerce retailers led a panel July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit and talked about challenges and opportunities.
Significant advancements have been made in the ongoing partnership between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO.
Retailers overwhelmingly cited fresh departments when asked about 2024 priorities, according to the 26-page report released at FMI’s FreshForward event in San Diego.
A potential stoppage on the nation’s railways this fall is spurring concern, even after President Biden signed an executive order Sunday to keep U.S. rail traffic on track and the collective bargaining process going.
The company will offer same-day delivery from more than 140 The Fresh Market stores in 22 states.
The quarantined area for citrus greening disease in Texas has expanded to Brazoria and Galveston counties.
A Trust In Food report showcases how some ag retailers and farmers are getting the job done.
Bayer is partnering with Israeli artificial intelligence data analytics company Prospera Technologies Inc. in a program the companies say will optimize profitability and sustainability of greenhouse growing.
“The goal of the expansion and unification was to simplify Castellini’s entire supply chain for the benefit of its cus-tomers and the company’s future,” said Thomas Federl, communications director.
South Mill Champs, Kennett Square, Pa., has added a third operation to its company with the acquisition of Loveday Mushroom Farms, Winnipeg, Manitoba, said Michael Richmond, vice president of sales.
Increased fruit and vegetable production in the region could be a boon to the economy.
Villita Avocados Inc. has a couple of major projects in the works.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Significant new regulations are coming soon for the National Organic Program.
It’s calculated due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or long-term.
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The Vidalia onion industry is planning for an aggressive promotional season, said Bob Stafford, interim director of the Vidalia Onion Committee in Vidalia, Ga.