Kroger will Fight in Court the FTC’s Lawsuit Over its Merger with Albertsons
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition … Read More
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Food Industry Celebrates National Supermarket Employee Day
Today, February 22, marks the third year of National Supermarket Employee Day, established by the FMI-the Food Industry Association (FMI) … Read More
U.S. Grocers Ask Congress to Oppose SNAP Restrictions
The National Grocers Association (NGA), alongside independent community grocers nationwide, sent a letter to Congress opposing recent efforts within the … Read More
H-E-B in Search of the Best Texas-made Products
H-E-B announced the launch of the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created by the supermarket chain … Read More
Colorado Becomes Second State to Sue Kroger/Albertsons Merger
After a yearlong investigation, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court to block the $24.6 … Read More
Number of U.S. Farms Drops 7%, 2022 Census of Agriculture Reveals
The number of farms in the United States has declined by seven percent over five years, according to new figures … Read More
Superior Grocers Expands Footprint with New Store in Dinuba, CA
Superior Grocers celebrated the inauguration of its 72nd store in Dinuba, California, on February 7, 2024. This significant expansion marks … Read More
Savory Snack Sales Soar During Super Bowl Week
“The week leading up to the Super Bowl is the biggest week for the snack industry,” says Christine Cochran, president … Read More
Food Price Outlook Improves in 2024
Food prices are expected to keep slowing in 2024, USDA projects in its Food Price Outlook for this year. USDA’s … Read More
Walmart Plans Aggressive Five-Year Growth
Retail giant Walmart announced that it plans to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next five years, … Read More