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As the age of technology continues to dominate our world, it only continues to increase within the grocery industry. From cashier-less stores, in-store robots, online grocery shopping, online delivery options, apps and partnerships with delivery meal-kit companies, supermarkets are evolving to meet consumer trends. Among these competing players, which include …

McDonald’s has stopped selling salads at 3,000 restaurants in 14 states linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite causing intestinal illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and local officials, are investigating the multi-state outbreak of intestinal parasites. …

The National Pork Board (NPB) recently conducted a research study through Nielsen revealing that Hispanics and African Americans’ meat of choice is pork. Jose de Jesus, NPB’s spokesperson, spoke with Abasto to talk about the study’s finding in relation to Hispanics and why it is indeed a cultural thing. “Yes, …

Four of the largest food companies in the U.S., Danone, Mars, Nestle and Unilever, have launched a new trade organization, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet. The Alliance intends …

Hy-Vee partners with Shipt and Instacart to expand its online grocery delivery footprint and provide new and convenient shopping options to customers in more than two dozen markets. The West Des Moines, Iowa based supermarket will continue to offer its online shopping experience and wide range of products through its …

The Fresh Market Inc., an upscale grocery chain based in Greensboro, North Carolina, announced it will close 15 underperforming stores in nine states. In the next four weeks, the grocery chain will close stores in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. “Over the last …

On July 24th, the Latino Food Industry Association (LFIA) will hold a “Breakfast Mixer” in City of Industry, California. During the event, attendees can learn about the latest news related to the LFIA and business owners will have the opportunity to establish new connections with other entrepreneurs in the food …

More than 200 people have been infected by an intestinal parasite after eating vegetables from vegetable trays under the Del Monte brand name. The trays contain broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots and dill dip and were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket …

U.S. tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese goods went into effect this Friday, initiating a large-scale trade dispute between the two world powers. Beijing called it the “biggest trade war in economic history.” Tariffs of 25%, ordered by the White House, came into effect early Friday and affected products such …

Sergio De Leon and his wife Mayra formed the perfect team to create their own businesses and achieve success. Sergio is a born entrepreneur, he is not afraid to take risks, he likes to investigate, to use data and he knows that he also learns a lot from mistakes. Mayra, …