U.S. Organic Produce Sales Top $9.4 Billion in 2022
Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3 percent in 2022, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, as total sales topped … Read More
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Addie’s Debuts as the East Coast’s First Drive-up Grocer
New supermarket Addie’s opened its first store in Norwood, Massachusetts, launching a disruptive new concept in the retail industry: a … Read More
Registration for Viva Fresh Expo 2023 is Now Open
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) announces that general registration for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo is now open. The … Read More
Walmart to Raise Minimum Wage to $14 an Hour
Starting in March, Walmart employees in the U.S. will have an increase in their hourly pay. According to the retail … Read More
How H-E-B Selects the Products to be Sold in its Stores
Texas’ leading supermarket chain, H-E-B, has built throughout its 118 years of existence a solid reputation for customer service, commitment … Read More
Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule Seeks to Curb Fraud
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. This update to the USDA organic … Read More
Kroger CEO Discusses the Constant Evolution of the Grocery Industry
Kroger’s chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO, for a conversation on … Read More
Richard Wardwell is Promoted to the Role of CEO of Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 70 locations, announced that its president, Richard Wardwell, … Read More
Albertsons Launches Competition for Emerging Specialty Food, Beverage and Pet Brands
Albertsons Companies announced its first Albertsons Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging specialty food, … Read More
Lowes Foods to Open Five New Stores
Lowes Foods, a grocery store chain based in the Carolinas, continues its expansion process with the opening of five new … Read More