Kroger launches employer COVID-19 testing program 08.14.2020 By Emily Park Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., launched COVIDCare Plus, an employer-focused health and wellness solution.Read More
Wayne Farms raising funds to support virtual learning 08.13.2020 By Emily Park Many families in the community don’t have proper technology to support digital education in the home. Read More
Perimeter sales fall in August, still higher than 2019 08.12.2020 By Emily Park While still outperforming 2019 sales numbers, perimeter sales dropped across the board the first week of August compared to the entire month of July. Read More
Food traceability becomes even more important in times of COVID-19 08.12.2020 By Andy Nelson Tracing the progress of a food product from farm to fork continues to be increasingly important to consumers, grocery retailers and their supplier partners. Read More
Consumers likely to spend more on meat if second stimulus check comes 08.12.2020 By Jeff Gelski IRI survey also finds a potential bump for fruits and vegetables sales.Read More
COVID-19 cases hit 23 at Maple Leaf's Brandon plant 08.10.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Health officials say there’s ‘no evidence of workplace transmission.’Read More
Consumers are stocking up and spending less due to pandemic 08.10.2020 By Emily Park A new series of customer surveys conducted by shopping rewards app Shopkick suggest that consumer habits continue to shift as the pandemic unfolds.Read More
Perimeter sales gains hold strong 08.06.2020 By Emily Park The week of July 26, perimeter sales continued to experience double digit gains over sales in the same timeframe of 2019.Read More
Michigan mandates COVID-19 testing for all food processing, ag workers 08.05.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The emergency order was issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.Read More
Snacking: Helping customers lose that ‘Quarantine 15’ 08.03.2020 By Emily Park In May more than half a million Facebook users were engaging with terms around quarantine weight gain and coining a new term: The Quarantine 15.Read More