The food industry, like most other sectors of the US economy, has been working hard to overcome hurdles in hiring and retention to keep their operations properly staffed.
FMI – The Food Industry Association has several initiatives focused on the workforce and on helping retailers and their supplier partners solve their labor-related problems.
Cincinnati-based Kroger’s latest foray into outsourcing prepared foods for sale in its fresh perimeters is a Kitchen United MIX facility in one of its Dallas stores.
Following The Kroger Co.’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons, the Washington State Court granted a temporary restraining order on Nov. 3 on the basis that the company would be unable to compete if it paid the $6.85 per common share special dividend while the merger is under antitrust review.
To better cater to its consumer base using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has now made it possible for customers to use their SNAP payment on SNAP-eligible grocery items on Target.com.
As online grocery sales surge — even for products in the fresh perimeter that consumers have traditionally preferred buying instore — it’s more important than ever for retailers to find ways of bringing people back to brick-and-mortar stores and keeping them there.
For Carlisle, Pa.-based retail chain GIANT, seasonal promotions play a key role in helping to create differentiation and setting the stage for “theater presentation” within and across the store, said Ted Williams, GIANT’s director of nonfoods.
Throughout the 2022 baseball season, Blue Springs, Mo.-based Zarda Bar-B-Q & Catering Co. supplied Hy-Vee Market Grilles with a limited reserve sandwich called the ‘Big Dozier’ in partnership with Kansas City Royals player Hunter Dozier.
Plant-based foods, increased interest in sustainable foods and practices, and the return of popular classics highlight potential new trends in 2023, according to a new report from Whole Foods Market. The report is created by the retailer’s Trends Council of food industry experts.
On Oct. 5, The Fresh Market launched a fundraiser to provide relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The supermarket retailer has promised to match up to $100,000 in roundup donations to provide fresh meals to those who have been impacted by the hurricane.