Specialty cheeses feature prominently into Whole Foods Market’s holiday plans this December, with the retailer providing a national stage to several brands through its 12 Days of Cheese event.

With the merger pursuit now over, Kroger said the company is “ready to deploy its capacity” with a “strengthened balance sheet” that will it to resume share repurchases after a more than two-year pause.

Albertsons announced the breach-of-contract suit against Kroger immediately after reporting its termination of the merger deal.

The $24.6 billion merger deal between Kroger and Albertsons has been blocked by a federal court in Oregon and a state court in Washington.

Walmart stands ready to “navigate whatever policy changes come” post-election and better serve pressured but resilient customers in what has been a sturdy economic environment, CEO Doug McMillon said.

La Monarca Bakery, a Mexican food manufacturer specializing in pan dulce, cookies and coffees, will launch a new array of assorted Mexican cookies.

Over the last several years, instore deli departments have begun offering a wider selection of prepared foods inspired by Asian Pacific cuisines.

Fancy Baking Confetti combines its signature crunchy sprinkles, sugar shapes, premium white chocolate morsels and brightly colored candy-coated chocolates into a single-package.

Dr. Schär said that two of its bread products (Artisan Baker White Bread and Deli Style bread) are now available at Publix stores throughout the United States.

Lower-impact and more sustainable packaging made an appearance in the latest predictions trends.