March 25, 2020

Albertsons Companies Implements Social Distancing Protocol Across All Stores

Albertsons Companies recently announced the company has started implementing social distancing protocols across all 2,200+ stores. The goal is to follow guidance from the CDC to prevent customers from being […]

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March 25, 2020

NCA Calls 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo Cancellation ‘Unavoidable’

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.  The National Confectioners Association (NCA), who hosts the industry-leading trade show, announced today, “As restrictions […]

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March 24, 2020

Natural Grocers Giving Pay Raises, Discretionary Bonuses for Staff

Natural Grocers, with 157 stores across 20 states, last week announced a $1 per hour raise for all hourly staff members starting the March 23 pay period along with a […]

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March 24, 2020

Save A Lot to Hire 1,000+ Employees ASAP

In response to unprecedented levels of business and demand, Save A Lot, a discount grocer with stores across the US, announced this week its plan to hire more than 1,000 […]

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March 24, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grocers and US Foods Partner to Alleviate Strain on Food Supply Chain

C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the US, along with US Foods Holding, have partnered to combat job and food insecurities amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic’s […]

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March 24, 2020

Oppy Launches Ocean Spray Grapes

Through its popular Ocean Spray family-farmer owned berry and citrus partnership, Oppy plans to ship its first grapes with the esteemed brand this May. As a premier grower, marketer and […]

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March 24, 2020

Sunkist Growers Announce Donation of Fresh California Grown Citrus to Schools and Food Banks

Sunkist Growers announced it will donate three truckloads of fresh California grown citrus fruit to California schools and food banks. During its first delivery which was to Elk Grove Unified […]

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March 24, 2020

New England Food Show Postponed

Earlier this month and following the State of Emergency Declaration by Massachusetts Governor, Charlie Baker, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association announced that the New England Food Show (NEFS) was postponed. NEFS […]

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March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Rapid Automation Deployment

Colman Roche, head of Sales and Consulting for Swisslog’s e-commerce/retail business unit, has outlined how COVID-19 has emphasized the need for automation deployment. In a company post, Roche said, “I […]

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March 24, 2020

H-E-B Launches Texans Helping Texans

H-E-B launched a community outreach initiative, Texans Helping Texans. The program is guided by digital innovation, compassionate philanthropy and the generous spirit and strength that brings together all Texans during […]

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