Blue Apron founder launches Cooks Venture
On March 19, 2019 founder and former COO of Blue Apron Matthew Wadiak announced the launch of his new food company—Cooks Venture, a next generation company rooted in regenerative agriculture […]
Read MoreHormel launches meal kits for those affected with Dysphagia
On March 19, 2019 Hormel Health Labs, of the Hormel Foods Corporation, introduced THICK & EASY™ pureed meal kits to provide nutrition solutions for those suffering from dysphagia. Dysphagia is […]
Read MoreOcado to open office in Washington DC
On March 18, 2019, Ocado Solutions announced it was establishing a base in North America. Beginning April 2019, the Ocado office will be based in Tysons, Virginia ahead of establishing […]
Read MoreKroger sells Turkey Hill business to Peak Rock Capital
On March 19, 2019 The Kroger Co. and middle-market private equity firm Peak Rock Capital announced a definitive agreement for the sale of Kroger’s Turkey Hill business to an affiliate […]
Read MoreIowa Premium acquired by National Beef Packing Company
On March 11, 2019 National Beef Packing Company, LLC announced it approved a transaction resulting in 100 percent ownership interests in Iowa Premium, LLC, (IP). The transaction is expected to […]
Read MoreAmazon Meal Kit retail at Whole foods, Amazon Go stores
Cementing rumors that have been around since Amazon filed a trademark in July 2018, on March 18, 2019 Amazon Fresh and Prime Now customers in Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco Bay […]
Read MoreRite Aid announces leadership changes, plans to cut 400 jobs
On March 12, 2019 Rite Aid Corporation announced a leadership transition plan and organizational restructuring to align its structure with operations and reduce costs. John Standley will step down as […]
Read MoreWhole Foods Market to open 500th store in Midtown Atlanta
On April 5, 2019 Whole Foods Whole Foods Market will celebrate its 500th location with the opening of its new flagship 70,000 square-foot, multi-level Midtown Atlanta store, located at 22 […]
Read MoreInstacart expands alcohol delivery to 14 states
On March 12, 2019 Instacart announced it had expanded its alcohol delivery service in 14 US states, making it one of the largest online delivery and pickup marketplaces for alcohol. […]
Read MoreTarget executive replaces Shipt founder as CEO
On March 11, 2019 same-day delivery service Shipt announced Kelly Caruso would succeed founder Bill Smith as CEO of the company. Smith, who founded Shipt in 2014, will continue to […]
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