Walmart to close nine stores by April 19
Leading up to March 26, 2019 several media outlets reported at least eight Walmart Neighborhood Market stores and one Walmart Supercenter will close by April 19, 2019. Walmart Neighborhood Market […]
Read MoreQFC to eliminate single-use plastic bags by April 1
On March 22, 2019 grocery retailer QFC, a Kroger division announced that it would stop offering single-use plastic bags at its stores beginning April 1, 2019. Throughout April, QFC will […]
Read MoreMondelēz partners with The Hatchery Chicago
On March 21, 2019 Mondelēz International announced a partnership with The Hatchery Chicago, a non-profit food business incubator, to ramp up innovation efforts so as to lead the future of […]
Read MoreSchnucks adds Shopping List and Wellness Guide to Rewards App
On March 22, 2019 Schnuck Markets announced that the Schnucks Rewards app is making shopping than ever with the addition of shopping lists and a wellness guide. The in-app shopping […]
Read MoreBlue 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 […]
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