FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Turkey breast had a very strong start to the year, perhaps hand-in-hand with consumers’ New Year’s resolutions, an analyst observed.

SpartanNash sales up overall in 2023 but dip in Q4

CEO Tony Sarsam expects “pivotal year” for 2024.

Grocery Outlet Holding to buy United Grocery Outlet

The deal is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2024.

Hussmann has added new production capabilities focused on a transcritical CO2 rack platform, part of its Evolve Technologies portfolio, that is designed to serve large and medium-sized retail floorplans for rooftop or indoor applications.

Walgreens’ ‘black and white’ solution to plastic cap recyclability

By switching from black to white plastic caps in multiple products, the retailer was able to improve the recyclability of a projected 13 tons of plastic.

Instacart partners with American Cancer Society to provide grocery stipends

The society will use Instacart Health Fresh Funds to support 1,000 families.

Aldi opens stores in Illinois and Ohio

Since the beginning of the year, Aldi has opened multiple new locations across the nation in states like Florida, California, and Arizona.

Retailers, suppliers invest in nutrition strategies: FMI report

Survey notes gains in food as medicine programs, as well as employee programs.

How you should be doing health and beauty differently

A key trend is the premiumization and specialization of the aisles.

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