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Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI expands its Wild Harvest private-label organic produce line

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 27, 2023

The expansion will include over 40 new products, as shoppers are increasingly seeking out store brands amid high inflation.

Albertsons

Albertsons wraps up chainwide deployment of fresh-food management platform

 By Russell Redman on Jan. 13, 2023

Afresh’s AI-driven solution is designed to sharpen supermarkets’ fresh department operations.

Fresh Food

SpartanNash aims to fine-tune retail fresh operations

By Russell Redman on Dec. 15, 2022

Family Fare grocery stores set to pilot Afresh AI-driven ordering and management system.

Kroger

Kroger taps DoorDash for sushi, floral delivery

By Russell Redman on Dec. 13, 2022

The on-demand service is being rolled out to over 900 sushi and 1,600-plus floral locations.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI brings indoor farming to its distribution centers

By Diane Adam on Nov. 11, 2022

The distributor and vertical farming company Square Roots entered a new agreement to add Square Roots' indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers.

Fresh Food

Redefining 'healthy' on the agenda at White House’s 1st hunger, nutrition and health update meeting

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 27, 2022

Monthly update meetings will be held following last month's historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to “maintain momentum from the conference.”

Industry Partners

The IFPA readies for its 1st major industry event next week in Orlando

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 20, 2022

The Global Produce & Floral Show will feature keynote speeches from chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, as well as actress and activist Marlee Matlin, plus educational sessions from industry experts.

Fresh Food

Dollar General replaces an Illinois store with a produce-focused DG Market

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 17, 2022

The relocated store in Winchester, Illinois, is part of the discounter’s initiative to open up to 10,000 locations selling fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

Topics

National Co+op Grocers adds 3 new grocery stores to its member list

By Diane Adam on Oct. 11, 2022

The addition of SHARE Cooperative, Potsdam Consumer Co-op and South Philly Food Co-op brings the group's total to 151 members.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Distributor FreshEdge sold to Wind Point Partners

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 04, 2022

The fresh foods distributor, with a footprint in the Midwest and Southeast, completed seven acquisitions during the time in which it was owned by Rotunda Capital Partners.

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