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Industry Partners

UNFI Gets Nod of Approval on Climate Goals

 By Diane Adam on May 26, 2022

The company said its emissions- and waste-reduction targets have been validated and approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative.

Retailers

Grocery Dominates in Axios-Harris Reputation Rankings

By Kristina Hurtig on May 24, 2022

In the annual ranking of the most visible U.S. companies, Trader Joe's, H-E-B and Wegmans make up the top five, while Publix and Kroger are among the top 25.

Retailers

The Giant Co. Partnership Looks to Eliminate Food Desert in Harrisburg, Pa.

By Diane Adam on May 23, 2022

The grocery retailer and Empower at the Bridge Foundation will cultivate a “Giant Bleacher Garden” for food-insecure area families in Harrisburg, Pa.

Retailers

Opinion: The Role Grocery Boards Need to Play in ESG Reporting

May 23, 2022

ESG ratings systems lack needed transparency and consistency, Rashida Salahuddin writes. But grocery retailers' boards can help steer ESG reporting in a more-meaningful direction.

Retailers

Meijer Customers Divert 1M Pounds of Food Waste Through Flashfood

By Diane Adam on May 06, 2022

Looking to expand its sustainability initiatives further, Meijer will host its first Sustainability Supplier Summit next month virtually June 20-23.

Retailers

Aldi U.S. Commits to Eliminate Plastic Bags Chainwide by 2023

By Diane Adam on Apr. 28, 2022

Releases inaugural Corporate Responsibility Progress Report, highlighting efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, divert operational waste and reduce food waste and packaging.

Retailers

Giant Co. Highlights Progress Toward a ‘Better Tomorrow’ in 1st Community Impact Report

By Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 27, 2022

The Carlisle, Pa.-based details results from initiatives centered around eliminating hunger; changing children’s lives; promoting health and sustainability; supporting diversity, equity and inclusion; and more.

Retailers

Tops Promotes Jeff Cady to VP of Produce and Floral

By Diane Adam on Apr. 26, 2022

Cady will oversee the execution of key business objectives and develop business strategies for the Williamsville, N.Y.-based supermarket chain.

Retailers

SpartanNash Looks to Expand Local, Specialty Foods Access for Indie Grocers

By WGB Staff on Apr. 25, 2022

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer and distributor is teaming up with Specialty Food Partners to offer thousands of new products to the 2,100 independent grocers that SpartanNash serves.

Retailers

Weis Markets Releases Its 2021 Sustainability Report

By Diane Adam on Apr. 22, 2022

To celebrate the release of the report and to mark Earth Day, Weis donated $2,000 each to six organizations that work to improve the environment throughout its market area.

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