CLEVELAND – ECRM announced on Tuesday that its 2022 Global Market: Spring Buying Days will take place March 28 to April 1. The product sourcing experience will once again bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world across all major food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories to meet virtually this spring. The launch
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health said Monday that it has administered its 10 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The healthcare division of The Kroger Co. reached this milestone as the Omicron variant surges across the country, and Kroger Health continues to expand its options for the detection, prevention and treatment of COVID-19. “As Kroger Health reaches
CARLISLE, Pa. — The GIANT Co. is donating $1 million to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The money will support the university’s new Center for Advanced Agriculture and Sustainability, which will be focused on sustainability and localized sourcing through high-tech food and agriculture. The gift was announced Monday at the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Throughout January, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on healthy habits and nutrition to begin the new year, the company said. The educational events will include virtual store tours and cooking classes, as well as an in-person health fair at select locations. Virtual Wellness Wednesdays Hy-Vee dietitians will cover
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Monday announced the own brand products chosen by customers as the winners of its inaugural FRESH PICKS Exclusive Product Awards. The company’s Signature SELECT Ice Cream + Store Baked Cookies combination topped the list, according to the company, which said that six additional products were also awarded the FRESH
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to senior vice president and chief marketing officer, the company said Monday. McClellan will lead the marketing function and report to SpartanNash president and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Promoting from within is a key component of our People First culture,” said Sarsam. “Amy has brought invaluable expertise and leadership
LOS ANGELES — The first kitchen center opened through a partnership between Kroger Co. and Kitchen United debuted Wednesday at a Ralphs grocery store in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The kitchen center will enable customers to order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from participating restaurants, and pick them up at the Ralphs store or
ATLANTA – Rite Aid Corp. and RELEX Solutions announced on Thursday an expansion of their partnership to include unified supply chain and category management. After launching RELEX’s end-to-end forecasting and replenishment solution in early 2021, Rite Aid will expand their use of RELEX to include space and floor planning, as well as space-aware replenishment for more than
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance far surpassed analysts’ expectations for first quarter profits, as adjusted earnings per share jumped 53.2% to $1.68. Wall Street’s consensus forecast for adjusted EPS was $1.33. With customers flocking to stores for COVID vaccines and tests, sales for the period ended November 30 climbed 7.8% from the year-ago quarter
WASHINGTON – The COVID-19 omicron variant will bring uncertainty to the economy in 2022 and could contribute to inflation, but is unlikely to cause widespread shutdowns or slowdowns, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said on Wednesday. “Even with the experience of the past two years, there is no model that can predict how
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, responded Wednesday to FDA’s November 2021 decision not to address CRN’s citizen petition regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) on a timely basis, calling on the agency for swift review of the legal questions CRN raised. Instead, FDA dodged
OMAHA, Neb. – The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) recently awarded Peggy Tomes, senior vice president of auditing and quality assurance at Amber Specialty Pharmacy, with its prestigious Specialty Pharmacy Service Excellence Award. Peggy Tomes “When I started with Amber Specialty Pharmacy, it didn’t take long for me to gravitate toward caring for our transplant patients,”