Kroger Reduced Food Waste Footprint in Supermarkets by 9% Last Year

August 13, 2019 Kroger

Kroger’s progress was outlined in its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, also released today. This is the company’s 13th annual report on its sustainability progress.

Big Y Breaks Ground on Expanded Distribution Center

August 13, 2019 BusinessWest

Big Y is expanding its distribution center with a $40 million project that is set to fuel the growth of the supermarket chain for the next 20 years.

H-E-B Names 2019 Quest for Texas Best winners

August 13, 2019 H-E-B,

After two days of intense deliberations and tasting a delicious mix of brats, brittle, sauces, pickles, mixes, mixers, meats, cookies and crickets, H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best named five winners at the Houston Food Bank. The winners of the sixth-annual event hail from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Woodway and Atlanta, TX and received a combined $80,000 in cash prizes as well as a chance to showcase their products on H-E-B store shelves.

UNFI Announces Management Changes

August 13, 2019 UNFI

Mike Zechmeister will resign his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to pursue an opportunity outside the Company. John W. Howard has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company begins an internal and external search for Mr. Zechmeister’s permanent replacement. Mr. Howard joined UNFI in July as Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting.

Ralphs Completes Solar Power Installation at 555,000-Sq. Ft. Facility in Los Angeles Area

August 13, 2019 Ralphs Grocery Company

Ralphs, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at its automated distribution center in Paramount, Calif., a 555,000-square-foot building that provides products to 190 Ralphs stores and 95 Food 4 Less stores throughout Southern California.