C&S Wholesale Grocers, one of the largest grocery wholesalers in the U.S. and the owner of the Piggly Wiggly brand of grocery stores in the South and Midwest, is poised to buy at least 49 Oregon stores as part of a proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons. …
Tis the season for big, festive dinners, both at home and at restaurants. Of course, eating out has always cost more than cooking yourself, and the price gap between the two is growing. The latest Consumer Price Index shows that while the cost of food at home and away from home are increasing at a slower rate, inflation is higher at restaurants — clocking in at 5.3% — than it is at grocery stores — 1.7%. …
Meijer announced it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Also called the CEI Equality 100 Award, this is the retailer’s fourth consecutive year receiving the highest score. …
Consumers this holiday season are delighting in the availability of Chilean red currants. The first arrivals of this seasonal specialty fruit hit stores under the Sun Belle label in mid-December and will be available through mid-February. …
Ark Foods, the modern-day farming company on a mission to showcase the magic of vegetables, reflects on the industry’s significant milestones, emerging trends, and challenges throughout 2023. Additionally, the company offers predictions for the upcoming year, highlighting the anticipated trends and changes that will shape the future of the fresh produce industry. …
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