GS1 US Releases Suite of Resources To Help Food Industry Address U.S. FDA Requirements

March 18, 2024 GS1 US

GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204). The documents are designed to help trading partners understand how they can use GS1 Standards to meet the stringent recordkeeping requirements for “high-risk” foods.

February U.S. eGrocery Sales Total $7.9 Billion, Down 10% versus Year Ago

March 18, 2024 Brick Meets Click

The U.S. online grocery market finished February with total monthly sales of $7.9 billion, down 10.5% compared to 2023, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey fielded February 28-29, 2024. Lower average order values (AOV) were the central catalyst driving the downward year-over-year sales trends as Ship-to-Home dropped 15.4% and Pickup fell 12.8%. Delivery, the only method to expand sales, was up 4.7%, aided by a strong rebound in monthly active users (MAUs) versus last year. 

Pom Wonderful Adds Pomegranate Fiber to Its Specialty Ingredients Lineup 

March 18, 2024 POM Wonderful

The Pomegranate Fiber, which is upcycled from POM Wonderful pomegranate husks after juicing, is a GRAS, fiber-dense powder that can be used in a variety of food applications, including crackers, sauces, dressings, baked goods and plant-based food. 

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Bring Unbeatable Value to Kentucky with Club Planned for Louisville

“We are excited to offer our winning combination of value, convenience and assortment to families in Louisville,” said Bill Werner, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our expansion into Kentucky allows us to deliver unbeatable value and savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day.”

United Natural Foods Names Giorgio Matteo Tarditi President and Chief Financial Officer

United Natural Foods announced that Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi has been named President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15. He succeeds John W. Howard, UNFI’s current Chief Financial Officer, who will leave the Company following a transition period.