Retail & FoodService

Instacart announced that it has added Whole Foods delivery in Boston. Customers can order from both Shaw's and Whole Foods, and combine items from both stores into one order for delivery in as little as one hour. …

Ahold USA, in partnership with its retail divisions and its online food retailer Peapod, reached a number of key milestones by the end of 2013 to grow its online business. By opening 120 pick-up points and a digital innovation hub in Chicago, Ahold USA continues to accelerate its online growth. …

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Verdi, an experienced global finance and operations executive, as President, a new position at the Company. Verdi will assume his responsibilities on March 1, 2014. …

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced the appointment of a new CEO/Executive Director, with Laura Batcha now on board as the fourth executive director in the association's 29-year history. OTA is the North American membership-based trade association whose mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. …

Food hubs are popping up across the country. These food processing and distribution centers make it easier for restaurants, grocery stores and others to buy local food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are more than 220 of them in 40 states plus the District of Columbia. …