FreshDirect May Go Under as Parent Getir Looks to Cut Costs: ‘Don’t See How it Lasts Longer Than a Year’

Turkish-based Getir, which scooped up FreshDirect from Stop & Shop owner Ahold Delhaize USA last November, has come under pressure to cut costs from its investors, which include Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co., Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital, according to a Sky News report.

Thai Union Launches New Initiative to Decarbonize Thai Shrimp Supply Chain

March 15, 2024 Thai Union

Thai Union Group, the world’s seafood leader, has launched an innovative program to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the shrimp supply chain. The Shrimp Decarbonization initiative, which was developed in collaboration with global environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Ahold Delhaize USA, marks a significant step towards more sustainable aquaculture practices.

Cargill Purchases Two Meat Plants From Long-time Partner Ahold Delhaize USA

February 12, 2024 Cargill

As U.S. consumer demand for convenient and affordable protein options continues to grow, Cargill announced today that the company has invested in two processing facilities to expand its production and distribution of supermarket case-ready beef and pork to retailers in the Northeast part of the country.

Ahold Delhaize USA Announces Partnerships with DoorDash

February 9, 2024 Ahold Delhaize USA

Leading omnichannel grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA has announced a new agreement with local commerce platform DoorDash to make an additional on-demand grocery delivery marketplace available to customers at each of its local omnichannel brands – Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, The GIANT Company and Stop & Shop. Delivery from DoorDash is expected to be available to customers of all brands by March.

Ahold Delhaize USA to Sell FreshDirect to Getir

November 8, 2023 Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir, a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in key markets in the U.S. and globally. Following a thorough review, Ahold Delhaize USA made the decision to sell the FreshDirect business to focus investments in its omnichannel businesses.