Kroger Delivery Now Available in South Florida

June 10, 2022 Kroger

Propelled by steady growth, The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, announced Kroger Delivery now serves customers in South Florida with the opening of a new spoke location in Miami. The 60,000-square-foot spoke facility, in collaboration with the Fulfillment Center in Groveland, FL, will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location that efficiently expands Kroger Delivery’s ability to serve more customers.

Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands to Central Ohio

May 27, 2022 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced it will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of a spoke facility in Central Ohio powered by the Ocado Group (LSE: OCDO). The addition of a delivery “spoke” brings innovation and modern e-commerce to the Central Ohio area, including Columbus, and will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide fresh and friendly services to its customers.

ACTX Modular Hydroponic Farms Allow Grocery Stores to Give Customers a Farm-to-Table Experience

Advanced Container Technologies, Inc announced that GrowPods – innovative modular hydroponic farms – can give grocers the ability to grow and sell ultra-clean and fresh strawberries and leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, and micro-greens, from a self-contained unit that can be located as nearby as the store’s parking lot.

Washington Red Raspberry Growers and Rubicon Bakers Announce National Rollout of Vegan Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes at Kroger Stores

For the first time, consumers nationwide can now purchase Rubicon Bakers’ Vegan Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes at over 1,800 Kroger stores through a creative collaboration between Washington red raspberry farmers and the Certified B Corporation. The national rollout follows the success of the new flavor launch last spring at a regional level. The Washington red raspberry industry partnered with Rubicon Bakers’ Research and Development team to feature a Washington red raspberry puree in both the filling and icing – the perfect complement to Rubicon’s light and citrusy vegan lemon cupcake.

Kroger Announces Second Year of Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator

May 4, 2022 Kroger

America’s largest grocery retailer, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the second year of its groundbreaking Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies.