Safeway and Albertsons said Thursday that they have agreed to a merger in which AB Acquistion, the parent of Albertsons, will acquire Safeway for a total value to Safeway shareholders … Continue Reading →
Kansas City–based private equity firm Great Range Capital and a team of investors have acquired a majority stake in Mountain Valley Spring Co., the oldest continuously operated bottled water company … Continue Reading →
According to data gathered by Gallup and Healthways, only 63.8% of Americans said they ate healthily all day “yesterday” in 2013. IFT Daily News
Trader Joe’s has agreed to a proposed $ 3.375 million settlement to a class action lawsuit over alleged misuse of “natural” claims, according to a press release from the court-appointed … Continue Reading →
Kroger Co., in its last quarterly earnings call that will not include results from the purchase of Harris Teeter, declined to comment on reports that it is exploring a bid … Continue Reading →
Topco Associates said that Christopher Hooks has joined the company as VP of center store program management. read more Supermarket News
Food Lion is incentivizing consumers to learn about sustainable fishing practices by offering a chance to win a free one-year supply of groceries. read more Supermarket News
Food shoppers in the United States today are much less trustful of major food companies than in the past, and less likely to accept established brands as guarantees of wholesomeness … Continue Reading →
The Michigan Grocers Association announced its new board of directors Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
Weber Flavors has obtained the SQF (Safe Quality Food) Level 3 Certification for its production facility located in Wheeling, Ill. IFT Daily News
