By Lydia Noyes, March 14, 2024 Organic labeled vegetables are for sale at a grocery store in Chicago. Scott Olson via Getty Images The most significant change to organic certification is nearly here. But some experts worry that many food companies are unprepared.   As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to launch its Strengthening … Continued

By Julie Creswell, Feb. 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. ET The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.   The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block Kroger, the supermarket giant, from completing its $24.6 billion acquisition of the … Continued

34 Degrees Mates Cheese Crisps… The latest from 34 Degrees, a brand known for its elevated crisps created to pair with charcuterie and cheese, is a first-to-market line of convenient Certified Gluten Free puffed cheese crisps, Mates. The flavorful, lightly crunchy offering features real, premium gouda cheese as its No. 1 ingredient. While Mates can … Continued

Author: Richard Cote Published: 10:32 AM MST February 14, 2024 Updated: 11:30 AM MST February 14, 2024 Phil Weiser filed the lawsuit Wednesday, stating the merger would eliminate head-to-head competition.   DENVER — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court to block a proposed $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger. On … Continued

Kevin Atwill | https://www.theshelbyreport.com/ Already a household name in Lafayette, Louisiana, Rouses Markets opened its fourth store in the parish Jan. 25 to much fanfare.     Located at 1810 Camellia Blvd., the 55,000-square-foot supermarket – the company’s 65th overall – anchors a 15-acre retail center adjacent to the Village of River Ranch, one of Lafayette’s … Continued

Bill Wilson | https://www.supermarketnews.com/   Grocers say deal will not happen in early 2024; Washington State AG issues statement on lawsuit to block merger Do not expect the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger to happen anytime soon. The two grocers, along with C&S Wholesale Grocers, came out and said they expect the deal to become official … Continued

After a 3rd and 4th quarter hiatus from food shows, Sysco Houston kicked off 2024 with a January food show held at the opsite featuring over 100 vendors and nearly 600 customers.   The team at US&S featured many specialty and Italian vendors which were well received by the customers.   Highlights included a specialty … Continued

Emily Crowe Multimedia Editor https://progressivegrocer.com/albertsons-kicks-launchpad-competition-specialty-natural-brands Grocer’s 2nd annual pitch contest will take place March 12 at Natural Products Expo West Albertsons Cos. is on the hunt for emerging specialty and natural brands to vie for a spot on the grocer’s shelves. Independent food, beverage and pet product companies are invited to enter the 2nd Annual … Continued

New Hope Network staff November 27, 2023 Here are the top food and nutrition trends to have on your radar in 2024—and beyond! Check out 42 hot products that power these trends. Thanks to Natural Products Expo, where brands of all sizes first display their innovative businesses and product launches, along with daily industry reporting … Continued

Sales dip driven by lower average order values and lowest order frequency rate since pre-COVID Supermarket News Staff | Oct 10, 2023     The online grocery market in the U.S. declined 3.1% in September vs. last year, ending the month with $7.5 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery … Continued