Jennifer A. Kingson| April 2023 The familiar Universal Product Code barcode will be supplanted by 2027 with a more data-rich improvement, the 2D barcode. The humble and familiar barcode — a staple on consumer packaging for nearly 50 years — will soon be replaced with a more robust and muscular successor that offers far more … Continued

Timothy Inklebarger | Jun 05, 2024 State to spend up to $2.5M on legal team to block the acquisition The state of Washington has hired law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson and will pay them $2.5 million to block the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger, according to a story reported in Reuters. Washington Attorney General … Continued

May 23, 2024 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time UNFI Media Network™, powered by Swiftly, will enable brands to better connect consumers with tailored promotions PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) is announcing the launch of the first-of-its-kind Retail Media Network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the United States. The UNFI Media … Continued

IDDBA 2024: The largest industry-only show for dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries will be happening from June 9th to 11th in Houston, Texas.   LINK: https://www.iddba.org/iddba-show/about/iddba-2024   The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is a non-profit trade association whose members encompass around 1,500 companies, from small independents to global corporations. It fosters economic … Continued

Timothy Inklebarger | Apr 02, 2024 Just Walk Out tech will still be offered at Amazon Go stores, smaller format Amazon Fresh stores located in the U.K., and third-party retailers Amazon has announced that it is discontinuing its pursuit of autonomous “Just Walk Out” technology that uses artificial intelligence to enable shoppers to take items … Continued

By Patrick Thomas and Dave Michaels, March 26, 2024 PHOTO: JOE CARROTTA FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Authorities say Kroger’s planned Albertsons takeover will leave fewer traditional supermarkets to compete for Americans’ grocery dollars   Where you go to buy a loaf of bread or a bunch of bananas could help determine the fate of … Continued

Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat that has been combined with other ingredients and formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked or smoked. The final shape is either hand-formed on a baking tray, or pan-formed by cooking it in a loaf pan. It is usually made with ground beef, although ground lamb, … Continued

By Zoe Strozewski, March 29, 2024   Some of these popular supermarket chains are even planning hundreds of new locations this year and beyond.   America has turned into something of a wonderland for grocery shoppers thanks to the mind-boggling array of stores spread throughout the country. Whether you’re on the hunt for bargain bulk … Continued

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