Food Lion raises donation to $1.6 million to support 32 food banks
“As more families face difficult choices, we recognize the growing need in the towns and cities we serve and our responsibility to nourish our neighbors.”
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New study reveals what drives consumer acceptance of gene editing in food
When informed about the purpose and process of gene editing purchase intent rose across all categories tested: pork, eggs, tomatoes and bananas.
Target offers Thanksgiving Meal for under 20 dollars
Target is lowering the cost of holiday hosting.
Food Lion invests $484 million to upgrade 153 stores across greater Charlotte, N.C. market
Renovations enhance product assortment and expand convenient and affordable ready-to-eat options available in-store and online.
Instacart rolls out new enterprise AI solutions to democratize AI for grocers of all sizes
AI solutions launch retailers include Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Good Food Holdings.
Instacart offers SNAP discount and expands food bank support
Instacart offers 50% off groceries to active SNAP customers on their next order, and launches online donation drives for 300 food banks.
Hy-Vee to support local communities by providing free kids meals, food bank bundles and more
Hy-Vee will be providing multiple community support options at all Hy-Vee store locations.
Court rebukes Trump over SNAP funding freeze
A Rhode Island court ordered the government to use contingency funds to continue food stamp payments for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown.
Food Lion strengthens commitment to nourishing neighbors amid growing food insecurity
Food Lion continues to take meaningful action to address the root causes of hunger and provide everyday relief. To help support the increased demand, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is donating $1 million to support local food banks.
Save A Lot gears up to do “A Lot of Good” for annual giving campaign
Discount grocery chain launches annual program early to give back to local communities.
Meijer supports Midwest communities with $4 million in Simply Give hunger relief donations
Hunger relief is the retailer's lead philanthropic focus.
Kroger and Uber Eats expand partnership
For the first time, any U.S. retailer, Uber Eats’ restaurant selection, will be directly integrated into Kroger’s digital platforms, allowing customers to order groceries and restaurant meals in one convenient place.
Walmart’s annual Thanksgiving meal: Serving 10 people for less than $4.00 per person
Now until Dec. 25, Walmart’s holiday meals can be shopped with a single click online, or in stores nationwide.
Southeastern Grocers to rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company, refocus on Florida roots
SEG will exit most markets outside of Florida, selling or transitioning ownership of 32 Winn-Dixie stores and eight Harveys Supermarkets in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Competition heats up with personalization, omnichannel enhancement, more value
Aldi kicked off its most ambitious packaging refresh to date, placing its name prominently on every product and introducing its first-ever namesake brand.
FMI issues statement on August CPI food price numbers
Report shows a 0.6% monthly increase in food-at-home prices for August and a 2.7% rise on a year-over-year basis.