Alberto Marzan Launches Catena Inc.

February 13, 2014 Catena, Inc.

Alberto Marzan announced that he has founded Catena Inc. to satisfy unmet needs in the $75 billion cold chain transportation marketplace. The new venture is based in Minneapolis, and Marzan will serve as CEO and chair of the companys Board of Directors.

United Natural Foods To Open Distribution Center In Northwest Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced that United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) will build a $37.8 million distribution center in Prescott—a project expected to create up to 314 new jobs over three years.

State Senators Propose Repeal Of Idaho Grocery Tax

February 13, 2014 Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman

Sens. Russ Fulcher and Cliff Bayer have drafted a bill to exempt food from Idaho’s 6 percent sales tax, saying that’s better policy than the grocery tax credit they helped enact in 2008.

Kroger Announces Acquisition Of YOU Technology

February 13, 2014 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced it has purchased the assets of YOU Technology Brand Services, Inc., the Silicon Valley-based leader in digital coupons and promotions.

Wegmans Plans To Add At Least 1,600 Jobs In Massachusetts

The Rochester-based company plans to open three grocery stores here over the course of the next year, adding more than 1,600 full- and part-time jobs.