Kroger Receives EPA Food Recovery Award

January 12, 2017 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. (KR) today announced that it was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts around sustainable food management.

Ahold USA Partners With RangeMe

January 12, 2017 Ahold USA

Ahold USA, parent company of Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant Landover, Giant Carlisle and online grocery Peapod, announced today it has partnered with RangeMe, the online platform that streamlines new product discovery between retailers and product suppliers.

Instacart Is Cutting Worker Pay Again In At Least Four Cities

January 12, 2017 Jason Del Rey, Recode

The grocery delivery startup, valued by investors at $2 billion, is cutting pay for some workers in at least four cities, according to pay rates viewed by Recode. The pay reductions mark the second time in the last 10 months that Instacart has cut wages.

Tax Incentives Approved For Trader Joe's Distribution Center

January 12, 2017 CBS Connecticut

The Bloomfield Town Council has approved offering a package of tax incentives to lure a Trader Joe’s distribution center to town. The $78.5 million, 690,000-square-foot building would be located in the northern part of town near the Amazon distribution center in Windsor, CT.

Organics Unlimited Makes An Impact With Food Bank Donations In 2016

January 12, 2017 Organics Unlimited

Organics Unlimited, a San Diego-based grower and importer of organic fruit, is committed to providing high quality, organic produce to its customers. The company grows bananas and operates its business with sustainability in mind by caring for the environment as well as the communities near its growing operations. In keeping with these values, Organics Unlimited announces 2016 organic produce donations to local San Diego food banks.