Family-Run Remke Markets Chain Is Sold

Remke's 10 supermarkets in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will remain open, but come under the management of Fresh Encounter Inc., which operates four other grocery chains. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lidl To Hire 800 Workers For Virginia Grocery Stores

The chain announced that it would begin hiring store associates for locations in 12 Virginia cities, including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Shipt Launches Grocery Delivery In Asheville

March 1, 2017 Shipt

Shipt announced that it will begin delivering fresh groceries to Asheville residents beginning on February 28, 2017. At launch, over 73,000 households in the Asheville area will have access to grocery delivery from Shipt. To celebrate the launch of Shipt in Asheville, annual members who sign up prior to February 28 will receive $25 off their first grocery order.

Americold Breaks Ground On Clearfield, Utah Expansion

March 1, 2017 Americold

Americold  has officially broken ground in Clearfield, Utah to expand its site located at 755 E 1700 S. This project will add 6.5 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space to Americold’s current 11.2 million cubic foot facility on the site.

Fruits & Vegetables Are The Most Popular Product Offering In The Global Fresh Food Market, Reports Technavio

March 1, 2017 Technavio

According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global fresh food market size is projected to grow to USD 2.3928 billion tons by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 3% over the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Fresh Food Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.