Aldi Rolling Out In-Store Bakeries At Select Locations

January 12, 2018 Theo Thimou, KIRO7

Aldi is always on the lookout for new ways to capture more market share in a rapidly evolving grocery industry. The latest idea Aldi is trying out involves a Bake Shop concept that features freshly made breads, donuts and other pastries — all of which are baked onsite at an in-store bakery.

Haas Is Now A Member Of The Bühler Group

January 12, 2018 Haas Food Equipment GmbH

The Haas Group, the global market leader in the field of wafer, cookie, and confectionary production systems, is now part of the Bühler Group. After obtaining the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities, the transaction was closed in the first week of January 2018. Haas, a family-owned company that was set up over 100 years ago in Vienna, Austria, has evolved into the world’s market leader in the field of production systems for making wafers, hard and soft cookies, ice cones, cakes, and bakery products.

Whole Foods Market Opens New Midwest Distribution Center

January 12, 2018 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open a new 140,000 square foot distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The new distribution center allows the natural and organic grocer to better serve its 26 Chicagoland locations as well as an additional 34 locations across the Midwest and Eastern Canada.

Earth Fare Opens Second Location In Virginia

January 12, 2018 Earth Fare

Earth Fare, the authentic specialty organic and natural foods grocery store, today opened its newest location at 11054 Lee Highway, offering Fairfax residents the convenience of healthier, happier shopping. The store is Earth Fare’s second in the Commonwealth.

New Retailer-Branded Software Helps Shoppers Save Money, Save Time And Eat Healthy

Transformational Retail Technologies, Inc., and Mindful Meal announced a new software-as-a-service offering to help Retailers better serve shoppers digitally with a privately-branded meal planning and recipe service. Under the partnership, Transformational Retail will assist grocery retailers in integrating the Mindful Meal offering into shopper wellness programs integrating with existing online and in-store systems. Interested retailers are being sought for attractive early adopter programs.