Kroger and Loop Announce Exclusive Grocery Retail Partnership

May 22, 2019 Kroger

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Loop, the revolutionary circular e-commerce platform developed by TerraCycle, today announced an exclusive grocery retail partnership agreement in the United States, advancing Kroger’s zero-waste vision by reducing single-use plastics in the environment.

South Side Chef John Meyer Opening Rouxster’s Cookhouse in Mariano’s Stores

Nashville-style hot chicken, jerk chicken and fried-catfish sandwiches are coming to Mariano’s grocery stores. Rouxster’s Cookhouse, Mariano’s latest in-store restaurant concept, opens Thursday at the chain’s Park Ridge location (1900 S. Cumberland Ave.).

The Coastal Companies Welcomes Hearn Kirkwood into its Portfolio

May 22, 2019 The Coastal Companies

The Coastal Companies, the Mid-Atlantic’s leading regional produce distributor and processor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announces today its acquisition of Hearn Kirkwood – a company with a strong history in food distribution and processing, and known for its extensive line of innovative prepared foods.

Independent Grocery Stores on Mercato.com Realize Significant Online Sales Growth Despite Increased Competition

May 22, 2019 Mercato

Recent data from Mercato, the online ordering and delivery marketplace for independent grocers, shows that the platform is helping food retailers significantly increase online sales, with some more than tripling year-over-year.

Crunch Pak First to Market Value-Added Fresh Pears

May 22, 2019 Crunch Pak

Crunch Pak®, the sliced apples specialist, is extending its expertise in the value-added space to a new to the world item – fresh sliced, peeled and diced pears.