Horacio Barbeito Appointed President and CEO of Walmart Canada

August 28, 2019 Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada today announced the appointment of Horacio (Haio) Barbeito to the position of President and CEO, effective in October, pending work authorization. Barbeito joined Walmart nearly 25 years ago and developed his career through leadership roles in Argentina, the United States, Puerto Rico and Chile.

Six Additional Sprouts Farmers Markets Receive Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification

August 28, 2019 Manomet

The GSC recognizes Sprouts’ commitment to operational best practices that reduce a store’s environmental impact, reduce operating costs, and save resources. The certification for the Florida stores is the latest sustainability milestone for Sprouts, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.

Instacart Has Added H-E-B as an Online Grocery Option in Select Dallas-Fort Worth ZIP Codes

The online grocery shopping and delivery service has added H-E-B as a local option in some D-FW ZIP codes. So while the popular and largest Texas-based grocer hasn’t opened H-E-B stores in the most densely populated parts of D-FW, Instacart is bringing it here through deliveries.

FDA Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Modernizing Food Standards of Identity

August 28, 2019 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it will hold a public meeting on September 27, 2019, to give interested parties an opportunity to discuss FDA’s effort to modernize food standards of identity and to provide information about changes the FDA could make to existing standards of identity.

Lucky’s Market Adds Simple Truth Brand to All Store Locations

August 28, 2019 www.luckysmarket.com

Lucky’s Market, a natural foods grocer that offers affordable options for every day foods and specialty choices, is now carrying a variety of The Kroger Co.’s Simple Truth® products in all of its 39 stores. The high-quality natural and organic brand is free from more than 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients, and Simple Truth Organic® products meet or exceed the standards set by the National Organic Program.