Royal DSM to Acquire Royal CSK, Combining Complementary Strengths to Better Serve Global Dairy Industries

November 18, 2019 Royal DSM

With the acquisition of CSK, DSM will further strengthen its product portfolio and application know-how and expertise in food & beverage, in particular in the complementary area of taste, texture and bio-preservation solutions for semi-hard cheeses such as Dutch heritage cheeses Gouda and Edam.

NGA Makes New Appointments to Board of Directors and Presents Dave Jones with Industry Service Award at Fall Meetings

The National Grocers Association is pleased to announce the appointments of Amy Kirtland Executive Vice President Independents, Fresh and Exclusive Brands at KeHE Distributors and Lori Raya, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at SpartanNash to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors.

EBT and Prime Membership for Lower-Income Consumers Expands Amazon’s Competition with Walmart and Other Retailers, reports Packaged Facts

November 18, 2019 Packaged Facts

Two years ago Amazon began offering discounted Prime membership to anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, charging a monthly fee of $5.99 (instead of $10.99), and eschewing an annual fee altogether, making it easier for lower-income consumers to enjoy membership benefits.

Smart & Final Promotes Sean Mahony and Matt Reeve to Senior Vice President Roles

November 18, 2019 Smart and Final

Sean Mahony began his career at Smart & Final almost 27 years ago as a store associate, working at night while attending college. Since 2015, he has served as Group Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the company’s operations team for its 255 locations.

Kroger and Ocado Bringing 6th High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

November 18, 2019 The Kroger Co.

“Kroger is incredibly excited to construct one of our industry-leading Customer Fulfillment Centers in Pleasant Prairie, WI, in relationship with Ocado to bring fresh food to our customers faster than ever before,” said Robert Clark, Kroger’s senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing and sourcing.”Kroger is incredibly excited to construct one of our industry-leading Customer Fulfillment Centers in Pleasant Prairie, WI, in relationship with Ocado to bring fresh food to our customers faster than ever before,” said Robert Clark, Kroger’s senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing and sourcing.