Walmart Will Combine its Store, Online Buying Teams, Company Memo Says

March 3, 2020 Melissa Repko, CNBC

Walmart is combining its teams of buyers for Walmart.com and the company’s stores as the big-box retailer aims to turn e-commerce into a profitable business, according to a company memo sent Tuesday.

Latino Food Industry Association Appoints Grocery Industry Veteran Lupillo Ramirez to Head Organization

The Latino Food Industry Association (LFIA) has announced the appointment of a seasoned grocery industry executive to the position of President of the organization.

St. Louis BattleHawks and Schnucks Deliver Pro Football’s Return to St. Louis

March 3, 2020 Schnuck Markets, Inc.

The XFL St. Louis BattleHawks and Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced today a new partnership designating Schnucks as the team’s official grocery store and the presenting partner of several BattleHawks’ community-centric programs, events and fan experiences.

Kalera Opens New Vertical Farming Facility in Orlando

March 3, 2020 Kalera

Kalera announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art growing facility in Orlando, Florida. This new facility is the highest production volume vertical farm in the Southeast.

Troy Bland Receives Vidalia President’s Award

Troy Bland, the outgoing chairman of the Vidalia Onion Committee, has been recognized for his leadership of the Vidalia onion industry.