How the Food Industry Prepares to Keep Shelves Stocked

We continue to experience a convergence of challenges in this country – the COVID-19 pandemic; a historic hurricane and fire season; economic distress; and heightened political and social expression – all of which are influencing changes in the way the public eats and shops.

Publix Continues to Show Double-Digit Growth During Pandemic

November 5, 2020 Kevin Bouffard, The Ledger

Publix Super Markets Inc. continued to benefit from the nationwide surge in grocery sales stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, although at a slightly diminished pace.

British Online Grocer Ocado, Known For Its Automated Warehouses, Acquires Two U.S. Robotics Companies

November 5, 2020 JEREMY KAHN,

Ocado, the U.K. online grocer that has increasingly sold its e-commerce and automated warehouse technology to other supermarkets around the world, has acquired two U.S. robotics companies.

Ukrop’s Executives Eager Yet Anxious About Opening Food Hall in Henrico in Early December

Robert S. “Bobby” Ukrop and his son-in-law Scott Aronson are excited about next month’s planned opening of the Ukrop’s Market Hall.

Hazel Tech to Host First Annual Mango Quality Summit

November 5, 2020 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and fight food waste, announces the launch of the first ever virtual Mango Quality Summit.