Ultrafast Grocery Delivery Service Buyk Expands to Chicago, Targets Rapid Expansion Across US in 2022

December 30, 2021 Buyk

Buyk, a real-time retail grocery delivery service that promises to deliver essential food, drink and other necessities to your door within 15 minutes with no delivery fee and no minimum spend, has announced the official launch of its service in Chicago with plans of further expansion across various US geographies in 2022.

Southeastern Grocers Concludes 2021 with Nearly 80 Store Improvements and $5.5M Donated Back into the Community

December 30, 2021 Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is concluding the year by celebrating its wins both for its customers and the community. Over the course of the year, the grocer has remained resilient in offering the best shopping experience for its customers with more than 70% of its total store footprint refreshed to date, has added value and savings through new products and offerings and has remained a committed community partner by donating more than $5.5 million back into the community to support neighbors in need.

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Ahold Delhaize Announces that bol.Com Acquires a Majority Stake in Delivery Expert Cycloon

December 30, 2021 Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize announces that bol.com, its online retailer in the Benelux, enters into a strategic alliance with delivery expert Cycloon. The parties intend to jointly accelerate the growth of Cycloon and share the ambition to make delivery more sustainable and social.

Sun World Expands Footprint in North America

December 30, 2021 Sun World International

Sun World International LLC (Sun World) today announced it has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include stone fruit marketer, Trinity Fruit, and licensed importers, Capespan North America and Jac. Vandenberg.

USDA Announces Virtual Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Meeting

December 30, 2021 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing the meeting, which is open to the public.