Giant Food Launches New Private-Label Cook-in-Bag Product Line

January 11, 2021 Giant Food

The new line includes fourteen different meat and seafood entrees that come pre-seasoned or marinated in an oven-ready bag, keeping preparation and clean up to a minimum.

UNFI Commits to Aggressive 10-Year Targets in Waste Reduction, Climate Action, and Food Access Through the Introduction of Better for All

January 11, 2021 UNFI

In the report, UNFI not only highlights the substantial progress made in 2020, including the creation of a CEO-led executive steering committee and completion of a full materiality assessment, but also outlines its strategic and data-driven 2030 goals which will accelerate positive and critical change over the next decade.

ProAmpac Acquires Rapid Action Packaging

January 11, 2021 ProAmpac

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, today announced that it has acquired Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), a private, U.K.- based manufacturer of cellulose-based packaging products for fresh prepared and ready-to-eat foods. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

NGA Expands Government Relations Services

January 11, 2021 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today announced that it has retained the services of Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a dynamic Washington D.C.-based law and lobbying firm that will boost NGA’s advocacy capabilities. Steptoe will provide legal, regulatory and advocacy representation and expertise on a wide range of issues.

Schnucks Names Ted Schnuck New Vice President, Fresh

January 11, 2021 Schnuck Markets

Schnuck Markets, Inc. today announced Ted Schnuck has been named the company’s Vice President, Fresh leading strategy development and execution for fresh food categories including meat, seafood, bakery, produce, floral as well as deli and prepared foods.