2023 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Report Reveals Fewer Shoppers Cutting Back on Items Purchased Despite Higher Prices

April 18, 2023 FMI

A survey of grocery shoppers’ spending habits and attitudes by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group, reveals that while U.S. shoppers remain concerned about rising food prices, consumers are less likely to cut back on the number of items they purchase.

Loblaw Companies Limited Announces Senior Management Changes, Effective by Q1 2024

April 18, 2023 Loblaw Companies

George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited jointly announced today the appointment of Mr. Per Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw. Mr. Bank will formally join the company by Q1 2024. The appointment follows a global talent search initiated in August 2022 in anticipation of Robert Sawyer’s planned retirement as Loblaw’s Chief Operating Officer at the end of 2023.

RM2 Welcomes Wayne Cochran as Chief Operating Officer

April 18, 2023 RM2

RM2 is pleased to announce that Wayne Cochran has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Wayne brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in high-growth operations and is particularly skilled at optimizing manufacturing processes rapidly to meet demand. Wayne has an exceptional track record of leading large organizations and programs with complex supply chains across multiple geographies. He is also known for his ability to build and lead effective teams, delivering improvement in financial and operational performance metrics.

Applications Now Open: FreshDirect Launches Small Brand Incubator Program

April 18, 2023 FreshDirect

Calling all early-stage food brands looking to take their business to the next level. FreshDirect is launching a one-year pilot program where they will work with emerging and diverse-owned businesses to help them grow their brands.

Save Foods’ CEO Releases Letter to Stockholders

April 18, 2023 Save Foods

Save Foods, Inc., an agri-food tech company specializing in eco crop protection that helps to reduce food waste and ensure food safety, published a letter to its stockholders from David Palach, CEO of Save Foods: