Month: April 2023

Loblaw rolls out first battery electric transport truck, a major milestone toward its goal of a carbon-neutral fleet

April 17, 2023 Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw”) has achieved a significant milestone in its net-zero carbon emissions strategy, with the rollout of its first heavy-duty fully electric transport truck. The vehicle is a battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) – the first series production eCascadia handed over to a customer in Canada, and one of five Loblaw expects to put into service in the months ahead. In 2017, Loblaw pledged that by 2030 it would decarbonize its fleet of more than 160 company-owned day-cab trucks. …

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SpartanNash Welcomes Arpen Shah as VP, Merchandising Strategy and Analytics

April 17, 2023 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash announced the hire of Arpen Shah as Vice President, Merchandising Strategy and Analytics. Shah will be responsible for merchandising strategy and analytics for the overall merchandising business. He will also lead promotional planning, shelf technology, category management and merchandising data analytics. …

United Natural Foods Helps Emerging Brands Successfully Grow and Scale Their Business

April 17, 2023 United Natural Foods

With consumers looking for new food experiences in addition to connecting with brands that share similar values, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) is leveraging the scale of its distribution network to help emerging brands expand distribution with UNFI’s diverse customer base and better reach North American consumers. …

The 2023 California Avocado Season Is Officially Here

April 17, 2023 California Avocado Commission

The California Avocado Commission announces the kickoff to the 2023 season with fresh, delicious fruit available now through summer. From smoothies and salads to dips and desserts, everyone’s favorite California avocados are packed with flavor and nutrients, and are a versatile staple in any diet. …

The Elite Apple Company and Honeybear Brands: An Ideal Marketing Duo

April 17, 2023 Honeybear Brands

Elite Apple Company will be joining forces with Honeybear Brands® to market its apple varieties with the retailer in mind. The Elite Apple Company is a privately-held, grower-owned production facility located in Sparta, Michigan, the heart of Michigan’s apple country. For more than 40 years, the family of growers, which make up The Elite Apple Company have been growing premium apples on “The Ridge”. …