Gov. Kemp: CJ Foodville to Invest $47 Million in Hall County

CJ Foodville Corp., a subsidiary of South Korea-based CJ Group, is planning a $47 million bakery and food processing facility, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s Sept. 5 announcement.

Texture Maker brings Asian Desserts Trend to Europe with Chewco Baking Solutions

September 7, 2023 Texture Maker

Tapioca starch-based ingredient specialist Texture Maker is pleased to introduce Chewco, an enticing collection of baking mixes that brings the delightful flavors of Asian desserts to Europe’s B2B bakery market. The company will showcase these unique baking mixes alongside brand new KaaS services at the upcoming IBA Trade Show in Germany, inviting industry professionals to discover exciting products and explore potential collaborations.

Giant Eagle Partners With Instacart To Power Same-Day Delivery Chainwide

September 7, 2023 Instacart

Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Giant Eagle, one of the nation’s leading multi-format food retailers, today announced a chainwide partnership to power same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from more than 200 grocery stores across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Maryland.

Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America Release Program Impact Results and Expand Good Food for All to Four Additional Cities

September 7, 2023 Instacart

Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the nation’s leading nonprofit working to improve the food landscape in pursuit of health equity, today released impact results from their first Good Food for All partnership in Indianapolis, proving the efficacy of produce stipends to address food insecurity.

SpartanNash Leveraging AI Technology to Predict Shopper Demand, Decrease Waste 

September 7, 2023 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash is expanding its use of Upshop’s Magic™ Inventory and replenishment optimization application, to consolidate its ordering systems, maintain planogram integrity and assist with merchandising reset planning in both the center store and the produce department. The system also provides store Associates with a real-time, comprehensive view of the store’s stock to maximize assortment for guests, while at the same time reducing waste.