Kroger, Albertsons plan to sell over 400 stores to C&S Wholesale for nearly $2 billion: Report

Kroger and Albertsons supermarkets are in talks to sell more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers for nearly $2 billion as part of their proposed $25 billion merger.

SpartanNash Promotes Bennett Morgan to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer

September 7, 2023 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash announced the promotion of Bennett Morgan to Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. Morgan joined SpartanNash in January 2022 as Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. He leads fresh, center store and pharmacy merchandising, category management, pricing, promotions and master data management. 

Allegiance Retail Services Executive Appointments Support Store Growth

September 7, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services announces the appointment of Michael Conese as Vice President of Perishable Merchandising. In a related move, Dean Holmquist, formerly Vice President of Perishable Merchandising, has been appointed Vice President of Store Operations

Wonderful Pistachios Launches First New In-Shell Flavor in 10 years: Seasoned Salt

September 7, 2023 The Wonderful Company

For the first time in over 10 years, Wonderful® Pistachios invites consumers to Get Crackin’ with its newest In-Shell flavor: Seasoned Salt. Rolling out at retailers across the U.S., Wonderful Pistachios’ new In-Shell Seasoned Salt flavor adds zest to every snacking occasion with a blend of savory seasonings accented with garlic, onion, and paprika.

Revol Greens Engages Frank Yiannas, Food Safety Expert to Advise on Food Safety Practices

September 7, 2023 Revol Greens

Revol Greens, a prominent leader in sustainable greenhouse grown leafy greens production, is excited to announce the appointment of Frank Yiannas as an advisor for food safety. Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a distinguished figure in the field of food safety, will serve as a food safety consultant for the company.