Phononic and ShopRite Announce Successful Launch of Innovative New Approach to Curbside Grocery Pickup and Delivery

January 26, 2024 Phononic

Phononic, a global leader in sustainable solid state cooling, and ShopRite, the supermarket banner that is part of Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative, today announced the successful launch of 2nd Generation ACS (Active Cooling Solutions) Freezer and Refrigerator Totes at a ShopRite location in New York.

Augmodo Wins FMItech Pitch Competition

January 26, 2024 FMI

FMI – The Food Industry Association announces Augmodo as the champion of the third-annual FMItech Pitch Competition live at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Three finalists presented their food retail technology start-up solutions and event attendees voted on the winner.

Fresh Thyme Market and Naturally Chicago Partner on Locally Made Retail Access Program

January 26, 2024 Fresh Thyme Market

Fresh Thyme Market, a community-focused grocer, is honored to be the first grocery partner of Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program. This partnership, combined with other community efforts, helps Fresh Thyme Market expand its local assortment on shelves and furthers its mission of giving back to the communities it serves.

Comprehensive Education Agenda Drives 2024 NGA Show 

January 26, 2024 National Grocers Association

With more than 30 educational workshops and sessions led by a lengthy roster of industry experts, the 2024 NGA Show offers highly specialized content designed specifically for independent grocers.

Chilean Stone Fruit Committee Forecasts 15% Increase in Volume

January 26, 2024 Frutas De Chile N. A.

The Frutas de Chile Stone Fruit Committee has released a new estimate for this season, including Nectarines, Japanese Plums, European Plums, and Peaches. Forty-four companies, representing 84% of Chile’s global stone fruit exports last season, contributed to the estimate.