Month: February 2024

AIB International: A Comprehensive Guide for Hiring Floor Food Safety Managers

February 16, 2024 AIB International

On the journey from farm to table, food and beverage products pass through many links in the supply chain, and each one presents unique vulnerabilities for contamination, adulteration, and other dangers. Each organization in the supply chain has unique responsibilities to uphold standards and maintain food safety — but this ultimately depends on the training and diligence of their frontline workers and food safety managers.  …

Entenmann’s Unveils New Brownie Drizzle Drops in Two Decadent Flavors

February 16, 2024 Entenmann's

Chocolate aficionados rejoice! Entenmann’s®, the iconic baked goods brand, announced the release of its newest innovation: Brownie Drizzle Drops. Available in two delicious flavors, Triple Chocolate and Creamy Caramel, these indulgent drops of goodness cater to all kinds of sweet tooth cravings. Made with a smooth, silky center of either rich chocolate or velvety caramel, these decadent, bite-sized brownies finished with a chocolate drizzle make for an unparalleled taste experience. …

Instacart to Lay Off 250 Employees, or About 7% of the Company, as Part of Restructuring

February 16, 2024 Hayden Field, CNBC

Instacart on Tuesday announced it would lay off about 250 employees, or roughly 7% of the company, as part of a restructuring. The news came as the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell roughly in line with analysts’ revenue estimates. …

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. to Acquire United Grocery Outlet

February 16, 2024 Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquire United Grocery Outlet (“UGO”), an extreme value, discount grocery retailer operating throughout the Southeastern United States, from affiliates of Gen Cap America, Inc. and current and former UGO management. …

Colorado Sues to Stop $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

February 16, 2024 Mike Scarcella, Reuters

Colorado’s attorney general filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block Kroger’s proposed $25 billion acquisition of rival supermarket chain Albertsons (ACI.N), opens new tab, saying consumers would be hurt, as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and other states continue to scrutinize the deal. …