Kroger, Albertsons Companies and C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC Announce an Updated and Expanded Divestiture Plan

April 22, 2024 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced that they have amended their definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022. This amended package modifies and builds on the initial divestiture package that was announced on September 8, 2023.

Hy-Vee to Acquire Strack & Van Til Food Market Chain

April 22, 2024 Hy-Vee, Inc.

The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal solutions for busy families.

New Seasons Market Champions Sustainable Agriculture Through Earth Month Celebration

April 22, 2024 New Seasons Market

During the month of April, more than 25 brands found at New Seasons Market’s 21 stores will donate ONE PERCENT of their sales to benefit Zero Foodprint, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers implement regenerative agricultural practices. In collaboration, New Seasons Market will also contribute one percent of its Partner Brand private label product sales.

SpartanNash Foundation and Special Olympics Celebrate Successful In-Store Fundraiser

April 22, 2024 SpartanNash

The in-store fundraiser occurred from March 20 through April 6. Donations support Special Olympics athletes in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Funds raised in each state are sent directly to the corresponding local Special Olympics affiliates.

Alaska Seafood Company Announces Plan to Shutter Operations at Processing Plants

April 22, 2024 Joey Klecka, KTUU

Peter Pan Seafoods, one of Alaska’s largest seafood plants, announced that it would be suspending operations indefinitely.