New FMI Research: The Food Industry Increases Strategic Investments While Tackling Financial Challenges

The 75th annual report surveyed food retailers’ and suppliers’ 2023 developments and expectations for the year ahead, finding that while the industry made key strides in addressing longstanding labor and transportation capacity issues, inflation and other financial hurdles caused industry profit margins to fall to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Announces Retirement of Todd Dissinger, CFO

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. announced that Todd Dissinger, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his intention to retire on December 31, 2024. He will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until his successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition. The Company will conduct a thorough process to identify Mr. Dissinger’s successor with the assistance of an executive recruiting firm.

Hy-Vee Brings Unique Event to Kansas City for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs in September

July 8, 2024 Hy-Vee, Inc.

The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit provides small business owners learning opportunities and resources from Hy-Vee and other local business leaders to help grow their businesses. The summit, which is free and open to the public, will be held Thursday, September 12, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Meijer Doubles Milk Discount for SNAP Participants

July 8, 2024 Meijer

Midwest retailer Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants – upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk – in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages.

American Seafoods Reaffirms Focus on Business and Growth Prospects

American Seafoods Group, a global leader in sustainable proteins and one of the world’s largest at-sea processors of wild Alaska pollock and wild Pacific hake, announced that the company has paused its sale process.