More Apples, More Stores, More Monster Crunch: SnapDragon Apples Are Available

September 23, 2024 SnapDragon Apples

In addition to the increased harvest volume, many growers report that the apples’ color has developed nicely and the apples are trending larger than last season’s. An early spring led the trees to bloom and the fruit to set earlier than last year, driving an early harvest.

Ahold Delhaize USA and General Mills Collaborate to Decrease Value Chain Emissions

September 23, 2024 Ahold Delhaize USA

Through co-investments in priority supply sheds — or geographic growing regions where key ingredients are sourced — the two companies will support farmers as they adopt regenerative farming practices. Utilizing expertise from Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), a nonprofit member-based consortium, farmers will receive technical and financial support to implement techniques like cover cropping and nutrient management, and a combination of field sampling and modeling will estimate net greenhouse gas emissions.

Walmart Unveils its Holiday Plans with Early Shopping Deals and Affordable Meals

September 23, 2024 Walmart

Walmart is once again removing inflation to offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal at an even lower price than last year to help customers set their holiday table without compromise. This year, Walmart’s holiday meal offering serves up to 10 people and includes 28 customer favorites – everything from turkey (under $1/lb.!) and trimmings to dessert – for an incredible value of less than $7 per person.

Lunds & Byerlys Partners with Facilio to Automate Store Facility Operations and Refrigeration Compliance Management

September 23, 2024 Lunds & Byerlys

The collaboration focuses on leveraging Facilio’s integrated refrigeration compliance management solution, which addresses the EPA’s Proposed AIM Act. This upcoming regulation is expected to expand Section 608 requirements to include refrigeration appliances with 15 pounds or more of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant.

Village Super Market Announces Forthcoming Change in Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

September 23, 2024 Village Super Market

The Company also announced that the Board plans to appoint John J. Sumas as the new Chief Executive Officer and Nicholas Sumas as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors effective December 13, 2024.