National Grocers Association Response to FTC Challenge of Kroger – Albertsons Merger

February 28, 2024 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) issued the following response to the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge the merger between Kroger and Albertsons:

United Natural Foods Showcases Compelling Solutions to Help Grocery Retail Customers Thrive in Competitive Market

February 28, 2024 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. successfully wrapped up its second Spring & Summer Show of the year in Orlando, FL this week. Over the two-day event, the Company hosted more than 3,300 customers from UNFI’s U.S. East and Central regions. They connected with UNFI’s extensive community of suppliers from across North America, who were offering a wide range of conventional, fresh, natural, and organic products as well as retail solutions for the total store.

Enter Your Product Now in the 2024 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best Competition

February 28, 2024 H-E-B

H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted February 21 through April 4. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on  H-E-B shelves across the state.

AWG Brands Doubles Down on Its Commitment to Quality

February 28, 2024 Associated Wholesale Grocers

AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), is doubling down on its commitment to quality through an expanded partnership with private brand agency Daymon, an Advantage Solutions company. The quality expectations of each distinct brand within the AWG Brands product offering will be supported with this partnership and brought to life with extensive product information in Daymon’s RIVIR platform. 

Sun World’s First AUTUMNCRISP Symposium Highlights Global Crisp Collaboration

February 28, 2024 Sun World International

Licensed table grape growers representing 14 countries recently took part in Sun World International’s AUTUMNCRISP® Symposium, a first of its kind, daylong session for partners to focus on the strategic global plan for the AUTUMNCRISP® brand table grape.