Distressed Iconic Food Brand Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
An iconic Los Angeles sourdough bakery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize its business and continue as a going concern. …
Articles by Kirk O’Neil, The Street
Grain Foods Foundation Announces New Class of 2027 Trustees and Board Leadership Appointments
The new 2027 class of Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) trustees has been appointed. The new trustees, as well as the appointment of new GFF Board co-chairs and treasurer were announced by Erin Ball, Executive Director of GFF, following GFF’s Jan. 28, 2025, All-Investor and Feb. 4, 2025, Board of Trustees meetings. As GFF advances its strategic goals, these new board members will bring valuable perspectives from across the grain foods industry. …
Whole Foods Market Expands International Footprint with New U.K. Location
Whole Foods Market is expanding internationally, announcing today that a new store located at 120 King’s Road, SW3, will open on March 25, 2025. The store is the first new U.K. location for Whole Foods Market since 2014 and will serve as a premium retailer for the historic and celebrated destination of London’s King’s Road in Chelsea. …
Canadians Want Retailers to Make it Easier to Support Local Businesses Amid Trade War Threats
As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More than nine in 10 say they want stores to promote Canadian products and think grocery stores should be required to give them preferential shelf space with nearly 70 per cent wanting them to stop selling U.S. products altogether. …
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Allison Garcia as Vice President of Marketing
Heritage Grocers Group, the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailer in the country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Garcia to the position of Vice President of Marketing for Heritage Grocers Group. …