Solina Expands North America Presence with 2 Strategic Acquisitions

February 6, 2025 Solina

Solina announces the acquisition of two prominent U.S.-based companies: Advanced Food Systems, Inc. (“AFS”) and Sokol Custom Food Ingredients (“Sokol”). These strategic acquisitions highlight Solina’s commitment to strengthening our presence in North America and taking a leading role in the region’s food industry.

Kroger and PepsiCo Come Together to Support Food Security and Uplift National Family Meals Month at FMI Foundation Cook Off

February 6, 2025 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. and PepsiCo Inc announced their team of chefs took home a Gold Mitt Award for Chef’s Choice in the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation’s Stir it Up! culinary event held during the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Celebrating ten years of National Family Meals Month, and to support food security within our communities, retailers and suppliers were tasked with embracing the theme, “What’s for Dinner? Dishing up New Family Flavors.”

How Trader Joe’s Branding Style Made the Grocery Chain Beloved

Trader Joe’s is a marketing genius. All of their stores are presented in a tropical, “tiki-themed” style. Yes, the Americanization of polynesian culture is central to the Trader Joe’s look. Fresh produce is almost always the first thing you see when walking into the store. 

Sprouts Farmers Market to Expand Florida Footprint in 2025

The new store openings highlight Sprouts’ mission to invest in local communities and make high-quality and natural foods accessible to families. The new locations will offer Sprouts’ selection of fresh and organic produce, responsibly sourced meat and seafood, and a wide assortment of innovative, and better-for-you products. 

Unifor Urges Canada’s Grocers to Prioritize Made-in-Canada Goods

February 6, 2025 Unifor

In a letter to the CEOs of Empire, Loblaw and Metro, Unifor National President Lana Payne encouraged the grocers to make it easier for shoppers to identify made in Canada products on their shelves to support domestic industries and protect jobs.