Retail & FoodService

HelloFresh Brings to Life Rachel Green’s Trifle Meal Kits for FRIENDS Fans this Thanksgiving Season

November 5, 2024 HelloFresh

Inspired by the fan-favorite season six Thanksgiving episode and available for this year’s Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving gatherings, the limited-edition meal kit provides everything needed to recreate the infamous Shepherd’s pie-meets-English Trifle recipe at home, along with a custom trifle dish that’s specially designed to keep the savory ingredients strategically separated from the sweet ingredients. …

USDA Launches $15 Million Program to Promote Organic Dairy Products in Schools and Youth Programs

November 5, 2024 USDA AMS

The initiative was announced by USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt during a visit to Vermont. Funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the program will increase consumption of organic dairy products among children and young adults while creating new opportunities for small and mid-sized organic dairy producers. …

Four New Grocery Stores Opened in Louisville This Year, With 3 More on the Way

November 4, 2024 Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal

Existing grocers, such as Kroger, expanded their footprint in the market, while new competitors such as Publix established a presence. Nearly all of the new locations are in the eastern part of Jefferson County. …

Paul Adams Receives NGA Industry Service Award

November 4, 2024 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, recognized Paul Adams, Founder & CEO of Kansas-based consultancy Paul Adams & Associates. …

No Picture

SpartanNash Welcomes Djouma Barry as SVP and Chief Retail Officer

November 4, 2024 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced Djouma Barry has been hired as Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer. Barry is stepping into the position preceded by Executive Vice President, Corporate Retail Thomas Swanson as Swanson will exit and transition into a consulting arrangement at the end of year. Barry will oversee retail strategy and operations across SpartanNash’s growing retail footprint. …