Quality Smart Solutions Launches GRAS Experts to Protect Against Food Safety Risks

October 28, 2024 Quality Smart Solutions

Quality Smart Solutions has launched GRAS Experts, a new division aimed at tackling ingredient safety concerns and helping businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoiding recalls.

Onion Supplier Initiates Recall Related to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

October 28, 2024 FDA

While the investigation is ongoing, Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions for the affected McDonald’s locations, has initiated a voluntary recall. Recalled yellow onions were sold to additional food service customers. Customers who received recalled onions have been directly notified of the recall.

Kroger Predicts Top Five Food Trends of 2025

October 24, 2024 Kroger

The trend predictions are developed by Kroger’s industry-leading team of food experts including Our Brands’ product developers, chefs, buyers, culinary specialists and Kroger’s retail data science arm, 84.51º, for a well-rounded projection of what customers will be buzzing about for the upcoming year.

Amazon Testing New Grocery Store Format Adjacent to Chicago Whole Foods Market

October 24, 2024 NBC Chicago Staff

Amazon is attempting to attract additional grocery customers by piloting a new small-format grocery store in a River North skyscraper that already houses a Whole Foods Market location.

Empire Company Limited Expands E-Commerce Home Delivery Options Through New Partnerships With Instacart and Uber Eats 

October 24, 2024 Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited announced partnerships with Instacart and Uber Eats, providing customers with new ways to shop its stores online. These new partnerships complement Voilà, Empire’s existing online grocery home delivery service. Instacart and Uber Eats users will now see Empire banner stores on their apps in Ontario, with rollout across Canada to follow.