Kroger Announces 2021 Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator Cohort

August 12, 2021 Kroger

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. today announced its inaugural Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator cohort – Maazah, Nona Lim, Queen Charlotte’s Pimento Cheese Royale, Simply Southern Sides, and Soupergirl.

U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Urge Biden to Roll Back Biofuel Requirements

A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods.

Kroger and Kitchen United Partner to Provide Customers On-Demand Meal Pick Up and Delivery from Popular Restaurants

August 4, 2021 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United announced a partnership to offer customers freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant food.

Kroger Names New Dallas Division President

July 29, 2021 The Dallas Morning News

Keith Shoemaker was named president of the 109-store division after the death earlier this month of Adam Wampler.

Nathan’s Famous Teams Up With Kroger and Reigning Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut For National Hot Dog Day Event in Celebration, Iconic Brand

July 22, 2021 Smithfield Foods

Legendary hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous® joined Kroger at its On the Rhine Eatery in downtown Cincinnati to celebrate National Hot Dog Day by distributing free beef franks to hungry consumers and making a largescale protein contribution to the Freestore Foodbank. The festivities comprised of a donation presentation, giveaways, interactive games and happy Cincinnatians.