US: Food Lion Feeds' Orange Bag campaign strengthens communities to end hunger
Food Lion Feeds' seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with Food Lion customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8mln meals ($1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks) to address food insecurity and nourish neighbors who are experiencing hunger.
Source: globenewswire.com
Canada: Freson Bros. rolls out online ordering for fresh and prepared foods
© Rogier Peterse | FreshPlaza.comCanadian independent grocer Freson Bros. has chosen Mercatus, a provider of digital engagement and commerce solutions for regional and independent grocers, on a cutting-edge online ordering platform for fresh food and prepared meals.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Sprouts Farmers Market welcomes new Poinciana store to Sunshine State
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced it will open a new store in Poinciana, Florida on Friday, April 11, located at 4730 Marigold Ave. From Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13, a variety of activities will celebrate the grand opening. A "pop-up party" out front will give guests the chance to taste seasonal produce from the tasting bar, participate in a "guess the weight" contest of an oversized piece of produce and more.
Source: sprouts.com
US: Five new must-try items from Kroger Our Brands lineup
The Kroger Co. shared it is introducing new Our Brands products, sharing five must try items hitting Kroger shelves: Private Selection® Salad Kits - Elevate a quick lunch, make an easy side dish and enjoy everything in between with six new Private Selection salad kits. These kits feature a variety of fresh, high-quality ingredients, including crisp greens, vibrant vegetables and flavorful dressings, all prepped and ready to toss together; Kroger® Brand Kettle Style Tortilla Chips; Kroger® Brand Restaurant Style Italian Dressing; Simple Truth Organic® Instant Mushroom Tea - After rave reviews for Simple Truth Organic® Mushroom Instant Coffee, customers can now enjoy Simple Truth Organic® Instant Mushroom Tea available in two blends - Black and Chai; Private Selection® Muffins.
Source: prnewswire.com
UK grocery inflation edges higher, says Kantar
British grocery price inflation edged higher in March, industry data showed, putting more pressure on consumers' budgets at a time when they are facing several other cost increases. Market researcher Kantar said annual grocery price inflation was 3.5% in the four weeks to March 23, versus 3.3% in last month's report.
Source: reuters.com
M&S invests over £50mln in North West England in eight new and improved stores, creating 300 new jobs for the region
M&S announced a £50mln investment in stores across the North west of England for the year ahead, creating 300 jobs and 100,000 total new square footage across its store estate in the area. M&S plans to open a new Food Hall in Lancashire on the North west coast in Thornton-Cleveleys, pending planning permission. The investment will triple the size of the Thornton-Cleveleys store, replacing the existing store with a 16,000 sq. foot Food Hall offering a wider range of fresh market-style M&S Food including an instore bakery, a wider selection of fruit and vegetables, and dedicated Flower and Wine Shops.
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
Austria: SPAR Academy Vienna launches Junior Fruit & Vegetable Expert training
SPAR Austria's Academy in Vienna has launched an exciting new training programme: Junior Fruit & Vegetable Experts. This marks a significant step in their education, as 55 apprentices become the first in Austria to achieve this title.
Source: spar-international.com
Dutch Shopping Awards winners announced
Last Friday, the winners of this year's prestigious Dutch Shopping Awards were announced. Online supermarket Picnic was the winner of the evening, as it won the DHL Best Online Store of the Year award.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
UK: Innocent introduces kids juicy water range
Working with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Innocent drinks has launched a new range: innocent kids juicy water, available in apples & strawberries and apples & mangoes variants.
Source: kamcity.com
Auchan Retail Romania stands out for sustainability in SEE region
Auchan Retail Romania has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability, making it the only retailer in Southeastern Europe (SEE) to feature in CNBC's '50 SDG Leaders.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Brakes launches foodservice support programme
Brakes launches large and comprehensive new 'Ways to Save' initiative aiming to support Britain's independent food businesses. 'Ways to Save' is one of the largest programmes of support that Brakes has ever run and offers a range of measures aimed at helping under-pressure food businesses, at a time when many are under threat from rising employment costs in April.
Source: fwd.co.uk
UK: Amazon, Apple, Screwfix, Tesco and comeback kid Boots flagged as elite retailers in RTS 2025 report
Amazon, Apple, Boots, Screwfix and Tesco are the elite retailers in the 2025 UK Top 500 report from RetailX Intelligence in partnership with Retail Technology Show (RTS), with Amazon becoming the only one to have retained its 'elite' retail status every year since the index was launched. Amazon secured its place in the 2025 report due to its continual investment and innovation across logistics, mobile and AI powered CX, bringing its digital technology leadership to bear across sales channels, from Amazon Fresh stores to its entertainment streaming and across its marketplace platform.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
From fresh meat to baked goods - How TikTok Shop is changing the way Brits buy groceries
© Rogier Peterse | FreshPlaza.comPicture this: you're sitting on the sofa, scrolling through TikTok, watching cat videos and viral dances, when you remember you haven't done the weekly shop. Instead of heading to your local supermarket or ordering online, you stay on the app and complete your grocery list - buying everything from fresh produce and meat to baked goods and household essentials.Source: grocerygazette.co.uk