The Kroger Co

Welcome to the new era of private-label brands in the US

You might not know it but we’re at a seminal period in the history and development of retailer or private-label…

Why suppliers need not fear the Kroger-Albertsons deal

Once the initial surprise at the deal by Kroger and Albertsons, the two largest conventional supermarket retailers in the US,…

Kroger merges with Albertsons to create $200bn US grocer

Kroger and Albertsons have confirmed market speculation in a merger of the US grocery giants with combined sales of more…

Kroger ‘in merger talks with fellow US grocer Albertsons’

Kroger and Albertsons are the subject of widespread talk over a merger of the US retail giants. Media reports were…

US grocer Kroger wants to back upcycling firms

Kroger, one of the largest food retailers in the US, is looking to put cash into companies set up to "manufacture, process…

New products – Nestle rolls out Mezeast brand in Holland; Lindt launches Nuxor chocolate range in Spain; Hooray Foods hits Whole Foods with plant-based bacon

This week's new product selection includes plant-based cheeses from Bel Group, the first meat-free chicken product from Fazenda Futuro and…

Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)

just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world's packaged food sector. *This article is…

Vertical-farm operator Infarm gets more funding

Infarm, the Germany-based vertical-farm operator, has attracted more funding to fuel its bid to "make a truly global impact". The…

Nearly half of food manufacturers, grocers have plant-based teams – research

Research just out has revealed that some 40% of food manufacturers and grocers now have dedicated teams for plant-based products.…

The US CBD products business needs a sheriff

Our columnist Victor Martino weighs up the uncertainty surrounding CBD products in the US and looks at the category's prospects…