Global avocado marketer and producer Index Fresh says the California avocado season has officially begun, timed to meet the high demand during the football playoff and bowl season. Index Fresh said that, with its strong California grower base, it is well positioned to supplement low Mexican inventories with support promotions. Mexican supply has fallen short of meeting regular weekly U.S. demand and this shortage fal...
The Kroger Family of Companies, including Southern California's Ralphs and Food4Less stores, says it has committed to raise $1 million for families affected by wildfires impacting the Los Angeles region."We strive to fulfill our purpose, to Feed the Human Spirit, every day, and especially when disaster strikes," Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said in a news release. "Our associates are always among the first...
Instacart says that, for a limited time, it is waiving the delivery fee on all grocery and daily essentials orders of $10 or more for Instacart customers in Los Angeles County, where the community is dealing with sweeping wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced evacuations.Delivery subject to availability and delivery times may be delayed, as Instacart prioritizes shopper safety, according to a news release.“W...
In a third-quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2024, Albertsons Cos. CEO Vivek Sankaran said that while the company is disappointed in the termination of a merger plan with The Kroger Co., it has continued to drive sales and customer growth through its digital capabilities.“We are a stronger company today than pre-merger, and the initiatives that have driven these results affirm our confidence in our future,” he sa...
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