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Wakefern hosts supplier summit seeking local vendors
Keasbey, NJ (Sept. 9, 2024) – Wakefern Food Corp. BB #:101244, the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that...
California Grown launches ‘The Sound of Good’ local campaign
SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2024) – Today, California Grown, a prominent advocate for California’s agricultural products and its community, partnered with its...
Fresh Thyme Market partners on local retail access program
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Thyme Market BB #:290751, a community-focused grocer, is honored to be...
USDA announces $32MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded more than $32 million for...
Walmart hires VP for GoLocal division
October 09, 2023 BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walmart BB #:143789 today announced Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery...
Kroger to increase shelf space for local products
CINCINNATI, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 announced today a commitment to make more local products...
Whole Foods reveals 2023 local program participants
Each program track provides mentorship and tailored curriculum, supporting emerging brands poised for growth AUSTIN, Texas – Whole Foods Market...
USDA awards more than $70MM in grants for local, Farm to School programs
Washington, D.C., July 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $10...
Kroger renews local supplier accelerator program
CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — America’s largest grocery retailer, The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the second year...
Meijer to hold local supplier event virtually
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today the return of its Lift Local Supplier...
SpartanNash expands specialty, local offerings through partnership
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 has expanded its specialty and local food selection for...
USDA, Colorado sign first cooperative agreement for the local procurement of food
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that it has...
Natural Grocers brings hyperlocal with hydroponic GardenBox program
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, America’s Organic Headquarters, is bringing local hydroponic, organic produce...
Giant Food launches local produce box
LANDOVER, Md., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:101106, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, today...
Kroger starts program to encourage more local grower suppliers
CINCINNATI, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator,...
Meijer to host Localization Summit for local products
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today that it will host its first virtual...
On the Road: The Fresh Market, Tampa, FL
I want to love The Fresh Market, but where’s the local? Don’t get me wrong – Texas grapefruit is amazing...
NGA: Bringing local to life
SAN DIEGO – Independent retailers have more competition than ever, but one advantage they still have is their location. They...
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