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Tivic Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Top 10 Medical Product Distributor for Mass Market Retail

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Biotechnology, Health Technology, Health, Walmart, Distributor, EBay, Supply chain, System, Kroger, Target

Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, announced today that it has entered a limited exclusive distribution agreement with one of the Top 10 Medical Equipment Distributors and Suppliers in the nation.

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  • Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, announced today that it has entered a limited exclusive distribution agreement with one of the Top 10 Medical Equipment Distributors and Suppliers in the nation.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, the new Distributor will have certain exclusive distribution rights for Tivic Health’s ClearUP product for Walmart, Target, eBay and Kroger, as well as non-exclusive distribution rights in other specified on-line channels.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Awards $1M Retail Agency Capacity Grant to Feeding America®

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it provided a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America® to support four food banks across the U.S. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Flint, MI), Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX), Mid-South Food Bank (Memphis, TN) and the Atlanta Community Food Bank (Atlanta, GA) are all beneficiaries of this capacity-building grant.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it provided a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America® to support four food banks across the U.S.
  • The grant will also support retail rescue programs by building agency supporters' capacity to conduct direct pick-ups and improve equitable access to nutritious food.
  • Kroger launched its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation in 2018 to support nonprofit organizations, social entrepreneurs and creative thinkers who are focused on improving food security, ending food waste and more.
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, visit here .

Law Enforcement and Industry Experts Discuss Challenges of Organized Retail Crime

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Glass, Intelligence, Growth, Frustration, RFID, Albertsons, FBI, Friction, Crime, Movement, Kroger, Theft, Access Hollywood, Violence, Wine, Online shopping

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the closing keynote of WSWA's Access Live, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America President and CEO Francis Creighton sat down with FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate to discuss organized retail crime (ORC) and cyber security, two topics faced by all three tiers of the beverage alcohol industry.

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  • "Those who are involved in organized crime like that will go where the money is," he noted.
  • Partnering with local and state law enforcement, agents build out an intelligence picture to try to get out in front of the threat.
  • Organized retail crime is more than a law enforcement issue — it's also an industry problem, and it impacts all three tiers.
  • Some of the factors influencing ORC's rise include macroeconomics and inflation, both of which create "ripe conditions for organized crime."

Dan-O's Seasoning Unveils "SEA-soning": The New Culinary Treasure for Seafood Lovers

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Multimedia, Sodium, Taste, Safeway, Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, Salmon, Seafood, Spice, Salt

Set to anchor in kitchens nationwide, SEA-SONING is crafted for seafood enthusiasts but is versatile enough to enhance a wide array of dishes.

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  • Set to anchor in kitchens nationwide, SEA-SONING is crafted for seafood enthusiasts but is versatile enough to enhance a wide array of dishes.
  • "SEA-soning is not just a product, it's a wave of innovation in the seasoning world," exclaimed Phillip Crosby, CEO of Dan-O's Seasoning.
  • For more information about SEA-soning and the Dan-O's Seasoning lineup, visit danosseasoning.com .
  • Dan-O's Seasoning can be found nationwide in over 8,000 retailers including Kroger, Walmart, Albertson's, Safeway, Publix, H-E-B, Hy-vee, and more.

CUPCAKE VINEYARDS AND NETFLIX'S "LOVE IS BLIND" ANNOUNCE CUPCAKE VINEYARDS "LOVE IS WINE" CHARDONNAY

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
IRI, Glass, SRP, CMO, Season, Albertsons, Love Is, Love Is Blind, Walmart, Wine, Kroger, Friends, Vanilla, QR, Pod, System, VOL

LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cupcake Vineyards and Netflix announce the launch of Cupcake Vineyards "Love Is Wine" Chardonnay ahead of the Season Six premiere of hit reality dating series, "Love Is Blind" on February 14th. Available in stores and online starting February 1st, the limited-edition bottles are inspired by the unmistakable golden goblets featured on the show. Cupcake Vineyards and "Love is Blind" are the perfect pairing for this unique collaboration, as Cupcake Vineyards is the #1 premium wine brand* by volume and "Love Is Blind" is one of the most popular unscripted series.

Key Points: 
  • Cupcake Vineyards and "Love is Blind" are the perfect pairing for this unique collaboration, as Cupcake Vineyards is the #1 premium wine brand* by volume and "Love Is Blind" is one of the most popular unscripted series.
  • Building on this question, the series and Cupcake Vineyards are collaborating  to ask a new question: "Is love truly…wine?"
  • In a fun twist, the campaign reveals the 'mystery paramour' the alumni cast members have been falling for is the Cupcake Vineyards "Love Is Wine" Chardonnay.
  • The notes of creamy butter, apricot, apple, and a touch of vanilla perfectly complement the high-end, glossy-finished Cupcake Vineyards "Love Is Wine" bottle.

Abbott Launches New PROTALITY™ Brand to Support Adults on Their Weight Loss Journey

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition.
  • We understand that a weight loss journey can be challenging, which is why we're launching the PROTALITY brand to give adults nutritional products with an excellent source of high-quality protein and nutrients to support muscle health.''
  • Each PROTALITY shake has key nutrients to support weight loss journeys:
    ''As people start to see results from their weight loss programs, many look for ways to maintain progress, including their nutrition goals,'' added Williams.
  • Individuals on a weight loss journey should always discuss their nutritional plan with their healthcare provider.

Instacart Expands Online SNAP Acceptance to Reach 96% of SNAP Households Nationwide with Same-day Grocery Delivery

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Schnucks, Kroger, Gordon Food Service, Share Our Strength, Roundy's, University, USDA, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, EBT, Caregiver, SNAP, QFC, Research

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a series of retail expansions that will allow customers to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to shop online for groceries for same-day delivery from Food City, Gordon Food Service, Hy-Vee, Schnucks, and additional Kroger banners including Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, Marianos, Metro Market, Pick n' Save, Smith's and QFC. The new retail expansions help make groceries more accessible to more SNAP families, allowing them to save time and maximize their budgets. Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance from more than 170 retail banners spanning more than 14,000 stores, reaching 96% of SNAP households in the U.S.1

Key Points: 
  • The new retail expansions help make groceries more accessible to more SNAP families, allowing them to save time and maximize their budgets.
  • Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance from more than 170 retail banners spanning more than 14,000 stores, reaching 96% of SNAP households in the U.S.1
    Research published by No Kid Hungry, the University of Kentucky, and Instacart revealed that online grocery shopping offers significant advantages for low-income households, including SNAP families.
  • To use SNAP benefits to shop from the more than 170 retail banners available on Instacart, customers can simply add their SNAP payment card to their Instacart profile.
  • With Instacart+, households can access free delivery and pickup on orders over $35, 5% credit back on eligible pickup orders, and reduced service fees on every order.

FreshRealm Continues Transformation of the Fresh Meals Category with Acquisition of U.S. Marley Spoon Operational Assets

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Kroger, Amazon Fresh, Blue Apron, Food, Partnership, Medicine, MS1, Walmart, Economics, Acquisition, Meal, Food industry, Restaurant, Growth, Food delivery

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. , Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FreshRealm, the national Fresh Meals platform, has today announced its acquisition of the operational assets of Marley Spoon (MS1.DE, MS1 GY) – a leading global subscription-based meal kit provider. FreshRealm will take over all of Marley Spoon's U.S. operational and supply chain infrastructure, integrating them into its U.S.-based network. The $24M transaction includes Marley Spoon's transfer to FreshRealm of three production and fulfillment facilities in Newark, NJ, Tracy, CA, and Dallas, TX. Marley Spoon forecasts the deal to increase margin and reduce cost. Concurrently, Marley Spoon is acquiring bistroMD, a food as medicine subscription service that provides convenient, ready to eat, gourmet meals for health-conscious consumers, which will also join the FreshRealm platform. After closing FreshRealm will fulfill all orders for Marley Spoon U.S. customers nationwide, including for its bistroMD, Martha & Marley Spoon, and Dinnerly brands.

Key Points: 
  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. , Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FreshRealm , the national Fresh Meals platform, has today announced its acquisition of the operational assets of Marley Spoon (MS1.DE, MS1 GY) – a leading global subscription-based meal kit provider.
  • FreshRealm will take over all of Marley Spoon's U.S. operational and supply chain infrastructure, integrating them into its U.S.-based network.
  • After closing FreshRealm will fulfill all orders for Marley Spoon U.S. customers nationwide, including for its bistroMD, Martha & Marley Spoon, and Dinnerly brands.
  • FreshRealm's optimized, channel-agnostic, end-to-end Fresh Meals platform offers services for direct-to-consumer, brick and mortar food retailers, restaurants, and other Fresh Meals providers.

Big as Texas: Gotham Greens Expands With Dallas Metro Greenhouse Opening

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Sprouts, Weather, Farm, Seedling, Kroger, Taste, Food, Professional corporation, Sprouts Farmers Market, Risk, Sweetgreen, Water, GMO, Green Goddess, Gotham Greens, Transport, GO, Lettuce, Amazon Fresh, Plant, Automation, Restaurant, Agriculture, Whole Foods Market, Data science, Renewable energy

“At Gotham Greens, we’re committed to growing more with less, especially as changing climates are creating less favorable growing conditions across the country.

Key Points: 
  • “At Gotham Greens, we’re committed to growing more with less, especially as changing climates are creating less favorable growing conditions across the country.
  • In addition to grocery stores, Gotham Greens products also are available at foodservice customers through distributors such as Hardie’s Fresh Foods.
  • Consumers may have already enjoyed a taste of Gotham Greens products at restaurants including Sweetgreen and Zoe Tong, which featured Gotham Greens Vegan Pesto as part of a recent collaboration during Austin City Limits.
  • For more information on Gotham Greens, its greenhouses and its products, please visit gothamgreens.com .

DayDayCook Provides Financial Update and Corporate Highlights

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Sprouts, Kroger, Target, GLI, DDC, Costco, RTC, Safeway, Acquisition, IPO, Mergers and acquisitions, Whole Foods Market, Growth, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DDC Enterprise, Ltd., (NYSEAM: DDC) (“DayDayCook,” “DDC,” or the “Company”), a leading content-driven food consumer brand, provides a financial and corporate update coincident with the filing of the Company’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DDC Enterprise, Ltd., (NYSEAM: DDC) (“DayDayCook,” “DDC,” or the “Company”), a leading content-driven food consumer brand, provides a financial and corporate update coincident with the filing of the Company’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • These financial results are for periods prior to DayDayCook’s IPO in November of 2023.
  • We are very excited about our recent acquisitions as well as the significant number of opportunities we see in the U.S. and international markets.
  • As a newly listed company, we are focused on executing our growth strategy to deliver value for our shareholders.”