CINCINNATI and NEW YORK — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, announced today that it has selected Dentsu Aegis Network as its first integrated media agency of record after a competitive pitch process. Dentsu Aegis Network will create a team to serve Kroger called fresh@dentsu, led out of full-service media and creative agency […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Kroger Technology & Digital has been named to Computerworld magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2020. This marks the third consecutive year that Kroger’s technology and digital team has been recognized by the annual list for having an innovative, industry-leading workplace culture. This year, Kroger […]
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced a free telenutrition service to help Americans shop for, prepare and enjoy healthy fresh and non-perishable foods during the COVID-19 crisis. The free telenutrition service is the latest offering from Kroger Health’sFood as Medicine platform. During the pandemic, customers’ shopping styles, cooking preferences and […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced the launch of an expanded Dairy Rescue Program, designed to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the summer months. In partnership with its dairy cooperative suppliers and farmers across the Midwest and South, Kroger will process and donate about 200,000 gallons […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today filed its annual report on Form 10-K and announced business updates in response to the impact from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Kroger’s most urgent priority is to provide a safe environment for associates and customers, with open stores, comprehensive digital solutions and an efficiently-operating supply chain, so […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO, has been appointed to the American Heart Association (AHA) CEO Roundtable. McMullen joins more than 40 CEOs who are committed to improving the health and well-being of their employees and communities. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death […]
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 22 January 2020 – The World Economic Forum, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Rabobank, together with a growing roster of private and public sector partners have come together to launch the Food Action Alliance (FAA). The FAA brings together the international community to tackle an urgent historic challenge: to reshape […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s favorite grocer, announced today the launch of Simple Truth® Emerge™: Plant Based Fresh Meats. An expansion of Simple Truth – America’s largest natural and organic brand – Simple Truth Emerge is a line that offers fresh burger patties and grinds at more affordable prices. Available exclusively at […]
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is offering customers a new way to shop, save and make a difference during its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste 5x digital event, celebrating the company’s social impact initiative’s two-year anniversary. Now through September 17, customers can support Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, Kroger’s bold vision to end […]
The House of Commons Select Exiting the European Union Committee has published a report into the consequences of “no deal” for UK business. FDF’s Tim Rycroft gave evidence to the committee on the disastrous consequences of a no-deal exit for food and drink manufacturing. Tim Rycroft, Chief Operating Officer for the Food and Drink Federation […]