The total online grocery market generated $8.7 billion in sales during February, a gain of 8.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago, according to a recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopping survey.

Pickup, the largest segment of eGrocery, grew 6 percent versus a year ago, generated $4 billion in sales and accounted for 47 percent of the total sales during the month. Delivery reported a year-over-year gain of 37 percent, which equated to $3.2 billion, capturing 37 percent share of eGrocery spending.  Ship-to-home, which was the largest segment pre-COVID-19 with over 40

Frutura has signed an agreement to acquire Uruguay-based Citrícola Salteña, a global supplier and marketer of high-quality citrus and juice. The company will be renamed Frutura Uruguay. This follows Frutura's 2021 acquisition of Peru’s Agrícola Don Ricardo.

The agreement to acquire is the result of an auction of assets through block sale. Frutura was notified that they were among qualified bidders on March 8 and the auction was held in Montevideo on March 15. Citrícola Salteña requested a bankruptcy action in 2019 and the Commercial Defense League has served as the court-appointed trustee

Giant Food announced that its Giant Pickup service is now free and available same-day within four hours of purchase at all 159 Giant Pickup locations.

The company said it continues to invest in its omnichannel strategy, ensuring value across its in-store and online offerings, including pickup and delivery. Last year Giant eliminated minimum order requirements for all Giant Pickup orders. Minimum order requirements for Giant Delivers were halved and delivery fees were eliminated for midweek orders and reduced significantly for popular Friday-Monday dates.

"Ecommerce demand continues to

Walmart Inc. plans today to make Toronto, ON, and Atlanta two new Walmart Global Tech hubs because of their growing tech presence, connection to Walmart and broad and diverse local talent. The expansion is part of Walmart Global Tech’s plan to hire more than 5,000 associates globally this fiscal year.

Walmart Global Tech plans to make Toronto one of its larger hubs, with hundreds of new jobs over time. The initial hiring phase is expected to include 45 full-time roles in software development, technical program management and product management. Initial hiring in Atlanta is expected to include

The Hunts Point Produce market is on its way to being bigger and better than ever, thanks to an injection of $140 million courtesy of an economic recovery blueprint introduced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

According to Adams, $100 million has been earmarked for improving the Hunts Point Produce Market infrastructure, while another $40 million will go to the parks and other infrastructure in surrounding areas.   

“The Hunts Point Produce Market is not only one of the most vital resources in the city’s food supply system, but also a crucial fixture for the Bronx’s communities and economy

Mark Smith, general manager of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, was selected by the National Association of Produce Market Managers as Market Manager of the Year at its annual conference, held this month in New Orleans.

NAPMM’s Market Manager of the Year award winner is selected annually by the NAPMM executive board and recognizes a market manager for their work and accomplishments at their respective market. All entries are judged on overall accomplishments, with measurable outcomes being heavily weighed.

“Mark was a clear choice for this award,” said James R. Farr, NAPMM