Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrées with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to premium high-protein power bowls and more.
Albertsons, which operates nearly 2,300 stores across the United States, will pilot IBM Food Trust for tracing bulk Romaine lettuce from one of its distribution centers.
April 12, 2019
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, joined the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network, North Castle, N.Y., to begin piloting technology designed to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf.
Albertsons is said to be the first national grocer to implement an automated e-commerce fulfillment solution.
November 26, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, partnered with Takeoff Technologies, Boston, Mass., to pilot the micro-fulfillment center concept and Takeoff’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
The electric semis expand Albertsons’ commitment to running a safe, sustainable fleet to service its 2,300 stores nationwide.
November 9, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability and more.
The fund will utilize Greycroft’s investment expertise and connections into the early-stage technology industry and Albertsons’ grocery expertise and coast-to-coast footprint.
August 2, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, and venture capital firm Greycroft, New York, created a $50 million fund that will invest in and help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery sector.
Albertsons has an aggressive goal to ensure 100% of its Top 20 fresh and private label frozen seafood products meet the company’s stringent Responsible Seafood Policy by 2022.
March 6, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, partnered with Trace Register, a Seattle, Wash.-based provider of supply chain seafood traceability solutions, to help the retailer fulfill its Responsible Seafood Policy and Commitments.