MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Multiple new recalls this week involve undeclared allergens, potential contamination, and safety concerns affecting a range of grocery items. Shoppers who purchased the products below should check labels carefully and follow the recall guidance provided by manufacturers and regulatory agencies. New recalls issued this week Monster Cookies (Lunds & Byerlys) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens. Product information can be cross-referenced with the store’s listing: https://www.lundsandbyerlys.com/product/l%26b-signature-monster-cookies-id-00018169481066 Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup (H-E-B) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergens. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/soup-sold-h-e-b-recalled-customer-reports-21235415.php Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup Recall date: December 9 Reason: Undec...
NEW YORK, New York - The NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show brought together two titans of grocery retail—Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, and Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons—for a standing-room-only fireside chat. This eagerly anticipated session provided an in-depth look at how two global brands are adapting to rapid changes in consumer preferences, sustainability demands, and competitive pressures. Attendees walked away with forward-thinking strategies to navigate the evolving grocery landscape. Adapting to Shifting Consumer Preferences As grocery shoppers demand greater convenience, sustainability, and personalization, both Sinclair and Baitiéh emphasized the need to meet customers where they are—both literally and figuratively. Jack Sinclair shared Sprouts Farmers Market’s strategy of launching smaller stores, approximately 23,000 square feet, to cater to modern shopping habits. Reflecting on this shift, Sinclair noted: We’re a complementary retailer as opposed to a comp...