Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith is an emerging journalist with a passion for the grocery and consumer products industries. Combining formal journalism training with hands-on experience in grocery operations, she brings a fresh perspective to industry reporting. Smith focuses on delivering accurate, engaging coverage that helps readers stay informed on the trends, companies, and issues shaping today's food marketplace.
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Albertsons Board Expansion: Levi Strauss Executive Harmit Singh Appointed to Board

Albertsons board expansion continues as Levi Strauss' Harmit Singh named to its…

Publix Announces 10 Executive Promotions, Three Retirements

Publix announces 10 executive promotions and three retirements across technology, industrial operations…

Grocery Prices Dip in September as Energy Costs Threaten New Inflation

Grocery prices dipped in September, but rising energy costs threaten renewed food…

Mike Rice, Former Utz Chairman and CEO, Dies at 84

Mike Rice, former chairman and CEO of Utz, has passed away at…

Kroger Layoffs: 3,000 Corporate Jobs to Be Cut as AI Reshapes Operations

Kroger layoffs will eliminate 3,000 corporate jobs over three years as the…

Ahold Delhaize Shareholders Approve Four Board Appointments

Ahold Delhaize shareholders approve four board appointments, formalizing global leadership changes ahead…

Albertsons Seeks $9.3 Billion From Kroger Over Failed Merger

Albertsons Kroger lawsuit heads to trial as Albertsons seeks more than $9.3…

Taylor Farms Suspends Seasonal Mexico Lettuce Production Following Cyclospora Outbreak

Taylor Farms responds to the cyclospora outbreak with a four-part safety plan,…

Produce Price Hikes: 10 Staples Facing Supply Pressure This Fall

Produce price hikes are hitting apples, tomatoes, lettuce, limes and more as…

Frozen Berry Recall Expands to Walmart and Trader Joe’s

The frozen berry recall expands to Walmart and Trader Joe’s as FDA…

Suzanne Fanning Named Chair of IDDBA

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin executive brings more than 25 years of marketing…

FDA Traces Massive Cyclospora Outbreak, Unveils 10-Point Prevention Plan

FDA traces the massive 2026 Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce and unveils…