Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record-breaking $769,300 during the company’s two-week food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. Known regionally as Fill the Bus or Fill the Backpack, the campaign ran from June 3 to June 17. Customers donated at checkout with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support each store’s local Feeding America food bank partner. Companywide, customers donated $43,000 more than in 2025.

Sam’s Club and Weight Watchers announced a new collaboration to create a more connected, affordable wellness experience. The joint initiative between Sam’s Club and Weight Watchers combines expert guidance and nutrition counseling with access to affordable healthy foods, trusted pharmacy services and ongoing support, making it easier for Sam’s Club members to take meaningful steps toward achieving their wellness goals.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized methamphetamine valued at $10.79 million in a single enforcement action. The seizure occurred on July 6 at the Pharr International Bridge when CBP officers referred a commercial tractor trailer hauling a shipment manifested as cabbage for a secondary inspection. 

Giant Eagle launched its On Sale This Season pricing initiative for the summer season. Effective through Labor Day, the company will reduce and hold prices across more than 300 of the most frequently purchased products throughout its supermarkets, including family meal essentials like proteins and produce along with a variety of summer snack favorites.  

Del Monte Corp. and Treatt, a global manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredients for the flavor, fragrance and consumer goods market, launched a new range of fruit-derived extracts designed for beverage applications.

Courchesne Larose Group has completed its acquisition of The Star Group. Star Group is a respected Western Canadian fresh produce distributor with more than 35 years of history and a strong national reputation. This transaction brings together two highly complementary organizations with shared values, deep industry experience and a long-term commitment to the Canadian produce sector.