NCC Automated Systems, a trusted provider of custom conveyor and material handling solutions, recently delivered a high-capacity Z-Incline Conveyor engineered for fresh mushroom production, capable of moving up to 42,000 pounds of product per hour while maintaining gentle handling and sanitary design standards.

Imported grapes are arriving and are ready for promotion in weekly produce ads. New crop Peruvian grapes are showing outstanding color, sizing and are full of flavorful eating quality. The Chilean grapes will also be arriving regularly as well, opening the market for some great ad promotions.

Simbe launched Tally 4.0, the most advanced generation of its shelf-scanning robot and the flagship data capture method of its Store Intelligence platform. Built on a decade of partnership with the world’s leading retailers and cutting edge technology organizations, Tally 4.0 introduces major advancements in runtime, vision, sensing and edge AI, turning every shelf into a real-time source of ground truth.

As ALDI enters its 50th year in the United States, the retailer is doubling down on its nationwide expansion, announcing plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026. Over the next five years ALDI also plans on entering Colorado for the first time, continued growth in Southeast and West markets, and will open three new distribution centers across the country.

With its increased footprint, by the end of 2026 ALDI will operate a total store count of nearly 2,800, pushing it closer to its goal of 3,200 stores by the end of 2028. 

From leaping into freezing waters to looping little bows on gifts for foster children, Stemilt staff participated in community events that contributed to making a positive difference to the health, wellness and education of the Wenatchee Valley in 2025.

United Supermarkets brought its 28-Day Challenge campaign back to the United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos banners. The program, first launched in January 2023 and repeated in 2025, features a series of interactive games and actions linked to customers’ Rewards! loyalty accounts. 

The program, which is much loved by shoppers, was designed by United’s health-and-wellness team to help users meet their wellness goals. The program was developed in partnership with TCC Global, a leading loyalty solution provider.