Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Cos. Inc. —the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history — saying the deal is anticompetitive. In response, Kroger said blocking its merger with Albertsons will harm consumers and workers.

Kroger said its business model is to take costs out of the business and invest in lowering prices for customers. Kroger has reduced prices every year since 2003, resulting in $5 billion invested to lower prices and a 5 percent reduction in gross margin over this period.

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The 2024 Tropical Plant International Expo brought nearly 8,000 growers, landscapers, retailers and other stakeholders from all around the world to the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, to showcase the latest innovations and products in foliage, floral and tropicals.

In a significant stride toward innovation within the agricultural sector, DLJ Produce announced a strategic marketing partnership with the distinguished Royal Madera Vineyards.

The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history — Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Cos. Inc. — alleging that the deal is anticompetitive.

The FTC charges that the proposed deal will eliminate fierce competition between Kroger and Albertsons, leading to higher prices for groceries and other essential household items for millions of Americans. The loss of competition will also lead to lower quality products and services, while also narrowing consumers’ choices for where to shop for groceries.