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LOUISIANA: Grocery stores criticized by Louisiana senators for selling possibly tainted shrimp

November 10, 2025 — Louisiana Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) are worried about the safety of imported shrimp sold in major grocery stores nationwide.

The senators sent letters this week to the CEOs of Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons, saying the stores continue to sell imported shrimp that could contain Cesium-137, a radioactive substance linked to cancer and other health problems

“Ensuring that American families have access to safe, quality food is essential for us to advance President Trump’s agenda to Make America Healthy Again,” the senators wrote.

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Walmart makes more layoffs as operators worry about tariffs’ impact

July 18, 2025 — The U.S. grocery industry and seafood suppliers continued to struggle with economic challenges, as Walmart is reportedly cutting hundreds of store-support corporate employees and Kroger consolidates its Texas operations.

U.S. grocery prices rose in June, and around 80 percent of retailers and grocery suppliers believe that trade policies and tariffs will continue to impact pricing and disrupt supply chains, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s new report, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025. The report also found foodservice operators are similarly worried about higher food costs and tariffs.

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Kroger sues to challenge FTC; key union pulls support for Albertsons merger

August 20, 2024 — U.S. retailer Kroger filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) challenge of its merger with Albertsons, one week after confirming it would lower grocery prices by USD 1 billion (EUR 900 million) if the merger is approved.

Simultaneously, UFCW Local 555, a union representing grocery employees, pulled its support for the Kroger-Albertsons merger and voted to strike against Fred Meyer, a Kroger subsidiary.

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US legislators urge court to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

August 7, 2024 — Following on a ruling by a federal judge that temporarily halted a USD 25 billion (EUR 22.9 billion) merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains, a group of 25 U.S. legislators have filed an amicus brief calling for the deal to be blocked from advancing.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued to block the proposed merger in mid-February, claiming the merger of the two retail giants would eliminate competition and impact prices, especially in Colorado.

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Kroger, Albertsons divest more stores aiming to appease US Federal Trade Commission

April 28, 2024 — Soon after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued to block the USD 24.6 billion (EUR 23 billion) proposed merger between retailers Kroger and Albertsons, the two companies said that they plan to divest more stores than originally planned in an attempt to get the merger passed.

Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.-based The Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho, U.S.A.-based Albertsons Companies have amended their divestiture agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell 166 additional stores to C&S.

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Kroger-Albertsons merger could be difficult for seafood industry to swallow

September 12, 2023 — Retail analysts and consumer groups believe the pending merger between massive U.S. grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons could negatively impact seafood suppliers and shoppers, warning that, if approved, it would result in fewer options for consumers, higher prices, less competition, and the possible shuttering of smaller grocery chains.

The proposed USD 24.6 billion (EUR 22.8 billion) merger, announced last October between Boise, Idaho, U.S.A.-based Albertsons and Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.-based Kroger, would combine the forces of two companies that together operate 4,996 stores, 66 distribution centers, 52 manufacturing plants, 3,972 pharmacies, and 2,015 fuel centers across the U.S.

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US supermarkets promoting seafood meals as an affordable option

February 3, 2023 — Recognizing that more Americans are preparing meals at home to save money, some U.S. retailers are promoting their seafood meals as an affordable option.

The share of home-prepared meals rose from 78.9 percent in November to 81.5 percent in December, according to IRI’s December Consumer Sentiment survey. Conversely, the share of households that purchased restaurant meals declined from 80 percent in November to 76 percent in December, according to IRI and 210 Analytics.

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