U.S. Food Alerts – October 13, 2026
Kroger to Cut 3,000 Corporate Jobs Over the next 3 Years as AI Continues to Expand
Greg Foran, CEO made a statement in a memo on October 12, 2026: https://www.reuters.com/business/kroger-plans-cut-about-third-corporate-roles-over-next-three-years-bloomberg-2026-10-12/
Albertsons Looking for over $8B from Kroger Over Merger
A lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court was filed by Albertsons for over $9.3 billion, stating a breach of agreement during the merger. By Cris Tolomia https://qz.com/albertsons-kroger-merger-lawsuit-9-billion-101226
Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Launch Proda
The two celebrities have become co-founders of the protein soda brand PRODA. The sugar-free soda offers 10 grams of whey protein in a 12-ounce can and can be found at Sprouts Farmers Market, Amazon and on the brands website: https://www.forbes.com/sites/devinparr/2026/10/13/justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biel-join-protein-soda-startup-as-co-founders/
