GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Vaccaro & Sons US: Shaw’s, Star Market truck drivers who deliver to Massachusetts stores go on strike Truckers who crisscross New England delivering food and other essentials to more than 100 Shaw’s and Star Market locations have gone on strike as they fight for a new contract. The 65 truck drivers and mechanics walking out on strike Monday morning will cause “an immediate effect” on 122 supermarkets across the region, said Business Agent Joseph Piccone of Teamsters Local Union 340 in South Portland, Maine. US: Harps holds Produce for Kids Fridays campaign To mark its fifth Produce for Kids in-store cause marketing campaign, Harps Food Stores has kicked off Produce for Kids Fridays at Harps locations through the end of August. Along with in-store signage featuring healthy, easy meal ideas for families, the independent grocer’s produce teams are serving as campaign ambassadors at Harps stores, donning Fruits & Veggies & Giving Back T-shirts every Friday while doling out $1 produce bucks coupons, enabling families to try new fruits and vegetables.