National Grocers Association pushes back against $15 federal minimum wage Ahold Delhaize USA reveals latest sustainability goals Ahold Delhaize USA has revealed new health and sustainability goals as part of the retailer’s strategy to develop a more sustainable food supply chain. The new goals arrive as the company’s proprietary research shows that 43% of consumers feel sustainability is “extremely important”, up from 28% of consumers before the pandemic. The company is joining forces with Brooklyn, New York-based HowGood on an easy-to-use environmental and social-impact rating system for consumers. Canada: Grocery and Specialty Food West 2021 goes virtual It’s a new look and a new name for this year’s Grocery and Specialty Food West. The annual trade show and conference, organized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, will take place virtually on May 11 and 12 as GSF Live Retailer Connect.