12 • May | June 2026 • abasto.com Goya Foods celebrated its 90th anniversary with a purpose. On March 31, 2026, the 90th day of the year, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States launched its annual Goya Gi- ves Day event, donating 1 million pounds of food to families and individuals across the country, in Puerto Rico, and in Spain. Goya Foods Donates 1 million Pounds of Food 90 años de historia celebra Goya March 31 was the 90th day of the 2026 calendar year 1 million pounds of food is what the company collected +100 community partners and employees joined forces to make the donations 47 millions Americans, approximately, currently live in food-insecure households, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 13.5% of households, approximately, in the country face this situation at some point during the year Starter This is where I started my first job, and this company will always hold a special place in my heart. It is an honor to work alongside this great team, and I remain committed to achieving success together during this transition.” From Ahold Delhaize to Dollar General JJ Fleeman will step down as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the end of June 2026 to pursue a new professional opportunity. Unilever and McCormick Create a Flavor Giant Unilever and McCormick have agreed to combine Unile- ver’s food business (“Unilever Foods”) with McCormick. Unilever (with brands such as Knorr, Hellmann’s, and Best Foods, among others) and Mc- Cormick (Cholula, French’s, and Old Bay, among others) are ex- pected to create a food portfolio with annual sales of approxima- tely $20 billion. Grocery Outlet Faces Federal Lawsuit Grocery Outlet is facing a law- suit after its rapid expansion led to a 27.9% drop in its stock price and the closure of 36 sto- res, serving as a warning to the industry.