Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA to Convene Industry Leaders Advancing the Future of Health at Nourishing Change

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Industry Leaders Gather in the Washington D.C. metro area in June 2027CINCINNATI, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, (NYSE: KR) Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA announced they are working together to elevate the Nourishing Change movement, advancing the future of health. Founded by Kroger Health, the initiative brings together leaders from across healthcare, retail, food, pharmacy, policy, technology, academia and community organizations. Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, will join Kroger Health and Hy-Vee as a host for the 2027 Nourishing Change Conference in Washington D.C.The announcement follows the 2026 Nourishing Change Conference co-hosted by Kroger Health and Hy-Vee in Des Moines, Iowa, which brought together more than 1,200 leaders and more than 60 emerging brands to explore solutions that help people live healthier lives. The event was another step forward in a growing movement to improve health through collaboration, innovation and action."Nourishing Change's ethos is that the challenges facing America's health system are too large for any one company to solve alone," said Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health. "When Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA stand together, it sends a clear message that improving health outcomes is important to each of our companies.. Taking this movement to Washington D.C is a natural next step in showing what's possible when industry leaders unite around a common purpose."As chronic disease trends, GLP-1 adoption and growing interest in food and health continue to reshape American healthcare, the Nourishing Change movement reflects a shared belief that some of the greatest opportunities to improve health begin in the places people visit every day. Kroger Health, Hy-Vee and Ahold Delhaize USA are working to shape the future of health by advancing ideas, relationships and solutions needed to help communities thrive."Improving access to affordable, nutritious food and supporting healthier communities is at the heart of what we do," said Marc Stolzman, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ahold Delhaize USA. "Through a family of local brands, we see every day the important role retailers play in improving access and supporting the communities they serve. As a host of Nouri...

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