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2026
February 5, 2026 - Ahold Delhaize has been once again named as a Leading Employer for 2026, placing the company among the top 1% of employers worldwide. The recognition was announced during the Leading Employers award ceremony …
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2025
April 24, 2025 – Today, we’re proud to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day: a global initiative that aims to increase the representation of women in technology. How? By providing equal access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering …
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February 20, 2025 – At the 2025 Leading Employers event held in Frankfurt this month, Ahold Delhaize was once again recognized as being among the top 1% of employers globally. In recognition of Ahold Delhaize’s qualities as an employer, …
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January 20, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize is proud to announce that the Top Employer Institute (TEI) has recognized both the company and the majority of its great local brands as Top Employers in 2025. This certification recognizes organizations that are …
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2024
June 12, 2024 – Djordan Papilaya is a Tech Consultant at Albert Heijn where he focuses on enhancing employee experiences within the IT landscape. Beyond Djordan’s technical role, he is a board member for Ahold Delhaize Pride, one of our Business …
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, May 23, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize is entering a sponsorship with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), an international non-profit organization dedicated to hunger relief while reducing food loss and waste. Starting in July …
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April 25, 2024 – The focus of this year's Girls in ICT day is on 'Leadership', highlighting the importance of female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Therefore we want to showcase the story of Jennifer …
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April 17, 2024 – Ahold Delhaize is one of the world's largest retail companies. When considered together, its companies employ over 400,000 associates, comprising five generations, 67% of which are Millennial or younger. To make sure the voice of …
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March 5, 2024 – Behind every product in a grocery store, lies a story of aspiration and a community of people seeking to use those products. At Giant Food, one of our local brands in the U.S., the team goes beyond just selling products – they aim to …
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Our local European brands – Alfa Beta, Delhaize Serbia and Mega Image – have been certified as top employers in their markets by the Top Employers Institute. February 2, 2024 – At Ahold Delhaize we create a caring place to work, inspiring …
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January 16, 2023 – Within the U.S. more than 44 million people face hunger including one in five children*. To help address this issue, several of our great local U.S. brands do much more than sell groceries – they address food insecurity in the …
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2023
December 15, 2023 – As a proud member of the LEAD Network Europe and its Netherlands Chapter, colleagues across Ahold Delhaize business functions hosted a joint event about navigating gender diversity with the LEAD Network at our Zaandam office. …
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December 3, 2023 – Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It’s a day that serves as a reminder for the importance of disability inclusion in upholding human rights and sustainable development. The participation and …
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October 16, 2023 - During National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ahold Delhaize and its brands recognize the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the culture and achievements of the United States. As food retailers, each of our U.S. brands …
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October 13, 2023 - During National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ahold Delhaize and its brands recognize the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the culture and achievements of the United States.As food retailers, each of our U.S. brands …
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July 31, 2023 – At Ahold Delhaize we believe that supporting our associates through impactful moments in their lives creates a more inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone. Our new Gender Transition policy, which is part of our Life Events …
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June 19, 2023 – Today marks Juneteenth – a national holiday in the U.S. that commemorates the day in 1865 when the enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. This was two and a half years after the Emancipation …
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April 27, 2023 – At Ahold Delhaize and across our great local brands, we aim to be a leader in enabling seamless digital experiences for both our customers and our associates. To achieve this, we count on our great talent of our tech and ICT …
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March 9, 2023 – After the release of the first episode of Refreshing Retail season 2, it's time for episode 2! In a week where we commemorate International Women's Day (IWD), we are happy to share this all-female episode with CHRO Natalia Wallenberg …
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February 1, 2023 – For the second year in a row, our great local U.S. brand Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) is seeking certified, diverse-owned businesses nationwide for participation in a virtual program aimed at showcasing products from underrepresented …
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January 25, 2023 – Since October 2022, our Dutch e-commerce retailer bol.com, has removed hundreds of books from its total offering of tens of millions of books, due to anti-Semitic content. Today, books with anti-Semitic content are …
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January 12, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize is pleased to share that our great local U.S. brand, Food Lion, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity. Food Lion is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive …
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2022
December 5, 2022 – Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a significant milestone for one of its signature offerings: the registered dietitian program, which has officially been helping customers make healthy choices for a total of 20 …
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Ahold Delhaize’s climate targets are in line with the UN's goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C. To achieve this, the company today commits to an updated interim CO2 emissions reduction target for its entire value chain (scope 3) of …
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October 14, 2022 – At Ahold Delhaize and our great local brands, we believe in the importance of celebrating the cultures, traditions and heritage that make each of us unique. From September 15 to October 15, our U.S. brands honored National …
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July 25, 2022 – Last week, our great local U.S. brand Giant Food, announced the release of its second annual Better Neighbor Report. The report is an extensive account of Giant Food’s 2021 efforts across areas of charitable giving, education, …
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July 4, 2022 – At Ahold Delhaize, we strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture for all associates so we can actively support their contributions. For us, Pride is more than a monthlong observance, it’s a critical need to stand with the …
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Utrecht, July 1, 2022 – A fun activity book or an exciting reading book during the summer holidays can be worth its weight in gold for children's reading levels. It stimulates them to playfully engage with language. That is why bol.com is …
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June 19, 2022 – As today marks Juneteenth in the U.S., we had the opportunity to speak with Larry Scott Blackmon, Vice President for Public Affairs at FreshDirect. Larry was able to share great insight into Juneteenth, what it means to him and how …
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June 17, 2022 – At Ahold Delhaize and our great local brands, we are open for everyone. And our U.S. brand, Hannaford, is a clear example of building a diverse and inclusive culture for all associates not just during Pride Month but all year …
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