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Kroger Health (NYSE: KR), with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Participating Kroger Family of Pharmacies will accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches outside stores from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. local time (no medications accepted inside stores; acceptance of liquids/gels/patches may vary by location).

Kroger Health has hosted take back events since 2018 and reports collecting more than 220,000 pounds of medication and serving over 86,000 visitors to date. A full list of locations is available on Kroger Health's website.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) marks the 25th anniversary of its Private Selection brand, a portfolio Kroger values at $2.9+ billion with more than 3,600 unique items and seasonal releases since 2000.

To celebrate, Kroger is offering 4X Fuel Points on all Private Selection purchases through November 4, 2025 (digital coupon or paper coupon available). Select Kroger Family of Stores will host in-store Private Selection tasting events from October 11–19, 2025. The announcement highlights several 2025 product introductions, including Mini Seedless Cucumbers, Peanut Butter Cups, Fire Roasted Poblano Ranch Dressing, Premium Skillet Penne Primavera & Chicken, Spicy Maple Bourbon Pickle Chips, and a Grab & Go American Sandwich Combo.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) voluntarily recalled two deli pasta salads — Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad — sold between Aug 29, 2025 and Oct 2, 2025 at deli counters and grab‑n‑go cases in 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores across 26 states.

The recall follows Fresh Creative Foods' supplier Nate's Fine Foods recalling bowtie and penne pasta for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date. Kroger removed affected items, activated customer notification via receipt messages and emails, and offers full refunds or replacements.

Customers with concerns may call 1‑800‑KROGERS (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. ET; Sat–Sun 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET).

Kroger Health (NYSE: KR) and Hy-Vee have announced their collaboration to co-host the second annual Nourishing Change Conference from June 2-4, 2026, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The conference aims to unite healthcare and retail industry leaders to advance nationwide health outcomes.

The event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an Emerging Brands competition. Kroger Health operates over 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and 220 clinics in 9 states, serving 17 million customers annually. Hy-Vee operates more than 560 business units across nine Midwestern states with annual sales exceeding $14 billion.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) and DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) announced a major expansion of their partnership to offer nationwide grocery delivery starting October 1, 2025. The collaboration will enable delivery from nearly 2,700 Kroger stores through the DoorDash platform, providing customers access to Kroger's complete grocery assortment in as little as one hour.

The partnership integrates Kroger's deals, affordability, and loyalty program discounts into the DoorDash app, covering popular banners like Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter. DoorDash currently serves over 42 million monthly active users globally, with more than 25% of users ordering from new verticals including grocery in Q2 2025.

Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of Kroger (NYSE:KR), has achieved a significant milestone in its partnership with Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina, raising over $1 million since 2013. This fundraising achievement has enabled the granting of more than 100 wishes for children with critical illnesses.

The partnership demonstrates Harris Teeter's community engagement through various initiatives, including an annual fall cornhole tournament with vendor partners. In 2024, Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina granted 430 wishes, contributing to their total of over 6,500 wishes granted since 1985.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) is celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day with a special promotion offering customers a free half-gallon of Kroger Brand Chocolate Milk on September 26-27, 2025. The offer will be available through a digital coupon at Kroger.com for in-store redemption or pickup and delivery.

The company's chocolate milk brand, introduced in 1999, produces over 15 million gallons annually across 14 dairy facilities. Some divisions are excluded from the promotion but will offer a free box of Kroger Brand Cereal with the purchase of chocolate milk instead.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025.

The company's quarterly dividend demonstrates strong growth, with a 13% compounded annual growth rate since its reinstatement in 2006. Kroger maintains a balanced capital allocation strategy, focusing on business investment, maintaining investment grade debt rating, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has launched "Heroes Fight Hunger," a nationwide food drive initiative in partnership with first responders during Hunger Action Month this September. The campaign allows customers to donate non-perishable food items at select locations to support local food banks and pantries.

Since 2017, Kroger has contributed over 3.9 billion meals and $1.8 billion in food and funds for hunger relief. Through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation's annual campaign, the company raised $432,000 during last year's Hunger Action Month through customer round-up donations, with all September proceeds supporting the Feeding America network.