The first Kitchen 1883 was opened in Union, Kentucky.

Four additional divisions will now offer the meal kits to customers.

Customers in Puget Sound and Portland will have the opportunity to use the service.

3Q net earnings rose to $397 million.

Donnelly will take over operations and merchandising responsibilities after Executive VP Fred Morganthall retires.

Retailer considers strategic alternatives for $4 billion business as part of Restock Kroger plan.

The first Kitchen 1883 location will be in Union, Kentucky.

More than 600 company owned grocery stores will carry the plant-based burgers.

Kroger wants compensation from all profits from the German-based retailer’s Preferred Selection brand.

The retailer cited competitive pressures and a ‘changing’ market.