CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. is acquiring retailer Giant Eagle Inc., Pittsburgh, for approximately $1.65 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in 2027.
Rachael Oatman is a Digital Media Associate Editor at MEAT+POULTRY. She specializes in the food and beverage industry, particularly focusing on agriculture, food safety, and sustainable practices, while managing the publication's digital media channels. Oatman's work has been featured in notable outlets such as Pet Food Processing, Food Business News, and Supermarket Perimeter.














