Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Hannaford digital outage
Hannaford’s digital outage was continuing after a cyber attack on its parent company.
2026
Class action lawsuit filed against Hannaford over 'sustainable' seafood claims
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in New York accuses supermarket chain Hannaford of displaying signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood while actually selling industrially farmed salmon that allegedly harms marine ecosystems. The complaint contends Hannaford's farmed salmon suppliers produce nutrient pollution creating ocean dead zones, use chemicals, drugs and pesticides that harm aquatic species, and manage net pens in ways that cause mass salmon mortality events, practices that 'no reasonable consumer' would consider sustainable; the 76-page filing includes photos of in-store signs advertising sustainable seafood. Hannaford's parent company is Ahold Delhaize.
2026
Hannaford app and website offline amid security issue
Hannaford's mobile app and website were offline while its parent company addressed a security issue, according to a Portland Press Herald report. The source describes the problem only as a "security issue" and does not specify its nature.
2026
Hannaford app goes dark as parent company shuts down systems after hack
Hannaford's mobile app went offline after the grocery chain's parent company shut down systems following a hack, disrupting the retailer's digital service.
2026
Hannaford's parent company takes precautions following cybersecurity incident
WABI reported that Hannaford's parent company is taking precautions following a cybersecurity incident. The report does not specify the nature of the incident.
2026
Ahold Delhaize reports network security incident, takes systems offline; Albert Heijn deliveries halted
Ahold Delhaize separately reported a network security issue and took several systems offline as a precaution. Its Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn said grocery deliveries were unavailable because of a cybersecurity incident; online orders account for approximately 10 percent of Albert Heijn sales while physical stores remained open. Websites for US chains Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and Food Lion also displayed temporary outage notices. Ahold Delhaize said there was no reason to link its incident with the French refrigeration attacks.
2026
Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products
Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-containing prepared foods over salmonella risk
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled prepared foods containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, across about 20 U.S. states after distributor Coast Citrus notified it of a fresh jalapeño recall; products were sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's and Hannaford. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from a Sinaloa farm identified as a potential source of the salmonella outbreak, and no illnesses had been linked to its recalled products.
2026
Hannaford recalls ground beef in Lincoln, Maine over foreign material
Hannaford's Lincoln, Maine store recalled packages of Hannaford-brand 80% and 85% lean ground beef purchased between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday because the products may contain foreign material. Customers were urged not to eat the affected beef and to return it for a full refund; no injuries or illnesses were reported.
2022
Instacart launches Ready Meals delivery service with grocery retailers
Instacart announced its Ready Meals service in partnership with grocery retailers, making prepared meals available for delivery through its app from more than 4,100 stores across 35 states.
2021
Springworks secures exclusive Romaine supply contract with Hannaford
Springworks Farm secured an exclusive supply contract to supply whole-head Romaine lettuce to Hannaford grocery stores in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The produce replaces field-grown lettuce sourced from California, Arizona, and Mexico.
2021
Hannaford launches Hannaford Now delivery service
Hannaford launched Hannaford Now, a fast-delivery service, across most of its stores in partnership with Instacart.
2021
Hannaford announces recall of shrimp sold in Maine stores
Hannaford announced a recall of cooked shrimp sold at its stores under the Nature's Promise and Hannaford brands. The company said supplier Avanti recalled the products because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covered seven frozen shrimp options sold between May 20 and August 14.
2021
Avanti recalls frozen cooked shrimp products linked to salmonella outbreak
Avanti Frozen Foods recalled some frozen cooked shrimp products sold under several brand names after salmonella was found in a sample of its shrimp; the CDC linked an outbreak to certain frozen cooked shrimp products distributed nationwide. The article reports six illnesses and two hospitalizations. Customers with affected products could return them for a refund.
2021
Hannaford opens 64th supermarket
Hannaford opened its 64th supermarket in Brunswick, Maine. The store is expected to employ nearly 150 full- and part-time employees.
2020
Hannaford recalls Portland Pie cheese and fresh dough after suspected tampering
Hannaford expanded a recall to all its stores for Portland Pie cheese and fresh dough sold in deli departments after suspected malicious tampering involving metal objects. Customers who bought the products during the stated period were told not to eat them and could return them for a full refund. No injuries or illnesses had been reported.
2020
Hannaford and Instacart partner on same-day grocery delivery
Hannaford announced a partnership with Instacart to offer same-day grocery delivery from many Hannaford stores; the service was to be available at 43 of its 65 Maine stores.
2020
Hannaford launches in-store donation program for hunger relief
Hannaford began a register and store-kiosk donation program at all its grocery stores, allowing customers to donate to their local food bank.
2019
Hannaford recalls Fuji Sushi products over possible listeria contamination
Hannaford issued a recall for some Fuji Sushi products over concerns about possible listeria contamination. The products were purchased in the deli area between Nov. 1 and Wednesday.
2019
Hannaford recalls Fuji Sushi products over possible listeria contamination
Hannaford issued a recall for certain Fuji Sushi products over concerns about possible listeria contamination. The products were sold in the deli area during the stated period, and the article lists the affected products and sell-by dates.