Forbes' latest edition of its Fresh Take newsletter features the details of how a deal between Kroger and Albertsons fizzled, plus a look Mr. Yoshida's Japanese BBQ sauce.

Kroger is buying back billions of dollars in stock, putting to use some of the capital it was planning to use to buy Albertsons. What effect might this have on California?

Following on the heels of Albertsons terminating its merger agreement with Kroger, Kroger shared that it is reiterating its commitment to lower grocery prices, raise wages and support local communities.