Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like. Albertsons Inc, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Kroger Company, Safeway Stores Inc, Fred Meyer Inc, Portland (Ore), Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Food, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Food Insecurity, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like. NYT > Business