Ahold Delhaize was created from the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, which was announced on June 24, 2015, and became effective on July 24, 2016. The combined company traces its roots back nearly 150 years. Ahold Delhaize's 22 local brands serve more than 50 million customers each week in 11 countries and have a combined workforce of more than 375,000 associates.