Foodservice: Page 2

  • Table with Blue Apron's Prepared & Ready meal options
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    Blue Apron to debut fresh pre-made, non-frozen meals

    The Prepared & Ready line consists of 16 new single-serve options, with plans to add more meals to the line as 2024 progresses.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
  • Exterior of a Kroger store with a "Kitchen United Mix" sign on the building and delivery van.
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    Kroger, Kitchen United shutter in-store ghost kitchens

    The ghost kitchen firm, which had eight locations with the grocery chain, said it is moving away from physical locations to become a software company.

    By , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    The Grocery Dive Outlook on 2022

    Food retailers continue to benefit from at-home eating, but they also face a slew of challenges that promise to make this a dynamic year for the industry.

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • Grab-and-go items at a Whole Foods in Washington, D.C.
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    Consumers are taking a ‘hybrid’ approach to meal prep. Here’s how grocers can help.

    The rise of combining scratch cooking with prepared foods from grocery stores is expected to continue next year, per new research from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sprouts expands partnership with Phoenix coffee chain

    Following a successful pilot, the grocer opened a Press Coffee bar in a store in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November with plans to bring the concept to three more locations.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
  • Publix in Florida
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    Publix’s holiday meal bundles available for delivery through Instacart

    The heat-and-serve meals build on the trend of food retailers bringing convenience to shoppers this holiday season. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
  • Close-up of a table set up for a holiday meal with red and black checkered napkins, a salad bowl and sparkling glasses.
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    How grocery shoppers are planning to celebrate winter holidays amid food cost concerns

    Half of surveyed consumers said they’re concerned about rising prices for holiday celebrations, per findings from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
  • A tech-driven salad bar in a grocery store.
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    Deep Dive

    Foodservice ‘renaissance’: How grocers are spicing up their deli and premade meals

    As supermarkets increasingly replace restaurant meals, they’re looking to offer better prices alongside flavor innovation, deals and new shopping experiences.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
  • An in-store pizza shop at a grocery store.
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    Order up! How grocers are replicating the restaurant experience in retail

    As the gap widens between grocery and restaurant prices, food retailers see an opportunity to turn up the heat on their made-to-order meals to lure cost-conscious consumers.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Sponsored by Kwik Lok

    4 sustainable packaging choices – and why they matter

    A true steward of the planet looks at every variable when selecting a packaging product.

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

    Agile fulfillment means stores receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

    By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

    Through retail environmental design, the company works with retailers to solve problems and design tailored experiences.

    By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Instacart debuts initiatives to improve food accessibility for patients, seniors

    The online grocery company’s new programs aim to bolster healthy food access to shoppers in need, including post-operative and post-partum individuals. 

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
  • Town & Country Maka sushi display
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    On Special: The power of supermarket sushi

    The seafood specialty offering has grown into a store staple. Now, grocers are crafting new dishes and in-store destinations to rival sushi restaurants.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
  • Kroger Mercado's Queso Cotija
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    Kroger launches Hispanic-inspired private label brand

    Mercado consists of more than 50 products, including fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides and desserts.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Sponsored by The Hershey Company

    What is a queue worth? Hershey is answering that question—and then designing it

    Well-designed queues are beneficial to retailers and shoppers alike.

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    Hannaford debuts initiative focused on child nutrition

    The grocer’s Snack Pals Plates feature illustrations of characters and nutritional information about building a well-balanced meal.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Sponsored by Vericast

    The power of printed circulars: Fueling multichannel success in reaching today’s consumers

    Dive into the resurgence of print circulars and the secret to captivating today's consumers.  

    Sept. 18, 2023
  • Flyer for Kroger Health on a table.
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    Kroger Health tie-up offers medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions

    The new partnership with Performance Kitchen expands the grocery company’s healthcare arm’s efforts to offer preventative care through food.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
  • An Uber Eats order is handed to an end customer.
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    Uber partners with Save Mart and The Fresh Market for grocery delivery

    As it expands its reach in online grocery sales, the e-commerce company will serve more than 190 Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores as well as all 161 of The Fresh Market’s locations. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
  • Uber Eats and Hy-Vee partnership
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    Hy-Vee links with Uber to offer grocery delivery across the Midwest

    The grocery chain now offers e-commerce services in conjunction with each of the three major online marketplaces in addition to its own platform.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • Group of people at a ceremonial ribbon cutting, but the ribbon is created out of 200 pounds of ic e
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    How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

    Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
  • Target tests Starbucks orders and returns at curbside pickup.
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    Target will offer free carside Starbucks delivery at over 1K stores

    Shoppers will be able to add the coffee company’s items to their Drive Up orders at 1,700 locations by October, in a boost to the coffee giant’s licensed store strategy.  

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Exterior of Raley's O-N-E Market supermarket in El Dorado Hills, California
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    Raley’s begins renovations to offer Starbucks in stores

    During phase one, two California locations and one Nevada storefront will undergo conversions to offer the renowned coffee brand, which is replacing Peet’s Coffee. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • Publix storefront.
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    Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

    The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Giant Food launches workplace wellness program aimed at local businesses

    Hosted by the grocer’s registered dietitians and nutritionists, the program will provide full-service educational services and wellness activities. 

    By • July 31, 2023