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Albertsons adds sustainable wines to private brands portfolio
The grocery chain is selling three wines under the Kalyana label as it looks to ramp up its environmentally friendly offerings.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 08, 2021 -
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Whole Foods is now distributing its own beer
A small brewery located in one of the grocer's Houston stores is providing canned seasonal beers to all 36 Texas locations.
By Jeff Wells • April 07, 2021 -
These categories could slump for grocers as pandemic restrictions ease
Meat, herbs and spices are most likely to see declines as out-of-home eating increases, but consumers' new love for cooking offers an opportunity to mitigate the loss, a Numerator report finds.
By Lauren Manning • April 07, 2021 -
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Online grocery shopping quadruples since 2017, survey finds
More than six in 10 consumers overall say they shop for groceries online more now than they did pre-pandemic, according to PowerReviews.
By Lauren Manning • April 05, 2021 -
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Not all food categories have post-pandemic staying power, report reveals
While consumers are likely to buy more seafood, soda and wine after the COVID-19 crisis resolves, new data from Numerator finds purchasing habits for alternative meats and yeast may be less permanent.
By Lauren Manning • March 30, 2021 -
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How Giant drew inspiration from near and far for its new urban flagship
"I don't want the store to just be a Giant store," said Paul Madarieta, the chain's director of urban retail. "It has to be very Philadelphia because that's what's going to resonate to the customer."
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2021 -
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Pandemic changes consumers' confectionery purchasing behavior, report says
Candy sales climbed during 2020 as e-commerce channels saw a major boost, while gum and mint sales slacked off.
By Lauren Manning • March 16, 2021 -
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On Special: Whole Foods packaged coffee
The specialty grocer has seen sales rise as more consumers have turned to making their favorite caffeinated drinks at home.
By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2021 -
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COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the CPG industry, report says
The Consumer Brands Association highlighted several pandemic-era trends that will have long-term impacts, including higher e-commerce sales and demand for more sustainable packaging
By Lauren Manning • March 15, 2021 -
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Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats
Favorite Day, which hits stores April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 09, 2021 -
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Costco to raise its hourly minimum wage to $16
"This isn't altruism," Costco’s president and CEO told the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday, adding that higher wages and affordable benefits lead to better retention rates.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2021 -
The Fresh Market to feature women-owned brands in March
The gourmet grocery chain will use in-store signage and social media to spotlight more than 100 products from these companies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Innovation post-pandemic will play on familiar trends, IRI says
Self and societal care, indulgence and frictionless shopping will continue to provide opportunities for brands and retailers, the insights group found.
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Report: Frozen foods heat up as pandemic drives sales growth
Category sales hit $65.1 billion in the U.S. last year, according to figures from the American Frozen Food Institute and the Food Industry Association.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Big Food lost $12B in sales to small CPGs and private label in 2020, IRI says
The pandemic accelerated a five-year trend of large manufacturers losing market share to smaller players, but consumers' return to normal travel patterns should slow the momentum.
By Mike De Socio • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Online packaged food and beverage sales could top $100B in 2021
Grocery is now the top e-commerce CPG category, according to FMI and NielsenIQ, with dollar sales up 125% last year.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Low-sugar label leads a new wave of better-for-you wines
California startup FitVine is one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands in the U.S., according to Nielsen.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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Consumer eating and drinking habits during pandemic reflect different needs
A survey from the International Food Information Council found people balanced eating healthier with indulgence, while some consumed more alcohol even as others were less likely to imbibe.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Untapped: How grocers are growing their private label alcohol assortment
Wine has long been the focus, but experts say booming sales this year make store brand booze ripe for expanded selections and higher price points.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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'It's our Super Bowl': How food manufacturers are preparing for an unorthodox holiday season
The pandemic has upended how consumers plan to celebrate, prompting CPG companies to reduce product sizes, tout offerings for novice cooks and shift more resources online.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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How grocery categories have fared during the pandemic
Fresh seafood and the frozen department saw some of the biggest dollar sales growth from March to October, while deli and floral struggled, according to data from IRI and 210 Analytics.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Schnucks rebrands downtown St. Louis store
The grocer's Culinaria format, which opened in 2009, will become Schnucks Downtown and feature new self-checkout stations and a refreshed assortment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Aldi promises a Thanksgiving meal for under $30
The discount grocer is also giving all of its employees two $30 gift cards.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2020
