What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

Multicultural grocery demand is rising. Here’s what grocers can do.

The momentum specialty grocers have seen is fueling consumer interest in international grocery stores and global flavors in supermarket aisles.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2026

Wild Oats is back, again

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2026

How 3 grocers source small and local brands

Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2026

More Than a Store: Inside Nordstrom’s collab with Pop Up Grocer

As grocers turn to local and niche sourcing to stand out from the competition, Pop Up Grocer can help them discover which innovative and new items click with shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2026

How grocers can further link value with health and wellness

Health is the strongest driver of food spending and serves as shoppers’ “North Star” for “what to buy, where to shop, and whether something is worth the cost,” FMI’s latest report found.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 21, 2026

How Sprouts gamifies employee training

Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 12, 2026

From misunderstood to mainstream: How MSG is powering the 2026 umami trend

The umami boom is here! See why chefs, food brands and even TikTok creators are embracing MSG.

Jan. 12, 2026

Target grows wellness assortment, again

Following a similar play last year, the mass retailer is expanding the product category by 30% with a focus on offering “thousands” of items for under $10.

By Dani James • Jan. 8, 2026

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Grocery inflation is down, but meat missed the memo

Prices for steaks rose at an annual clip of almost 15% in November — and that was an improvement from earlier in the year.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2025

SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2025

6 more states get approval for SNAP waivers

Hawai’i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee received permission from the USDA to restrict which foods are SNAP-eligible.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 11, 2025

GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report

As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2025

Shoppers likely won’t curb their grocery budget for the holidays

A “great homemade feast” remains a top priority for consumers this year, with FMI’s latest holiday trends report finding that food is the area where shoppers are least likely to cut back.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 24, 2025

US exempts coffee, other agricultural products from Brazil tariffs

Imports from the country have faced a combined hefty burden since early August, including the Trump administration’s global reciprocal tariffs and a separate 40% levy.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2025

Walmart US posts grocery, e-commerce growth

Tariffs impacted the cost of goods less than expected, but the retailer continues to focus on food affordability through temporary price cuts and its Thanksgiving deal, executives told investors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2025

Aldi to host holiday pop-up in NYC

The discounter’s focus on unique promotions continues with an upcoming free event that aims to highlight its festive food and drink offerings.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 20, 2025

Rounding up grocers’ Thanksgiving meal deals

Several major retailers have offerings for $4 or less per person, according to a Grocery Dive analysis of 11 companies’ offerings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2025

Target reduces prices on 3,000 groceries and other goods

The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2025

Will Amazon’s latest move sacrifice Whole Foods’ reputation?

One of the specialty chain’s locations is testing an in-store MFC that provides conventional grocery items to shoppers. Does that undermine its natural product standards?

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 10, 2025

Grocery Outlet details fresh-focused store remodels

The discounter has relocated its fresh departments and improved traffic flow to make its shopping experience easier, company executives told investors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2025

Whole Foods debuts in-store MFC with conventional grocery items

One of the specialty grocer’s locations has launched a new “store within a store” concept that uses an automated system to provide products like Goldfish crackers to shoppers.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 5, 2025

How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options

Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 29, 2025