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Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna
The retailer will begin updating its Great Value tuna supply chain this summer and hopes to source all of its canned tuna sustainably by 2025.
By Jessica Dumont • June 8, 2020 -
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Will the center store boom last?
From canned tuna to beans and rice, consumers are returning to shelves they strayed from. Companies and analysts say this trend could continue as shoppers face economic challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • June 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize outlines plans for two automated frozen warehouses
The previously announced expansion of its cold storage space will serve the retailer's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic brands.
By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2020 -
Retrieved from Snacks.com on May 12, 2020
Why PepsiCo launched 2 new direct-to-consumer sites
Snacks.com and PantryShop.com are part of the company's efforts to meet consumers where they shop, as e-commerce becomes a bigger part of their buying habits.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores taps craft brewer for special collaboration
The beer called "Hazy Little Giant" will launch at 103 Pennsylvania stores on May 1 as more consumers turn to the beverage amid the pandemic.
By Krishna Thakker • May 1, 2020 -
7 in 10 consumers are buying more frozen food amid pandemic, survey finds
The American Frozen Food Institute expects the category to be in high demand even after the coronavirus crisis subsides, although analysts aren't as sure.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2020 -
During pandemic, consumers prioritize product availability over brand loyalty
With less choice on the shelves, American consumers are opting to try new brands of the same product rather than look elsewhere, recent surveys have found.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 14, 2020 -
Alcohol sales spike as consumers stockpile amid COVID-19 pandemic
Year-over-year increases last month were largest for spirits, followed by wine and then beer, flavored malt beverages and cider, according to Nielsen data.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Grocers put limits on popular items as consumers stock up
Wegmans and Publix have joined Kroger in limiting purchases of items like hand sanitizers, health masks and toilet paper as coronavirus anxiety grows.
By Krishna Thakker • March 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Raley's
Raley's wine buyer masters his craft
Director of alcohol and beverage Curtis Mann, who has been with the California grocer since 2013, joins an elite group as a Master of Wine.
By Jessica Dumont • March 6, 2020 -
Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears
New Hope Network plans to announce a new date for the show in mid-April and has set up a rebate fund of $5 million to help small businesses impacted by the change.
By Lillianna Byington • March 3, 2020 -
Big CPGs warn of financial hit from coronavirus as global outbreak worsens
Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and General Mills were among the companies who said the epidemic has reduced sales in China.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Opinion
When Amazon hasn't cracked the code on online alcohol, how can grocers?
Between robot delivery services and experiential pop-ups, retailers are finally innovating, but one category has yet to take a leap forward and that's alcohol, writes Zac Brandenberg, CEO of Drinks.
By Zac Brandenberg • Feb. 18, 2020 -
H-E-B opens kosher-focused store in Houston
In addition to an extensive kosher selection, the 95,000-square-foot location will include its newest Roastery coffee shop, a large selection of local foods and 2,000 SKUs of wine and beer.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Whole Foods struggles with shortages
Customers nationwide have reported bare shelves and limited inventory, which the retailer has said is a result of an unexpected supplier closure.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds
The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Giant Food toasts to a new line of private label wine
The lineup includes four varietals from around the globe and is billed as affordable and easy-to-drink.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years
Industry tracker IWSR also said people have consumed less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Retailers could lose out on billions in online alcohol sales, report says
Merchandising missteps and a lack of availability mean wine, beer and spirits sales aren't keeping pace with e-commerce growth.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Walmart adds premium alcohol to its shelves
The retailer is adding more craft beer, hard seltzers, spirits and upscale wine labels in a push that began last spring and will continue throughout this year.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 3, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores introduces Berenstain Bears childcare center
"The Treehouse" is one of five the grocer plans to open and will feature activities to educate children and inspire healthy habits.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019 -
SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 5, 2019 -
BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line
The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Snacking is rising to all occasions, report finds
Innova Market Insights found more people are replacing meals with salty snacks, with 23% consuming them at lunch, 17% at dinner and 8% at breakfast.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 2, 2019
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